HoMedics NMSQ-100 Neck and Shoulder Massager with SQUSH Reviews

• PLEASE DO NOT waste your time and money!!!

  
  By A1OYC08YGVJDBO on 2005-10-22
  I bought this as a gift for my wife, and was literally appologizing a minute after we opened it (and quickly returning it to Amazon too). It looks WAY more promising than it really is - you can't even call it a massager - first it's gigantic, plain uncomfortable, doesn't not fit right around the neck, and buzzes the heck out of you when you turn it on - NOT relaxing at all. Umm did I say enough - I think so - save yourself a headache (literally), don't go for this one.
  
  

• Where's the Heat?

  
  By A2Z208OIV08LKV on 2006-01-29
  I was very disappointed in this item. In order to feel the vibration and the little bit of heat, you have to grasp the ends and pull it tightly to your neck. The heat only works if you have the adapter plugged in, which severely impairs the "portability" of the unit. This was not mentioned on the package. I'm taking it back to the store.
  
  

• Not that bad...

  
  By A3DZ483A0ZY867 on 2006-05-17
  I took my chances despite the other reviews, and am so far enjoying it. It's not as bad as the other reviewers say, you just have to lean against it. You can't just put it on and sit up in a chair - it works best when you're leaning back on it, more like a neck rest. It's not disruptive, either - in fact, I am using it right now! It's not loud enough to drown out the TV. All in all, it's a HUGE improvement over trying to use other massagers not designed specifically for the neck.
  
  

• Where's the heat?

  
  By A15IF4QDURDZY0 on 2006-01-29
  The massage part is adequate enough, but it doesn't heat up at all. If you looking for heat, this is not the product. I am truly looking for a neck massager with heat. Will return this one.
  
  

• waste

  
  By A1CWMG86ZQC3N on 2006-11-26
  You get what you pay for. I bought it at Walgreens. Thought it would help with a stiff neck. Complete waste
  
  
• Don't recommend
  By A3JHCJGYRPE56J on 2007-01-31
  Having other HoMedics massaging devices, I expected massage and not vibration from this unit. I also expected that it would conform to my neck, but it does not. It is stiff. As stated in another review, it works best if you lean into it. Better than nothing for a stiff neck, but not great at all.
  
  
• Waste of money
  By A3S583K80QN1VG on 2007-01-08
  This item does not give you relief from neck pain, or any other kind of pain. It does not massage, it vibrates. Out of the box, it wouldn't heat, and the LED didn't work. I returned it for my money back.
  
  
• Just so so
  By A2U3PET50CPJY9 on 2007-01-09
  Well, it sounds quite good from the product discription, and that was why I bought it. But after trying it on several times, I find although it is called Neck and Shoulder Massager, it can not do much to the shoulder and the massage is only done by simple vibration , which comes with the low frequency noise and makes me dizzy after 5 mins. Whenever you turned on the heat option, the strength of the massage gets weaker and the dimension of this thing is too big for asian people and not convenient for travel.
  
  
• Totally dissapointed
  By A3KDF5BTD9VDDB on 2007-08-13
  I bought this item because i sit in the computer all day and wanted to get some relief. The vibrating noise is way too loud (close to your ears) and the intensity of the vibration almost non-existent. I would gladly return this product but it is hardly woth the trouble because of the mailing cost (bulky item).
  
  
• One spot only neck vibrator
  By A2U6Z1WV7E71NR on 2008-02-05
  A waste of money. I assumed because it wrapped around my neck, that it would massage around my neck. It only "vibrates" in one spot behind my neck. Also, because it is bulky and does not fit snuggly around my neck(sits on shoulders), I do not notice any heat. I tried to give this away but it was returned. We dropped off at a local donation site.
  
  
• Useless!
  By A3N3KAF1HUKQ9O on 2007-12-07
  Awkward to use and barely any result. I returned it promptly to Walgreen. Total waste of time.
  
  
• practically useless
  By A22J92A80WI059 on 2008-05-14
  Sound like a cool idea, but it's ineffective; the heater is more effective than the vibration
  
  
• good
  By A3DWC0F6GS4FXC on 2007-01-09
  this item is great...i can use it in the house, on the road, or on a plane...it has made a difference in my ability to relas and has reduced the soreness in my neck caused by my college football impacts
  
  
• Neck & Sholder Massager Review - Not Great
  By A3VWGJVT92VFY4 on 2007-01-09
  I was hoping when I bought the HoMedics NMSQ-100 Neck & Shoulder Massager that I would get some relief of shoulder and neck strain; I did not.
  
  All it basically does is vibrate around your neck and head and if you do it long enough, it gives you a headache. The heater barely puts out any warmth and when you do use it, it cuts down the vibration strength, which is sometimes a good thing.
  
  If you buy it, good luck with it, but basically it's a waste of your $20 bucks.
  
  
  
• Homedics NMSQ-100 Neck & Shoulder Massager
  By A1WVDHAIJPO3W6 on 2008-07-26
  I bought this because I am at my computer a lot during the day and night and I get a lot of tight muscles built up in my neck and shoulders that can end up giving me a headache. I use this as soon as I feel the tightness start to come on and that way it doesn't get to build up. It is run by batteries or I can plug it in. Since I am sitting at the computer, I usually just plug it in and save on buying batteries. If I need to get up for something, I just turn it off and take it off. It is very easy to operate and put on and off. I highly recommend this to anyone who gets tension headaches.
  
  

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