Shiatsu Neck and Shoulder Massage Chair Pad FAQ

Answer. A massage chair pad, seat cushion massages the neck area of your back, shoulder area of your back, upper back, middle back, lower back, waist, hips, and thighs. Now, many of these massagers mimic the hands of a masseuse to stimulate circulation and relax stiff muscles. Meanwhile, others use vibrations. Also, some use heat.

Answer. If you are experiencing pain in the back of the neck, shoulder areas of the back, upper back, middle back (for example, the waist), lower back, hips, or the buttocks, you may use a full-on massage chair typically found in a nail salon, massage parlor, or a mall kiosk. However, this is an inconvenient option. Not only do you need to drive, you can use it only for a limited time.

Another option is to buy a massage chair. While massage chairs are the best, they are expensive and take up a large amount of physical space in the home. However, you cannot address the pain when you are driving or you are in the office or other places of work.

On the other hand, massage chair pad, seat cushion provides a convenient and more cost effective option. Also, they are portable. So, you can use them at home, while you are driving, or at work. Finally, they don’t take up nearly as much space as a massage chair.

Answer. First and foremost, pain in the back of the neck, shoulder areas of the back, middle back, lower back, and hips can’t be entirely cured by a massage chair pad, seat cushion. However, the massage they generate, can relieve some of the soreness. Also, the heat improves blood flow to relieve some of the pain. And, it’s a good way to relieve low levels of pain.

Answer. If you are experiencing neck, shoulder, lower back, or hip pain, use the massage chair pad three or four times a week. On the other hand, if you are looking to relieve stress or simply relaxing, use the massage chair pad one to three times a week.

Answer. Typically, massage chair pads shut off massaging after 15 minutes. Some with heat, shut the heat off after 20 minutes.
If you are using it to relieve stress, use it for 15 minutes a session, with up to two sessions a day. 

Answer. Typically, massage chair pads are best suited for anyone weighing less than 250 pounds. Now, it is more than likely that the upper limit can extend to 300 pounds. And some have been known to work for anyone weighing up to 350 pounds. However, there have been instances when they did not work for those on the heavy side. So, it’s safest to verify with the manufacturer if you weigh more than 250 pounds.

Answer. If you find yourself not getting massaged in the upper back or neck areas, sit on pillows to raise yourself up so the massager can massage upper back and neck areas.

Answer. If you find yourself not getting massaged in the lower back areas, sit on one or more pillows to raise yourself up so the massager can massage the lower back areas.

Answer. First, the massage chair pad, seat cushion helps relieve tight, tired, sore, and tense muscles.
Second, it can help relieve knots.
Third, it can help relieve pain and muscle aches.
Fourth, it can help relax stiff muscles.
Fifth, it helps release or reduce stress.
Also, it helps you reduce or recover from fatigue.
Finally, heat from shiatsu balls or by other means helps soothe tight or sore muscles, muscle pain, and improve blood circulation.

Answer. First, it can be used at home or in the office. Also, some come with adapters that plug into a car’s lighter.
Furthermore, it can be used on a couch, sofa, recliner, office chair or dining room chair in the home or in the office.

Answer. For the most part massage seat cushion and massage chair pad are very safe. However, do not use these massagers in the following situations.

First, if you have a pacemaker or other medical implants in your body.

Second, do not use longer than 30 minutes without a break.

Third, if you have influenza, heart problem, fatal disease, abnormally bending spine, and serious foot blood circulation disorder.

Finally, if you are pregnant, menstruating or in poor physical condition.

However, if in doubt, always discuss with your medical provider before using these massagers.

Answer. While chair pad massagers are safe, there are precautions to consider. For example, to reduce risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury, follow the precautions listed below.

Electrical
First, always unplug the massager from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

Second, the massager should never be left unattended when plugged in. In fact, unplug the massager from the electric outlet when it is not used and before putting on or taking off parts.

Third, do not carry the massager by its power cord or use the power cord as a handle.

Also, to disconnect, switch off the massager and remove the plug from outlet.

In addition, keep the cord away from heated surface, otherwise it may cause serious burns. Do not use over sensitive skin areas or in the presence of poor circulation.

Next, the massager must only be used with voltage specified on the marked label.

Furthermore, the massager is only to be used with the power supply unit that came with it.

Finally, never operate the massager if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or if it has dropped into water. In fact, return the massager to a service center for examination and repair.

Other Precautions
First, do not use the massager under a blanket or a pillow, otherwise excessive heat can occur, which might cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

Second, never use the massager with the air openings blocked. Furthermore, keep the air openings free of lint, hair, or anything else.

Third, do not drop or insert any object into any opening of the massager.

Also, do not use the massager where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is administered.

In addition, close supervision is necessary when the massager is used by children, invalids and the disabled or used near them to ensure that they do not misuse the massager.

Furthermore, the massager has a heated surface. Consequently, persons insensitive to heat must be careful when using it.

Next, these massagers are not intended for persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or persons lacking experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of it by a person responsible for their safety.

Also, special attention should be given to components that wear easily and it’s advised to replace defective components immediately and/or keep the massager out of use until repair.

Finally, use these massagers only for their intended use as described in their manual.