Going to get a professional massage is the best way to relieve aching muscles. Back massages in particular can be great for relieving headaches and overall stress and tension, as well as promoting blood flow and circulation. However, frequent visits can add up and turn out to be quite costly.
Fortunately, you can get a shiatsu massage cushion to use at home wherever and whenever you want. Back massage cushions are generally built to be a manageable size, so they will not take up much space and they are perfect to take with you for use in the car. At-home massage cushions will save you more money over time, since you will not have to pay each time you want to relieve your back, as you will already have the massager.
Owning a massage cushion will also save you money and time because you will not have to drive somewhere to get a massage. Lastly, cushion massagers are more convenient because you can use them whenever you want and for as long as you want.
| Preview | Name | Rating | Price | More Details |
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 | HoMedics MCS-510H Total Back and Shoulder Massage Cushion | 4.1 / 5 | $$ | |
 | Homedics QRM-400H Therapist Select Quad-Roller Massaging Cushion with Heat | 4.0 / 5 | $$$$$ | |
| Comfort Products 60-2910 10-Motor Massage Seat Cushion with Heat | 3.7 / 5 | $ | ||
 | Zyllion ZMA-14-BK Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat | 4.2 / 5 | $$ | |
 | HoMedics MCS-750H Quad Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat | 4.4 / 5 | $$$ | |
 | The Sharper Image MSI-CS775H Air and Shiatsu Massage Cushion | 4.0 / 5 | $$ | |
 | Homedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat | 3.9 / 5 | $$ | |
 | Homedics SBM-650H Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Cushion with Heat | 4.9 / 5 | $ | |
 | Homedics Air Compression and Shiatsu Massage Cushion | 4.0 / 5 | $$ | |
 | GESS079 3D Shiatsu Shoulder Full Body Back Massage Cushion Chair With Heat | 4.9 / 5 | $$ |
HoMedics MCS-510H Total Back and Shoulder Massage Cushion
The HoMedics MCS-510H Total Back and Shoulder massage cushion is a great massage cushion to have around the house or even in your car for traveling. It is a versatile massage cushion and has several different massage nodes to provide deep massage, gentle massage, and spot focused massage. This cushion can massage your entire back and shoulders, and it has four different areas that you can choose to focus on. These areas are full, upper, middle, and lower back.
This massage cushion has a heating option for greater relaxation for your muscles. The cushion has an adjustable width to better fit any body type and shape. The massage cushion is easily controlled with a remote to change the areas and massage programs of your cushion. You can attach this cushion to most chairs easily with the built in straps on the cushion. With this massage cushion you can relax in your favorite seat while enjoying a personalized back and shoulder massage.
HoMedics QRM-400H Therapist Select Quad-Roller Massaging Cushion with Heat
The HoMedics QRM-400H Therapist Select Quad-Roller Massaging Cushion with heat offers a lot of adjustability and personalization when it comes to receiving a back massage at home. This massage cushion has six different massage programs, which can all be adjusted easily with the microprocessor hand held remote control. Thanks to these unique massage programs, this cushion customizes your massage to target the specific areas of tension in your muscles.
This massage cushion incorporates massage rollers in order to release the knots in your muscles. This cushion lets out bursts of heat for thirty seconds at a time to reach deep into muscles and provide immediate relief on the spot of tension. This massage cushion is able to customize the massage by adjusting to your body width in order to give you the best massage possible.
Comfort Products 60-2910 10-Motor Massage Seat Cushion with Heat
The Comfort Products 60-2910 10-Motor Massage Seat Cushion with heat is one of the best massage cushions on the market because it not only gives a great massage, it also provides excellent lumbar support. Because of this, this cushion is perfect for use in your car and at home, wherever you are. It has thickly padded neck and lumbar support pads to give you proper support while you sit on the massage cushion, whether you are using it for the massage or not. Those support pads are made of comfortable memory foam for the ultimate support and comfort.
This cushion has a 10-motor system to customize the speeds and massage zones each and every time you use it. The massage cushion is easily operated with the included hand held remote, and it can be attached to a chair or your car seat with the built in straps. It comes with a variety of adapters so that you can use this massage cushion anywhere, whether you are at home, the office, or in your car.
Zyllion ZMA-14-BK Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat
This Zyllion ZMA-14-BK Shiatsu massage cushion with heat incorporates heat, massage nodes, and vibration for the ultimate massage experience at home. The massage cushion can massage all along the back, shoulders, and neck to relieve stress and tension where most people tend to carry it in their bodies. This cushion uses heat, but it can also be used without the heating feature if that is your preference.
The seat of the cushion has three vibration settings to loosen up tight muscles in the hip areas. There are four massage nodes for the back and shoulders area, as well as four more massage nodes for the neck area. This cushion has an automatic shut off feature that turns off the massage cushion after fifteen minutes. With all of the massage nodes, heat, and vibration features, this Zyllion massage cushion is perfect for customizing your massage exactly how you want it.
HoMedics MCS-750H Quad Shiatsu Massage Cushion with Heat
The HoMedics MCS-750H Quad Shiatsu massage cushion with heat has several features to help customize your massage experience. This massage cushion has three different massage styles, all built into this one cushion. The cushion has a percussion setting for an invigorating, fast massage, a kneading setting to reach deep into muscles, and then a gentle rolling setting for a relaxing massage. This massage cushion also incorporates heat into the massage to better relax tight muscles.
The cushion has a remote control to easily change between settings and to adjust or turn off the heat function. The design of this cushion was broken up into different zones to target specific areas of tension for a focused massage. The massage cushion can do a spot massage wherever you have soreness, and it can also massage the lower and upper back separately, and it can do the entire back.
The Sharper Image MSI-CS775H Air and Shiatsu Massage Cushion
The Sharper Image MSI-CS775H Air and Shiatsu massage cushion is an especially nice massage cushion because of its unique wrap around design. Besides the usual massage cushion construction, this cushion has side panels that use air compression to compress and massage the sides and lumbar areas. The air compression massage provides a more gentle massage since the sides can be a more sensitive area to massage. The air massage can be adjusted to one of three intensities: high, medium, or low. Coupled with the air compression, the two massage nodes work the muscles of the back for a deep kneading massage.
The massage nodes can be set to work the muscles in the lower, upper, or entire back. You can add the heat function into your massage to better loosen your muscles and improve the quality and productivity of the massage. The remote control is corded to the cushion so you never have to worry about losing it, and it allows you to easily adjust the massage cushions’ settings and programs to fit your needs.
HoMedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu Massaging Cushion with Heat
This HoMedics SBM-200H Therapist Select Shiatsu massaging cushion with heat is a great massage cushion that looks just as good as it feels on your tired and aching muscles. This massage cushion would look and feel great just about anywhere: at home, the office, and even in the car. The remote control allows you to choose between three different massage programs to massage your upper back, lower back, or full back.
This cushion has a heating option, so you can choose to add the heat to your massage for better relaxation and results. This cushion has a thirty second heat up feature to better relieve the tension in your back. The soft spot shiatsu perfectly targets areas of pain and tension to release the stress from your body. This massage cushion uses width control to allow you to easily adjust the massage to fit to your body so you get the massage exactly where you want it.
HoMedics SBM-650H Shiatsu and Vibration Massage Cushion with Heat
This HoMedics SBM-650H Shiatsu and Vibration massage cushion with heat is one of the best ways to have a massage in the comfort of your own home. This cushion can work three different areas on your back. You can choose to massage your entire back, or to focus on just your lower or upper back with this massage cushion. This cushion also incorporates vibration into the massage to better loosen the muscles and to provide relief. The programmed remote control allows you to easily go between the massage settings and programs to customize your massage the way you want to best fit your needs.
With this massage cushion, you can use the spot massage option to pinpoint an area of tension so that the massaging cushion can work out the knots. This precision helps you to feel better sooner as you can target the problematic areas in your back.
HoMedics Air Compression and Shiatsu Massage Cushion
The HoMedics Air Compression and Shiatsu massage cushion is one of the few massaging cushions that incorporates air compression and that can reach the side area muscles. Air compression massage helps to relieve pain in the side areas that can often be neglected by other massage cushions. Just like our back muscles, our side muscles can easily become sore after strenuous activities, and finding a massage cushion that can address that soreness can be hard to find. This massage cushion uses massage nodes to provide a deep kneading shiatsu massage to back muscles. The cushion can be programmed to work on the upper back, lower back, or full back. It comes with a removable cover that can be removed to increase the intensity of your massage. The programmable remote control lets you easily adjust your massage and activate the heating function for a more relaxing massage experience, right in your own home.
GESS079 3D Shiatsu Shoulder Full Body Back Massage Cushion with Heat
The GESS079 3D Shiatsu Shoulder Full Body Back massage cushion with heat is a handy little massage cushion that is ideal for use at home, the office, in the car, and for traveling. Where most massage cushions have a maximum of four or six massage nodes, this cushion has twelve nodes to deliver a deep kneading shiatsu massage. This cushion uses infrared heating to get deep into your muscles to relax them not only from the outside, but also from the inside. The unique design of this massage cushion follows the natural curves of your back and spine in order to achieve an excellent 3D massage. The design of the cushion also helps it to fit perfectly onto any chair, even your car seat. Because it is smaller than most other massage cushions, this cushion is great for taking with you. It also has two nice handles built in to make it easier to travel with.
Features to Look Out For
Features vary between massage cushions, so it is important that you get a massage cushion that has all of the features that you want from it.
Massage Options
Most massage cushions have an optional heating setting that you can turn on and off. Some even have optional vibration settings that can help to loosen up tight muscles even more. Although most massage cushions only have a couple massage setting options, a few of them have different massage programs. It is best to evaluate your needs and preferences before deciding on a massage cushion, as you may find you would rather have a couple massage options than only one or two.
Versatility
Most massage cushions can be used for the back and shoulders. However, some can even be used in other areas such as the neck and sides of your body. You should take the cushion’s versatility into account as it may end up saving you money from needing to buy another massager or cushion later on if your cushion cannot get all of the areas you need.
Most massage cushions have straps so that they can be attached to chairs and even the seat of your car. These kinds of massage cushions are great because they are easier to use because you can use them in a variety of positions without worrying about them sliding out of place. This is a particularly useful feature if you think you may want you use your massage cushion in the car; you would not want it sliding out of place and trying to get it back while you are in traffic. Massage cushions with straps can also be used on areas like your legs and abdomen, which can be difficult to get at without the straps. Not all massage cushions have straps to secure them to your body or chairs, so you will need to consider whether you need one with straps or may find it useful in the future.
Heat
Most massage cushions use heat to better relax your muscles for the massaging nodes. Oftentimes the cushions that use heat can offer better results than ones that do not. The heat helps to better relax your muscles and to reach into deeper muscles for a superior massage. Besides feeling nice on a cold winter’s night, using a heat option on a massage cushion will help relax your muscles and prevent them from being overworked. Of the massage cushions that use heat, most have an option to use the cushion without the heat, so you can still get the massage you want.
Price
As far as at home massagers go, massage cushions are one of the cheapest options available to consumers. Most electric massage cushions cost around a hundred dollars or more, although you may be able to find them at a discount, depending on where you look. If you suffer from chronic muscle pain and soreness, you can use a massage cushion at home, which should cost you the same as a one hour full body massage or less, and then you get to use it over and over again. Massage cushions that can also massage your neck and sides are even better, because those areas are common areas for stress and pain that can be difficult to address.
The Benefits of Using an Electric Massage Cushion at Home
Using an electric massage cushion at home is extremely convenient for several reasons. First of all, you do not have to go anywhere. You do not need an appointment and you can still get all of the benefits of a massage in the comfort of your own home. If you have a busy lifestyle, owning a massage cushion will be a better way for you to ease the aches in your muscles because you can use the massage cushion while you are at work, at home, or even during your daily commute.
Getting an electric massage cushion for use at home is also great because, once you purchase the massage cushion, you can enjoy your massages whenever, wherever, and as often as you like without any additional costs. The expense of driving to and from your therapist, paying for the service, and the time involved can add up quickly, and you can easily find yourself spending way more time and money to ease your muscle pain than you would if you had a massage cushion you could use at home.
Besides the conveniences of having an electric massage cushion, there are also physical benefits as well. Since it will be easier for you to have massages, your body will benefit even more from each massage you get. Massages can help to relieve tension and aches in your neck, shoulders, and back. Since a lot of people end up carrying tension in their necks and shoulders, massaging these areas will not only help to relieve the muscles, but it will also allow overall relaxation and stress relief. Using a massage cushion on a regular basis can also help to improve blood flow, circulation, and blood pressure. Since massage cushions are designed to simulate the actions of a therapist, they can reach the same points and you can address and target specific concerns at home and save money doing it.
One of the best things about massage cushions is that everyone can benefit from having one. Even if you sit at a desk all day, a massage cushion can be one of the best ways to relieve stress. Improper posture can cause strain in your back muscles, which a massage cushion can help to relieve, right at work. Some massage cushions can even be used to provide lumbar support and they can help to encourage better and correct posture in the first place. People with poor circulation also benefit a lot from using massage cushions at home. The massagers improve and encourage blood flow and circulation, especially when used with a heat setting.
Some people should not use an electric massage cushion at home without first consulting with their doctor. People with medical conditions such as diabetes should not use massage cushions at home unless they have gotten approval from their doctors. The actions of massage can aggravate the symptoms of some medical conditions, which is why professional massage therapists want to know about any medical conditions before they will perform a massage on a client. Just to be safe, be sure to ask your doctor if you have any medical condition before buying an electric massage cushion and using it regularly at home.
Whether you have bad posture, bad circulation, or carry a lot of tension in your back, neck, and shoulders, you can benefit from having and using an electric massage cushion at home. Even if you do not suffer from chronic back and neck pain, a massage cushion is one of the best ways to relieve stress, especially after a long day. Even when you are not using the massage cushion for a massage, it can be a great way to make your seat more comfortable and provide lumbar support, which will help to prevent pain in the first place. They save you time and money while relaxing and relieving both your body and your mind.