Buyer beware....  This thing is POWERFUL
Oh my God....  the first time I put this on, plugged it in and turned it on I practically jumped out of my skin.  I thought someone had pounded me on the back and I was the only one home at the time so it was more than a bit startling.<br /><br />This thing is POWERFUL....  Like going a round or two with tyson or Ali.  Over the years I have purchased assorted massaging devices for my back and my neck.  All have a gentle massaging quality that was soothing but not necessarily deep enough to get any real kinks out.  Kinks and knots wont know where to hide from this thing.  My first thought when I used it was that it was too strong but I realized that I only felt that way because never had I had an electric massager give me this sort of a massage.  This is what I am always hoping for when I buy one of those things but it is never what I've gotten.  Until now.<br /><br />This is not the massager for everyone.  I have no doubt that some folks will think this is just too much.  To give you some idea of how heavy it feels when you drape it around your shoulders, think of the last time you were at the dentist getting  x rays...  you know that lead cloak they drape on you to keep you from being harmed by the radiation?  This thing feels a bit like that in terms of weight.  And you need to sit yourself pretty near an outlet because this baby gets plugged in -- it is not battery operated.<br /><br />So I am giving it five stars because it is the most powerful massaging beast I have ever owned.  You might not want something that strong.  It literally feels as though you are being pounded on by a prize fighter (okay, well maybe not a prize fighter exactly but you get my point).  You need to know yourself and know what you can handle before buying.  For me, it's good.  I've put it on other folks who thought it was way too intense.<br /><br />BOTTOM LINE:  For some folks this will be the best massager they've ever spent their money on.  For other folks it will be way to vigorous.  Know yourself before you purchase.  I received this at a sweet discount for the purpose of reviewing.  I hope this review has helped you with your buying decision
Rating: 5 stars