Customer Reviews

HoMedics SBM-100 Therapist Select Shiatsu Portable Massaging Cushion with Traveling Shiatsu Action

5 star:		(4)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

I bought this after trying out the larger version in the store. I thought this would be better b/c it's small and portable, which was true, but I think the other one gives a better overall massage. BUT, for the money, this one is pretty darn good and definitely worth a try. The massage mechanism is very strong and gives your back a good workout. I think it could be improved by offering a heat option, car adaptor and a "width" option as it was a little tough on my spine in some areas. Some massagers just vibrate, but if anything, you will need to put a towel on this one as the shiatsu it is VERY strong. Pretty impressive for the price--the next one up is AWESOME.

I had back/shoulder pain recently and ordered this product two weeks ago. I really love it because it works great for me. After a couple runs of rolling/kneading (well, they call it shiatsu) with perfect pressure, my back feel relieved. The cons: it is too short to reach my upper shoulder. Suggest HoMedics redesign it, maybe a hood shape that allows massager to roll from upper shoulder to lower back.

This is absolutely fantastic! I sit at a computer 10 hours a day, and by the end of the day my back and neck ache so bad I can't move sometimes. This feels so good on the aching muscles, especially since it goes up and down and doesn't stay in one place, and by leaning harder against it you can get a deeper massage. I would definitely recommend this for anyone who wants the feel of a massage without investing a lot of money for a big chair massager or if you have limited space.

This unit delivered just what it promised - a deep and relaxing message. My wife suffers with chronic back pain and this unit is a blessing for her relief.

For the cost and ease of use I say this product is great, my back has never felt better. The only problem with it is that the massager is a little short for myself and only makes it to the bottom of my shoulder blades, another six inches would be perfect.

I was not really happy with this. I have the smaller pillow version so I was hopeful about this bigger one. I didnt realize the knobs dont heat up. Also they travel up and down the spine but there is no way to stop them in one spot so you really just get a light superficial massage. The smaller pillow version which has heat is much better. You can focus the massage in any spot.

Does the job and for 50 bucks its a great deal.

Does a good job of working out the kinks. I would give it 5 stars if you could pause it in one spot.

This item was chosen as a gift because of affirmation of its effectiveness by other reviewers and reasonable price. In response to other reviewers' comments about the length of the cushion not affording massage of shoulders along with the back, we thought this wouldn't be applicable to the receiver of our gift as she is petite. In asking her about this, I learned it still is applicable, but she replied that this isn't a problem for her as she just moves the cushion up to facilitate massage of her shoulders. She highly commented the massage action provided and stated she is enjoying using this cushion.

I bought it for my daughter's birthday. She says it hurts at first but really gets the kinks out. She is very pleased with it.