Using moving parts the shiatsu neck massager can be used at any time of the day or night for instant relief of tension in the neck and shoulders as well as indirectly aiding relaxation and relieving stress and soothing headaches and other physical symptoms.
Normally a cushion or pillow that fits around your neck, a shiatsu neck massager uses a combination of heat and mechanical fingers or thumbs to exert pressure on your neck area. Depending on the make or model it may also come with rubber handles enabling you to position it on other areas of your body such as the legs or arms.
You can choose between several settings depending upon how soft or hard you want the experience to be. Some of us never like too much strength from our masseuses. The soothing vibrations will massage your skin and underlying muscles helping you to let go of troublesome aches and pains. The best thing about these machines is that they rarely get tired or bored like real people might do! They will continue as long as you want – a big plus.
A shiatsu neck massager may help you if you any of the following:
- Regular stiff neck
- Suffer from tension headaches
- Tightness in the shoulders
- Enjoy soothing massages on your neck and shoulders
How does shiatsu work?
“Shiatsu” or “finger pressure” as it is translated into English, is a form of acupressure practised in Japan and originates from the original Chinese art. Using pressure point techniques Shiatsu practitioners work to alleviate day to day physical and mental stresses that we all face in our lives. Common symptoms such as anxiety, low level fears, feeling down and headaches it is said can be remedied effectively using shiatsu methods. Also part of the process is the understanding and interpretation of chi – the body’s internal energy – which runs along channels called meridians. According to the philosophy behind shiatsu, our chi becomes blocked or misdirected which leads to many of our physical problems. Working on certain points of pressure can bring relief, both immediate and long lasting from these bodily ailments.
Whatever you choose to believe these shiatsu neck massagers make great gifts for anyone as we all suffer from tension in our upper bodies now and again and could do with a good muscle workout. If you suffer from stress and you cannot get to a massage therapist regularly enough, or even if you can one of these neck massagers is a wonderful way to promote, at home, your own temporary relief from pain and deep relaxation.