Homedics Total Recline Massage Cushion, Ultimate Versatility, Sit Up, Lean Back, Lie Down, Soothing Heat, Pain Relief, Deep Kneading Shiatsu Massage, Height Detection, Lumbar Stretch, Seat Vibration

We had an older Homedics massage pad for a few years that eventually broke over time. We used it on a daily basis so we needed to replace it.This model works really well, and I like the fabric much better over the older model we had. It is lot smoother and the fabric feels more comfortable.The massager itself works well and feels better as well as it has the seat vibration, which is a plus. The control pad is sleek and has all the options to adjust the nodes to exactly where they need to go depending on your height.Note - we already have the Homedics chair that we had purchased years ago to use with our previous model. I don't know if the chair is still available, but It makes a huge difference to have the chair because it supports the massager a lot better than using a sofa or cushioned chair, plus it has a spot on the arm rest for the control to go.So if you are having trouble using this massager in a seated position, I highly recommend purchasing the Homedics chair, which is a little bit more of an investment, however it will give you a much better and more focused massage.

This thing is fantastic.

I had some reservations after reading some of the negative comments before purchasing it... now I'm adding my own to the pile. After using the item 4 times the neck massager has now failed. It's making a horrible racket. Need to trust my instincts more going forward on Amazon reviews and trust the numbers of the bad reviews,I guess I'm calling Homedics for customer service and returning the item. I just don't think the item is sturdy enough for the neck areas... the upper and lower back functions work well.

Works really well as a lay-down Shiatsu massager! This is the first of this type I have ever seen and it really helps my back. It is a little bulky to move around though. It needs some kind of lifting strap on the back to make it easier to move I think. ^_^

I used to own a Homedics massage chair that was rather low to the ground, which I liked quite a bit. Years later, I decided to try this, hoping it would have a similar mechanism and feel. Unfortunately, because I am barely over 5 feet tall with a rather short torso and short neck, it has been impossible to get the proper placement. If I'm not careful, I find the neck section actually rubs on my lower skull . . . even though it is adjusted to it's lower level. It does not seem to massage the shoulder area at all. Ouch. I will say, though, that it is made well and is very solid equipment. For me, though, it is bulky, HEAVY, and clumsy to put away or get out for use. Very disappointed and should have returned it when I could.

I ordered this for my wife (she suffers from chronic back pain) for Christmas, when it got here it was immediately opened. She used it the first time that night for 15 minutes then retired to bed. She slept better than she has in years. As far as I'm concerned worth every penny it cost.

Bought this as a Christmas gift for a family member with lower back pain. He was gracious enough to let me try it out and now I regret giving it away. Not really. Well maybe just a little. I was amazed at how great it felt. It is able to target every inch of your back and neck. The rollers move up and down and alternate the direction of rotation so you get a very thorough massage. I was particularly impressed with the amount of pressure it delivers. Really gets in there and works out the knots. The heat feature is also quite nice. I've no doubt I'll be purchasing another one for myself in the very near future.

This is my first time buying a massage cushion. I've been dealing with a crushed L4/L5 disc and a lot of muscular pain for the past 2-3 years. Overall this massage cushion helps tremendously with my pain.A few people have commented on height issues related to it. I'm 5'4" and overall I think the zones are pretty good for my height.The only real complaint that I have is with the height sensing, which is a huge thorn in this cushion. When you turn it on the headrest tries to work it's way down to detect your height. In my case, the headrest goes down, and down, and down, until it crushes my shoulder blades because it didn't stop. The headrest motor assemblies and back assemblies pinch my bones as if they're detecting me to be far shorter than I am. This is very troubling and making me reconsider the purchase. I can manually adjust the headrest, but it has to finish it's height detection before you have any control. It can't remember positioning as it resets every time it turns off.Great product once it gets going, but it's very possible that the height adjustment process will ruin this experience for me.