This product is incredibly easy to use. It plugs into a standard power outlet (and it even comes with a car adapter for those long road trips). It features a timer that automatically shuts off after 20 minutes, but I often restart it to enjoy an hour-long session while watching TV or working at my desk. The massager oscillates between clockwise and counterclockwise on its own, and it warms up a bit to help relax your muscles, although it doesn’t get too hot. You can adjust the pressure by changing how close you hold it, and it can also be positioned on your back or legs. Personally, I like to put my arms through the loops and let it massage my neck and back.

Since I started using this, my tension headaches have completely vanished. I am absolutely in love with it! When I was shopping around, I noticed some cheaper knockoffs with mixed reviews that mentioned they broke easily. I opted to pay a little extra for the original, and I’m so glad I did. It’s high quality, works wonderfully, and supports a small business, which is important to me for ensuring the availability of quality products.

If you’re considering this, go for it! You won’t regret it!

Pros:
1) You have complete control over where and how much pressure is applied, ensuring it stays focused on the exact spot you need without the inconsistencies of a human therapist. It doesn’t push too hard or too softly, and it never tires from deep kneading.
2) The cost is less than a single session with a local massage therapist, making it an instant return on investment. I’ve used it over 50 times, and it still performs like new, providing more relief than any massage therapist I’ve visited, resulting in an excellent cost/benefit ratio.
3) It’s incredibly versatile: while I primarily use it for my neck, it has also worked wonders on my upper, mid, and lower back.
4) The build quality is solid, and the materials are top-notch.

Cons:
1) You need to engage your chest and arm muscles to apply pressure to your back or neck. While it’s effective, it’s not as relaxing as lying on a massage table. Alternatively, you can place it between a chair and your back or neck, which eliminates the need for muscle engagement, but makes precision control a bit trickier.

Notes:
1) When applying heavy pressure, the motors can slow down and struggle, which is expected since they are driven by moderate-sized electric motors with limited torque. Initially, I was cautious about applying too much pressure, fearing it might overload the motor. However, I’ve learned to be more assertive with the pressure, and it continues to work fine after approximately 50 uses.
2) Exercise caution when applying too much pressure on bony areas with little muscle coverage. I once pulled too hard against my upper neck and ended up with a bruise on my skull, but that was entirely my oversight, not the massager’s fault. Remember, hard rotating balls pressing against bone can lead to bruising!