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Is this a Christmas gift that will just get unused?

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Italiangreyhound · 10/12/2022 13:29

I am thinking about getting a Neck Massager, Back Massager with Heat, Shiatsu Neck and Back Massager, Shoulder Massager for Christmas.

My husband thinks this is just a Christmas gift that will just get unused.

I think it looks great

Who is right?

Plus I need to know which brand to go for.

Does anyone have good or bad experience of
VIKTOR JURGEN, or Deestop, or Essy, or iKristin or RENPHO please?

They are all about the same price, Habe good reviews, and I'd like to know what is good!

Merry Christmas 🎄🎄🎄

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BertieBotts · 11/12/2022 15:36

All of those are dodgy Chinese discount factory brands.

Daftasabroom · 11/12/2022 15:39

Try a tennis ball in a long football sock and kind of rub against a wall (not much help I know).

Sparkletastic · 11/12/2022 15:48

We've got one and use it loads.

MassiveSalad22 · 11/12/2022 15:49

BertieBotts · 11/12/2022 15:36

All of those are dodgy Chinese discount factory brands.

Well both my renpho products are really well made and have lasted ages and do a really good job. So don’t really mind if they’re cheap china-made products, as unethical as that is.

NoelNoNoel · 11/12/2022 15:49

I think it would be a 5 minute wonder.

PortiasBiscuit · 11/12/2022 15:50

Ooh, I’ve just remembered that I own a foot spa.

indecisivewoman81 · 11/12/2022 18:57

I've got one and use it all the time. I regularly get migraines linked to a bad shoulder and find it really helps. One of my favourite presents

Italiangreyhound · 12/12/2022 00:14

zingally "I have a painful knot in my left shoulder blade that flares up every now and then, and this really helps." It's my left-side too. i am right handed. I wonder why!

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Youdoyoubabe · 12/12/2022 00:32

Yes

havanamama · 12/12/2022 00:50

I use my Renpho 3x/week

ChildcareIsBroken · 12/12/2022 07:20

I have one, it's really awkward to use. It does help with the pain a bit, but I ended up putting it away and didn't miss it since.
I think only a massage chair is worth getting it doesn't require any effort.

MrsSkylerWhite · 12/12/2022 07:23

We found one pretty painful.

StateOfTheUterus · 12/12/2022 07:36

I agree with PP about tennis ball. Stand by wall and put tennis ball between you and the wall approx where you feel muscle tension. Make small movements side to side, up and down. Also can put under foot when sitting and do same. Not a great gift though!

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