HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion Review & Giveaway!

This post is brought to you by HoMedics.  All opinions are 100% my own.

How would you like to have your very own personal masseuse to hang out at your house and massage your tired back whenever you want? Yeah, me too. And when I win the lottery, I’ll find a great masseuse to put on retainer. But until then, what’s a girl to do?

In the absence of someone to massage my back on command, I’ve been using the HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat.

This cushion fits nicely over the back of a chair (it has a velcro strap that helps secure the cushion to keep it in place), and it’s actually perfect for my desk chair. Since I spend a lot of time at my desk, this is not only convenient, but really great for my back, which is constantly causing problems and in need of a good massage. You may be looking at the picture above and wondering how to keep the remote control in place without it dangling off the chair and getting stuck in the rollers. Fret not! The cushion comes a with a handy little pocket to keep the remote snug and secure when you’re not using it.

The cushion has several different functions, such as forward or reverse massage, soothing heat, and adjustable intensity. All those options are controlled by the remote, which is intuitive and easy to use.

I especially love the heat feature. It’s so nice to have a heated massage, and this cushion gives you just the right amount. It’s warm enough to be soothing and help increase the intensity of the massage, but it’s not hot enough to burn you.

The massager also has a special shut-off feature; HoMedics is very clear about the fact you shouldn’t use it for more than 15 minutes at a time, and it will actually shut off automatically after a 15 minute interval. As much as I enjoy a good massage, I have to admit this is a great safety feature. I’d probably “forget” to power down after my time is up, so having that backup is great.

Overall, I’ve really enjoyed having this cushion on my desk chair. Being massaged while I work is great, and I like the fact you can adjust the settings to your liking. I do find that when I’m sitting normally, the massager reaches my middle and lower back really well, but I have to lean back pretty far to get my upper back. That’s okay for me, because my problem areas are lower, but if you need relief in your upper back, just be aware that your normal sitting position might not work.

One thing to note: the instructions for this model indicate that there is a screw that needs to be removed before using the massager. After spending too many minutes trying to find this mysterious screw, I called customer service and was told that was a misprint. This particular model does not have that screw.

Regardless, the Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion definitely works better than any similar massagers I’ve used, and it really feels like a good, deep massage. If you, too, are lacking minions to fan you with palm fronds and massage you on a whim, I do recommend it!

The HoMedics Triple Shiatsu Massage Cushion retails for $149.99 and is available for purchase at Bed Bath and Beyond, Macy’s, Kohls, and HoMedics.com.  (And a little birdie told me that if you go to Homedics.com, you’ll find they have a very special deal for you that ends today, 12/1!)

HoMedics is generously offering my readers a chance to win one right here!  Enter via the Rafflecopter form below.  Open to US residents who are 18 and older.  Ends 12/15/14.  Good luck!
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