Product Description

Homedics SBM-500H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with moving massage mechanism, 6 programs and quick heat. Black

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #37 in Health and Beauty
• Brand: HoMedics
• Model: SBM-500H
• Released on: 2008-08-15
• Dimensions: 18.25" h x 6.25" w x 31.00" l,

Features

• Two separate massage mechanisms for the shoulder and back
• The shoulder massage mechanism includes a height adjustment to customize your massage
• The back massage mechanism has spot shiatsu and width control to provide targeted relief for the back
• Both massage mechanisms provide quick heat on demand
• 6 programs to choose from

Amazon.com Product Description
Finally a luxurious massage for your back and shoulders without going to an expensive spa! With the HoMedics Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat, you can turn any chair into a luxurious massage chair. This convenient, easy-to-use cushion has independently controlled back and shoulder massage mechanisms that give you the most control and the fullest massage ever. And with the options of heated rolling, shiatsu, or spot massage, what more could you ask for?

What is Shiatsu Massage?
	The Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat provides a strong, kneading, circular shiatsu-style massage for the back and shoulders. Shiatsu (from Japanese shi meaning finger and atsu meaning pressure) is a traditional massage therapy that originated in Japan. Shiatsu practitioners apply pressure to particular sections of the body for the purpose of correcting imbalances and for maintaining and promoting health. Shiatsu is traditionally believed to prevent illnesses promote recovery by stimulating the immune system and the body's other natural healing powers. Shiatsu treats the body as a whole, with the goal of restoring the natural harmony of your body systems and your emotions.
Four Great Features for a Perfect Massage
The Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat has everything you want in a massage cushion. After just one use of each of the cushion's luxurious functions, you won't know how you ever lived without it.
Exclusive shiatsu shoulder massage: This cushion features a mechanism that allows you to use the cushion to massage just your shoulders. After a day of staring at the computer or a night of tossing and turning, just adjust the shoulder height position with the touch of a button and experience the relaxation that only a deep shoulder massage can bring. Moving dual massage mechanism for the back: What could be better than a massage? Two massages, that's what! Get it all with the Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat. Two mechanisms travel up and down your back to provide two massaging styles--shiatsu and rolling massage. Quick heat: We all know that heat can really help our muscles relax, and that relaxed muscles make for the most productive massages. With the Therapist Select Shiatsu I Massaging Cushion with Heat, you can warm up your back and shoulder muscles in under one minute to get the best massage possible. Easily fits most chairs: The Therapist Select's integrated strapping system transforms any ordinary chair into an incredible massage chair. The cushion has real massage chair technology so you can explore the benefits of shiatsu massage at home or in the office.
This product is backed by a limited two-year warranty.
About HoMedics
HoMedics is a company driven by a single mission: to improve the lives of consumers throughout the world. Founded in 1987, HoMedics has an extensive line of personal wellness products that allow you to relax your body, renew your spirit, and simplify your life. As an innovative leader in self-care, wellness, and personal health products, HoMedics strives to provide products that promote well-being. HoMedics believes there is nothing is more important than your health. Its products and ideas have improved the world of personal wellness for consumers worldwide. The company continues to invest in the latest technological advances to provide you with the most innovative personal well-being products available.
What's in the Box
Homedics SBM-500H Therapist Select Shiatsu One Massaging Cushion with Heat

Customer Reviews

SUPERB!!
This is the third massage item I bought with the Homedics brand. Impressive! As a very serious exercise enthusiast this machine has the unusual power to calm and restore even the most fatigued muscles. Now two months with the product, I found my recovery time has dramatically improved as well.

The massager works the back and shoulders and their various pressure points with a "deep tissue" style. This is serious massage- and excellent at that!!

Strong 5 stars.

Okay product but quality isn't really there
I purchased this model after returning the quad. I returned the quad because I wanted the shoulder massage function.

This model provides a decent massage, but there are some issues with mine that are worth noting.
1. After about 10 minutes of use the rollers start to squeal and don't seem to be working as hard as they were previously.
2. I am not tall, 5'2", and the shoulder rollers barely reach my shoulders.
3. The seat cushion does not stay in place, it slides forward & feels cheap.
4. The back rollers don't go as far up my back as the quad rollers did.

I will probably return the product because of the squealing. I am hoping this is just a problem with my model and not a product defect.

It works works hard for the money
Every few months I wake up with a really stiff, burning muscle in my lower neck or shoulders. I have found that, if I can enlist someone to do so, a strong kneading of the affected area brings immediate and often lasting relief. But -- here's the rub -- my significant other travels a lot so I am sometimes left to my own devices. On more than one occasion I have driven to the mall to sit in one of the $2,000 Sharper Image massage chairs for relief (seems I can never book a short-notice "real" massage). So, this weekend, when I woke up with a stiff, burning muscle in my right shoulder blade, I started researching more affordable massage cushions (I already have an easy chair) which led me to buy the SBM-500H. After my first hour of use I'm ready to say it was worth the money. Most cushions do not go high enough to massage your shoulders but this model has a seperate upper pad for that area. Those rollers can be raised or lowered via the remote control (but not widened or narrowed, which would be nice too). Because the back of the pad is rather tall (even for my 6'1" frame) my head hits it which makes it harder to press my sholders into the upper massage rollers. But I managed to do so. The lower rollers do a good job on the main back area. Both upper and lower have seperate heat functions, which work well. While not as good as the expensive chairs, at one-tenth the price it did the trick (no more neck ache!). As for price I am a HUGE Amazon fan but did buy this model at Linen's & Things (Bed, Bath & Beyond has them too) using one of their ubiquitous discount coupons.