Snailax Shiatsu Massage Seat Cushion 2D/3D 2 In 1 Modes Back Massager With Heat Rolling Kneading Massage Chair Pad For Back Pain Relief Gifts For Women/Men/Dad/Mom Deluxe

I bought this to use at work, in December 2021.Very satisfying! Great for relieving the tension in my back caused from hovering at the desk all day and stress.Recently (August 2023) the shiatsu feature stopped working. It still vibrates on the seat, heats up, and rolls up and down my back, though. However, I really need the shiatsu for the deep tissue massage for the inside of my shoulder blades. The shiatsu operates in circles which offers wider coverage.The warranty was for a year, so I have to buy a new one but I'm going to keep the old one for the couch at home.I'm giving it 1 star less than perfect because it should last longer than 2 years.

I bought it has a gift for my wife she says it works great and the heat feels good highly recommended

Here are some considerations for people who are shopping for a back massage cushion. First, some explanations about the differences between "1D", "2D", "3D" vs. "4D" massage chairs and cushions:The massage nodes of a "1D" (i.e., one-dimensional) massage cushion pad can travel only vertically up and down. The nodes cannot move sideways. A 1D massage cushion is commonly called a "rolling massager".The nodes of a "2D" massage pad can move up, down, AND sideways. So, the nodes can travel in "two dimensions", vertically and horizontally.The nodes of a "3D" massager can move up, down, and sideway; in addition, the nodes can push forward (press harder and further into your back and muscles) or pull backward, i.e., the nodes give a sense of "depth" when applying massages.The nodes of a "4D" massager can do all of above AND change/vary massaging speed; the nodes can speed up or slow down during massages, i.e., they have a "time" factor.The prices of 1D, 2D vs. 3D massage cushion pads are very comparable. Rolling, 2D and 3D massagers cost about the same prices. 4D pads are still very expensive and cost about $100 more. So, for the same price, I recommend buying a 3D massager over a 1D or 2D one.At the time of writing this review, there are only TWO shiatsu massage cushions on Amazon at the $100 price range that are 3D, (which also covers rolling and 2D,) and has a better than 4-star overall user rating. This is one of the only two. IMO, that should help narrow down your choices if you are looking for the best bang for the buck in this particular price range.I had bought another back massage cushion, a "rolling" back masssager, from Amazon before I found out about the different "dimensional" features. Then, as I was sitting, getting a massage from that other massager and surfing the internet, I read about and found out about the 2D, 3D and 4D stuff, (ah, the irony.) I quickly returned that other massager to Amazon and bought this one instead, and this one definitely feel better than the last one with the 3D feature turned on. There are lots of rolling massage cushions on Amazon that sell for similar prices, so watch out!Should you decide to buy this or the other 2D/3D massage cushion, you should NOT pay extra for the 2-year protection plan from Asurion - because Snailax already offers a 2-year warranty for this product that covers pretty much the same things, and the two plans overlap. That should save you about $8. (Many other massage pads cost about the same price but offer only a 1-year warranty, so you might want to pay extra for an extra year of extended protection for those massager.)

I will start off by saying that though I received a defective item the first time, amazon made my exchange super quick and simple and the second item I received has been working great! The issue with the first item was that the massage balls were not lined up evenly and so only the left side of my back would get a proper deep massage as the one on that side stuck out MUCH more than the one on the right. I didn’t realize how bad it had been until I received my replacement and as soon as I used that one I thought “wow this actually feels great!”I have had back problems ever since I can remember which got worse about two years ago while I was pregnant and I got a really bad case of sciatica. While it’s mostly gone away with PT and chiropractor visits, the pain does come back once in a while and this massage chair has been one of the only things I’ve tried that has been able to provide me any relief. I do sometime have to sit on a small pillow so that the massage seat is able to go low enough to provide me relief, but the combination of heat, rolling/2D/3D options has been AMAZING at helping me really pinpoint the source of my pain and work it out. I truly believe this seat does the job of massage seats I’ve seen at over 5X the price.There are a couple of reasons why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5. First being the issues I experienced with the first seat which make me skeptical of any issues arising with the replacement in the future. Fortunately, the seller does provide a limited warranty. Another issue I have is that the massage balls on my replacement massage seat are still a bit finicky. They do tend to get stuck in place at times if I lean back too hard on them and apply a lot of weight/pressure. I’m only 5”2 and 140lbs so that makes me wonder how it would work for other people, including my 220lb husband. The massage balls also often make spring-loading, squeaky or clicking noises, which makes me concerned for the longevity of this product. For the price though, this massage chair is just what I need and can actually afford. I did purchase it during a sale/coupon which made it a viable option for me.The takeaway: I know every body is different but if you are someone who has suffered through lower back/hip/sciatica pain, this massage seat could be a great pain relief option for you too!

Works as intended. Like the strength and rotation of the massager.