This cordless massager is also one of the best-looking we've come across, with simple and effective controls. However, in our Homedics Gel Shiatsu portable pillow review, our tester found it hard to get (and keep) in place for a satisfying massage – other reviewers haven't had this issue, so it might be a personal thing. Be together whenever, with our free* all-in-one communication app, complete with unlimited text, voice, video calling and group video chat features. We know you're tense at the moment. We're tense too. Everyone is tense. It’s just the way of the modern world. A fact that’s sure to make you feel, well, tense. While the cord and strap is a little limiting, the Homedics Everybody Shiatsu Massage Pillow is easy to set up and get started with, and it won't break the bank either. Read our full Homedics Everybody Shiatsu Massage Pillow review. The ShiatsuMax 2.0 is a highly popular massage chair from HoMedics, a brand that specialises in electric massagers.

Frequency: Dr. Rispoli says it’s important not to over-utilize massage therapy at home, especially if the area you’re targeting is already sore. It’s better to aim for one to two shorter sessions per day, at the most, unless you’ve been using the product for a while and know you can handle more frequent sessions.

Keep your friends and family close with unlimited live video chatting.Host group video calls with up to 8 people, with high-quality audio, high definition video, and interactive video features like face filters. Skip exchanging phone numbers and simply send a message to your Facebook friends, even if they’re across the world. Enjoy high-quality voice and text messaging on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Type of massager: Percussive wand | Speeds and functions: Variable speed dial, 6 massage heads | Heat option: No

The best thing about this massager is it can be secured to any car seat or office chair, so you don’t have to be at home to use it and instead you can get relief from aching muscles throughout the day. Read our Homedics ShiatsuMAX 2.0 Massage Chair review to find out more. Make plans to get together with polls and more. Suggest a meeting spot or tell friends where you are by sharing your location with just a few taps. If you want a massage pillow that doesn't require you to sit next to a power outlet, try this gel Shiatsu Portable pillow from Homedics. The massage nodes are made from squidgy gel rather than being solid, to give a more 'natural feeling' massage, and as usual, you can change the direction of rotation if you want to mix things up a bit, and there's a gentle heating function for added relaxation.

No matter what, you’ll get a soothing, percussive massage experience with the RENPHO, plus a rechargeable battery that gives you 140 minutes of massage time without any kind of power cord. A few buttons make this massager easy to operate, allowing you to adjust the intensity up or down as needed. The Theragun PRO is one of the most advanced recovery tools on offer, with a continuous battery life, rotating arm, and brushless motor. It works hard to stimulate circulation, generate heat, and release deep-rooted tension. You’ll have to sacrifice a little mobility here, since the massager requires you to loop your hands or arms through the straps to keep it in place.

We’ve explained how long you can use a massager in the short-term (anywhere from five to 60 minutes, max), but what about in the long-term? Type of massager: Vibrating massage ball | Speeds and functions: 3 levels of vibration | Heat option: NoMelissa Kotlen, lactation consultant and labor and delivery nurse at Mount Sinai Hospital, and manager of the Boram Postnatal Retreat Speaking of settings, you get to choose from a range of percussive speeds, starting with 640 pulses per minute and increasing to 3,200. You can gently relax and invigorate muscles or get a deep-tissue massage, especially once you find the right combination of speed and attachments. Seven different heads work on sensitive tissue, large or small muscle groups, tendons and joints, and common trigger points. Although the Mebak is larger than mini massage guns, it still manages to be lightweight and fairly quiet. It’s the best of both worlds—portability and adjustability—for a cool price point, too. If you’re looking for an affordable massage option and don’t mind putting a bit of effort in, try the Homedics Handheld Shiatsu Massager.This portable and easy-to-use device gives you a feeling of a Shiatsu massage wherever you place it, allowing you to control where you massage, the speed, pressure and even the type of massage you receive from it. Type of massager: Scarf-style Shiatsu massager | Speeds and functions: 3 speed settings, circular kneading nodes that change direction automatically | Heat option: Yes

It's a little bit like one of the best foot spas, then, only without having to get your feet wet or fill the machine with water.It offers a choice of programmes – shiatsu, shiatsu with air, air only – and optional heat. While it's a little noisy, and quite expensive, overall we think it's the best foot massager you can buy today. For more information, read our Beurer FM90 Foot Massager review. Your might experience a boost in your general mood, too. The pressure point relief that massage provides has been linked to decreased levels of cortisol (the stress hormone), an increase in endorphins (which is altogether more feel-good), plus a lower heart rate. Are there different types of electric massager? Shiatsu. This is a Japanese style of massage where varying degrees of pressure are applied to the body through kneading, pressing, tapping, and more. Shiatsu massage is typically done with the hands and fingers, so massaging machines will try to mimic this feeling with rollers or nodes. Type of massager: Percussive massage gun | Speeds and functions: 5 speed settings, 7 massage heads | Heat: No heat option Type of massager: Shiatsu pillow | Speeds and functions: One speed, 4 rotating nodes change direction every 60 seconds | Heat option: Yes

In fact, this cushion was recommended by one of our experts, Karena Wu, MD, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, as both a trusted brand and a versatile product: “[This massager] should fit well on a chair or sofa, [and] it comes with heat and should target your muscles, not hit your bones.” It's designed with comfort in mind, with a simple remote control and 14 massage programs to help overall relaxation. You can adjust the height and width of the massaging area. The headrest is also adjustable. There's optional heat, which intensifies the massage by penetrating deeper into the muscles, both stretching and loosening stiff tendons. It's made from breathable mesh and quality faux leather, meaning heat is dispersed easily and you stay comfortable for the duration of the massage. The 15-minute intelligent timer reminds you when to finish your treatment.