Massage pillow "Shiatsu": description, properties, reviews

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

The Shiatsu Massage Cushion is designed with the principles of Japanese acupuncture and ancient Chinese medicine in mind. Its small size allows it to be used for kneading different parts of the body. There are many models on the market from different manufacturers, they all work on the same principle and have similar functions.

Description and purpose

This massager for home use is a pillow with rotating balls inside. When moving, they imitate the rubbing, kneading and pressing actions that the specialist performs during the procedure. The action of some devices is based on vibration, rotation of the heads and heating with IR radiation. The movements of the rollers located inside are carried out in accordance with the movements of the oriental massage of the same name.

Massage pillow "Shiatsu" is designed to create the following effect:

• relax and feel better;
• decrease in pain and swelling in the back andlower back;
• muscle toning;
• getting rid of problem areas (flabbiness, body fat);
• improve blood circulation.

Properties

Pillow massager has several modes. When turned on, the heads begin to rotate in one or another given direction with a certain pressure on the skin and muscle layer. In addition, the model is equipped with a heating function. It additionally processes the muscles during the session, as a result, the maximum relaxing effect is achieved. The cushion is covered with a tactilely pleasant fabric that provides comfortable use. The device works from the mains and from the cigarette lighter in the car, which allows you to get relaxation even in the car.

Use

The Shiatsu massage pillow can be used by everyone. However, its use is primarily recommended for people with a sedentary and sedentary lifestyle, students and those who suffer from certain diseases to improve well-being.

You can use the massager at home, at work and in the car. The main condition is the presence of support for the back and neck. Since the device is multi-purpose, its use is recommended for the following areas:

• backs;
• shoulder girdle;
• neck and nape;
• legs, stop;
• hips;
• hand.

Before using, you must take a comfortable position, while the pillow should be pressed between the massaged part of the body and a hard surface - the back of the chair,floor, armrest, bed.

Already at the first application, it is important to choose for yourself the most comfortable pressure of the rotating heads. If they cause pain, the emphasis on the kneaded area of \u200b\u200bthe body must be reduced, for example, by wrapping the device with a towel. If the position of the body is chosen correctly and the massage has a relaxing effect, during the following procedures, the pressure is gradually increased.

The time of one session should not exceed 15-20 minutes. Most devices turn off automatically after this time. Massage of one area of the body is not recommended more than twice a day.

Who needs a pillow?

Massage pillow "Shiatsu" for the neck, back and other parts of the body is recommended as a means of complex therapy, prevention and in the recovery period. For example, during an exacerbation of lumbar pain, a heated device can significantly alleviate the syndrome that has arisen.

The device produces the following effect:

1. Relieve muscle tension after active physical exertion, as a result of work, sports, etc.
2. Relieve psycho-emotional stress.
3. General relaxation at the end of the day or before bed.
4. Fight and prevent cellulite in the buttocks.
5. Improve blood supply to tissues.
6. Speed up the metabolic process.
7. Pain relief and inflammation relief.

In some cases, regular use of a massager before going to bed can get rid ofcalf cramps in the morning. The device has no serious contraindications. However, in the presence of chronic diseases, it is recommended to consult a specialist before use.

Dignity

The Shiatsu massage pillow is a useful device with a number of positive characteristics:

• high quality product with a wide range of applications;
• portable and lightweight, so you can take it with you even on long trips;
• comfortable and versatile;
• with proper use and care guarantees a long service life;
• practical;
• multifunctional;
• has a modern look;
• pleasant to the touch surface;
• easy care and storage;
• affordable price;
• carefully designed;
• Lots of positive feedback from real customers.

The price of the Shiatsu massage pillow is from 1150 to 5800 rubles, depending on the model and set of functions.

Consumer Opinion

Elderly people who use the massager daily report a reduction in back and leg pain. The blood supply to tissues, muscles and joints improves, which increases motor activity. In addition, a device purchased or donated to one person, in most cases, all family members begin to use it.

Numerous reviews of the Shiatsu massage cushion note the high efficiency of the deviceto relax muscles. Regular study of the collar zone significantly reduces headaches and reduces the frequency of their occurrence. People who purchased the device for massage of the lumbar and back are satisfied with its versatility and are happy to use it to relieve tension from the legs and knead the feet.

According to users who are actively involved in sports, the use of a device with the function of warming up the muscles before training allows you to reduce the time for warm-up, and after physical exertion, effectively relieve tension.

Not without negative reviews. For some buyers, the design of the massage pillow caused inconvenience associated with a long period of addiction. In the reviews, they focus on the fact that the effect of the procedure is very hard, and sometimes there were even painful sensations in the neck and shoulder area. Although a soft case successfully solves the problem.