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Gifts to Pamper: the Wireless SKG Neck Massager to Soothe Sore Neck Muscles Anytime

May 3, 2019 · 9 Comments

Regular massage is an important part of our self-care to keep us at our physical and mental best. Most of us are too busy to get a professional massage. Take care of neck pain fast with the wireless SKG Neck Massager.

SKG Neck Massager operates with the touch of a button

WHY NECK MASSAGE IS NECESSARY

Phones, tablets, and laptops cause us to bend our necks in unnatural positions. This results in aches and pains. They sometimes call this â€œtech neckâ€. It is the undue stress caused by the posture our necks take while using technology. Other activities also stress our necks. These include travel, reading, gardening, washing dishes, heavy lifting or other household chores. Even sleeping in an odd position can cause a sore neck.

The SKG Neck Massager comes in an attractive box suitable for gift giving

ABOUT the SKG Neck Massager

SKG Neck Massager relieves aches, knots and muscle tension. in the neck and other areas of the body. It is the result of patented research and technology. It simulates the impact of real human massage.

The SKG Neck Massager comes with optional remote, manual and USB charger cord

SKG Neck Massager FEATURES

WIRELESS DESIGN

I especially love that this device is wireless yet still can deliver a strong massage. I can use it anywhere including walking outside or while traveling. It is never a cumbersome feel and I am not tethered to staying in the range of an electric cord during use.

No wires. Use SKG Neck Massager anywhere, even walking outside

SILENT OPERATION

The SKG Neck Massager is virtually silent. Iâ€™ve used it while watching TV, listening to music, talking on the phone, and working on the computer.

One touch button

DESIGN & AESTHETIC

It is a sleek, modern, all-white design. It has a 3D suspension and 4-point design for a comfortable neck fit. There is a soft silicone to support the neck. I like that it doesnâ€™t look like a weird old lady health contraption. It looks like fashionable headphones so I can discretely wear it out in public.

It is discrete and looks like headphones. No sticky pads or wires to catch my hair

Padded silicone neck cushion provides a secure yet comfortable fit

Padded silicone neck cushions provide a secure yet comfortable fit

Padded and comfortable design features

Contoured for comfort and fit

LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO WEAR

Weighing less than six ounces (160g), it is suitable for use at home or traveling and fits into my bag or backpack. Despite being lightweight it is still sturdy. I dropped it with no cracks, dents or damage.

Lightweight and easy to carry in bag or backpack

Lightweight and easy to carry in a bag or backpack

TEN MASSAGE MODES

Many neck massagers offer two or three modes that are mostly vibration. That is soothing but not helpful enough to combat a sore neck.

The SKG neck massager has ten (10) different massage modes. These range from suitable for achy and sensitive to deep muscle stiffness. It uses e-stim or TENS technology, which is found effective in reducing muscle pain and retraining muscles within physical therapy settings.Â Typically e-stim involves sticky pads and wires, but this device uses neither.Â The two heads provide massage contact points.

Heat and massage functions on two sturdy but flexible heads

SKG Neck Massager

The SKG Neck Massager provides wireless massage relief

HEAT

There is precise temperature control. Not too hot, but warm enough to soothe achy muscles. I like that there is a heat sensor, so it doesnâ€™t get TOO hot. It is easy to burn sensitive neck skin with moist heating pads. I donâ€™t have to worry about that with this device.

Close up: Provides heat and e-stim massage capabilities

USB CHARGER & BUILT-IN BATTERY

I get four hours of use from one charge. The charger is a convenient USB port that recharges the built-in battery.

I especially like not having to restrict my use of the device to locations near an electrical plug. I can walk around the house or outside and get a soothing neck massage. Most devices require me to stop what I am doing to get relief for aching muscles. The SKG Neck Massager lets me go about my regular day without interruption. I especially like this feature for use while traveling.

Often portable products arenâ€™t powerful. But this device can deliver effective relief for achy neck muscles.

SKG Neck Massager with easy access USB charger port

Fast charging by USB. It blinks orange until fully charged

SKG Neck Massager charges quickly for use anywhere. Once it is fully charged, it turns blue.

Get 4 hours of massage from one USB charge

ABOUT SKG

SKG researches, designs, and manufacturers of small appliances, beauty and massage appliances. The company has won design awards and has 114 patented technologies. SKG products are popular in Germany, France, and 28 other countries.

SKG makes beauty and health devices, like this Neck Massager

MAKES A GREAT GIFT

The SKG Neck Massager is attractive, sturdy and effective. It is lightweight and easy to use anywhere. It comes in a box suitable for gift giving. Its sleek design makes for a great gift for yourself, a friend or for Mom! What Mom couldnâ€™t use some pampering?

The SKG Neck Massager makes a great gift

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the SKG Neck Massager at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P5D2TH8

The SKG Neck Massager

ABOUT THIS POST

Like you, the team here at Style Chicks needs time to evaluate and form an opinion of the products we talk about. In the case of the SKG Neck Massager, we received compensation for our time and effort to form an opinion of this product. We produced this blog post because we think the product is great and want to share it with you!

DIY SPA: Learn To Massage Your Partner DVD & SpaBall Massage Kit By Heather Karr LMT

July 28, 2017 · Leave a Comment

If someone gave you a spa gift certificate, how would you choose to redeem it? How about a massage? If I was a lady of leisure, I’d get a massage EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It’s so relaxing and few spa treatments are as luxurious or rejuvenating as a massage. I’m not a lady of leisure, but the SpaBall Massage Kit by Licensed Massage Therapist Heather Karr is here to help.

GettingÂ massages aren’t just relaxing, they’re important for your health. Massage increases immunity, reduces anxiety, fatigue, and tension, massages enhance sleep quality, lessen depression, and release endorphins, the body’s own natural pain reliever. Massages help after a rigorous workout to relieve pain and help muscles recoup. Massages stop pain cycles by releasing muscle knots called trigger points and can greatly aid in coping with stress and tension.

This DVD teaches four massage therapy techniques for relaxing massages at home

I try to get a regular massage whenever I can to stay in optimal shape and keep me on my fitness plan. We found a fabulous masseuse, he is an LMT instructor and is great at post-workout recovery, muscle knots, tension, or if you wrench your back or have a crick in your neck. But he’s so popular, that it’s difficult to book an appointment with him when I need it, I often have to wait a few weeks. Meanwhile, muscle knots and tension can wreak havoc on your energy levels and sleep, so we’re excited to find the SpaBall Massage Kit by Licensed Massage Therapist Heather Karr. This kit has the tool and teaches the techniques used by actual LMT’s on their own patients for giving relaxing and therapeutic massages.

WHY THIS KIT IS NECESSARY

The idea behind this kit is you may need a massage, or your partner may need one and getting to a masseuse is not feasible. Even if you or your partner is very willing to give a massage, *HOW* to massage for therapeutic benefits is a guessing game. Often giving a massage, as an untrained person, is so energy intensive, hands and backs quickly get tired or even can get hurt, so the massage session itself is often not long enough to be truly relaxing or helpful to the one receiving a massage. Even if the massager has ample upper body strength, how to warm up muscles and soothe muscle pain or identify trigger points is something of a mystery. And what is effective at relieving stress and tension is hit or miss for an untrained but willing massager. Ever get (or give) a well-meaning but not relaxing repetitive series of karate chop like moves on your back in the name of massage? That is a person willing to massage you, but they don’t know how. And they (or you) are wasting plenty of energy cluelessly trying when actual massage techniques are far more effective and easier.

Is a loved one stressed? Â Learn special massage techniques from this DVD to quickly and gently reduce tension in the neck, shoulders, and head. One of my favorite chapters on this DVD. So relaxing!

ABOUT THE SPABALL MASSAGE KIT

The SpaBall Massage Kit contains:

An illustrated guide
The “Learn to Massage Your Partner” a 45-minute instructional DVD
A velvet drawstring carrying pouch
Â An easy-to-use massage tool

Spaball kit contents

The kit comes with the instructional DVD, SpaBall tool, and illustrated guide

THE GUIDE

The Spaball guidebook

The guide is a concise illustrated easy to understand “cheat-sheet” reference for finding the source of pain contained within a trigger point in order to apply massage or the massage tool to stop the discomfort. You may be asking, “What’s a trigger point?”

The guide explains Trigger Points and how to fix them

A trigger point is essentially a tightened or stiff muscle bundle or muscle knot, generally sensitive and painful to the touch. It won’t relax on its’ own, which is why massage is so helpful. When you press on the trigger point, it often radiates pain. If these trigger points can be worked out via massage, the pain often lets up quickly. It often takes several minutes of pressure point massage to work out a trigger point, so the tool is particularly helpful.

The guide shows exactly how and where to use the tool to massage a trigger point based on what area of the body hurts. Here is an example of the illustrations found in the guide, with explanations on how to treat each area.

Illustrated, easy to understand diagrams from the Guide

THE DVD

“Learn to Massage Your Partner” is a 45-minute instructional DVD that teaches four primary massage techniques and shows how to do them and what areas of the body should be massaged with each technique and in what order. There are also instructional chapters on how to warm up muscles, how to identify and treat trigger points (the muscle knots that radiate pain), how to give stress relief massages, and how to set up the bed for a comfortable massage position for both the one getting the massage and the one giving the massage.

The “Learn to Massage Your Partner” a 45-minute instructional DVD

A particularly important feature of this DVD is instructions on how to keep your hands from getting tired while giving a massage, and how to protect your back while giving a massage. These techniques are demonstrated step-by-step in action during the massage demonstration.

If you are trying your best to give a massage but your hands tire out after a few minutes, you will find this section to be a game-changer. Personally, it is not that I am unwilling to give a massage, but it is so tiring to try to apply enough pressure to help, Â so I felt I learned a lot from these simple techniques that massage therapists themselves use to protect their back and keep them from getting tired while working on their own clients.

Something I particularly like about the four techniques taught is they are not only easier for the masseuse to perform, but they are gentle and relaxing for the one receiving the massage.

THE MASSAGE TOOL

There are lots of rollers and knobby things that are supposed to help give a massage that I’ve found from time to time at malls or bath stores. I find these to be of minimal value, in part because the tools aren’t that effective and still require a fair amount of hand or grip strength to get any degree of pressure. They also rarely come with instructions.

The patented Spaball is lightweight, sturdy, and conforms to the palm for ease of use

The SpaBall tool is different, it is very simple and easy to use and is just the right texture and shape to apply a little or a lot of pressure on a muscle knot or trigger point. The tool gives more pressure without strenuous effort. The tool can also be used on yourself at home, work or when traveling.

Spaball fits comfortably into the hand to apply pressure to trigger points without excess exertion

SELF-CARE MASSAGE

The DVD has a detailed section on self-care massage techniques and very helpful, easy stretches are taught for identifying and treating trigger points and long muscles that can cause stiffness or radiate pain. There is a section each for back, neck muscle tension and headaches, jaw muscles, forearms, and chest/deltoids. Each section has how to stretch the area and how to massage yourself using the tool. I asked my personal massage therapist about some of these stretches and he thought they were very effective and recommended them whether I get a massageÂ either from him or use the tool to massage knots out myself.

A particularly useful feature of the tool is massaging the arch of foot plantar fasciitis if you are a runner or wear high heels. I find this particularly useful after wearing heels multiple days in a row, or if I have been standing extendedly during the day.

TIP: The golf ball within the tool does offer the right amount of pressure, but a crystal or jade ball can be substituted if you prefer one. Â I tried a jade ball I put in the freezer for a cooling massage to an overworked muscle after a particularly difficult workout and really loved the results. Later that evening, I followed with a brief massage with the golfball and it felt fine the next day.

The golf ball is removable, so you can add your own crystal or jade orb to the casing if desired

THE POUCH

The pouch is a black velvet drawstring pouch to hold the instructional guide and tool that is small enough to keep in your bag, in a desk drawer or suitcase so it can be used at home, work or while traveling.

Drawstring pouch to hold the guide and SpaBall

Carry the SpaBall with you while you travel and use it anywhere for fast relief

CONCLUSION

Massage is not just a treat, it benefits physical health and reduces stress. When you try to give or get a massage at home, without proper instruction, it is difficult to really give a relaxing and effective session. It is also nearly impossible to get good results on yourself, especially on the back, shoulder and neck area. Instead, learn how to give a beneficial, relaxing massage that is not physically exhausting to perform and is a delight to receive. The SpaBall kit enables relaxing, therapeutic massages with the same techniques used by professionals, and helps with self-care massage and stretching techniques when you need a massage yourself. The simple to learn, helpful, informative video and guide give easy to follow, detailed, step-by-step instructions on techniques, tips, and how-to information to enjoy the benefits of massage at home for yourself or a partner.

Find the SpaBall Massage Kit by Heather Karr, LMT at http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FRRC9B

The SpaBall Massage Kit

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Style Chicks received the SpaBall Massage Kit in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Spa Quality Relaxation with the Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager

May 18, 2017 · Leave a Comment

TRUE FACT: No item of apparel makes the leg look as fabulous as wearing a stiletto heel.

ALSO TRUE: Nothing makes your feet as sore as wearing a stiletto heel.

What is a fashionista to do? We want all the pretty without the pain. Whether you have a stiletto shoe obsession that leaves you with throbbing feet or you stand on your feet all day at work, your feet could use some TLC at the end of a long day. This is why we love the Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager, like a masseuse in a box, it is an effective, therapeutic treat for sore feet.

Love stiletto shoes but hate how they make your feet hurt? Try Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager

Love stiletto shoes but hate how they make your feet hurt? Try the Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager for a spa-quality foot massage at home

IN SEARCH OF EFFECTIVE FOOT MASSAGE

Our feet take a beating each day. Have you ever a had a spa massage that the masseuse worked all the tension out of your feet? Feet are surprisingly sensitive for such a durable body part. Unless you get regular foot massages, feet tend to carry a great deal of tension in them. I’m always surprised at how much better my feet, legs and even my back feel after a masseuse spends a few extra minutes focusing on giving my feet a deep massage, shiatsu techniques are particularly effective. I even sleep better with relaxed feet after a massage. If I was rich and famous, I’d get daily foot massages. But I’m not, so a massage device of some sort will have to suffice.

WHY WOLLIN SHIATSU FOOT MASSAGER IS SUPERIOR TO OTHER MASSAGE DEVICES & GADGETS

OTHER MASSAGE GADGETS
There are various contraptions and devices to apply a kneading, rolling or acupressure on the feet, but these tend to only reach the surface layers of the feet and do not work well on the toes. They also require some way of holding them in place snugly against the foot or a manual application of pressure on the foot to use them, which is not very appealing at the end of a long day. They also typically do not massage the top of the feet or get between the toes. There are the massage chairs that apply air pressure to the feet, but these are expensive and take up a lot of space and are not attractive as furniture.

ABOUT WOLLIN SHIATSU FOOT MASSAGER DESIGN & FEATURES
Wollin Shiatsu Foot-Massager is a sturdy device that can be easily lifted and moved by its built-in handle. It is easy to clean when needed. It has soft cushioned compartments to place the feet, and a push button menu panel to customize your options. Options include a timer, intensity mode, and heat or no heat. There is an easy to read timer display. It fits the feet size of both women and men, up to men’s size twelve.

The massager has a white base with colored accents in blue, green or pink.

Each foot gets its’ own wide, long, comfortable massage compartment that fits up to men’s size twelve feet. The lining zips out and is washable.

PUTTING WOLLIN TO THE TEST: WHAT THE MASSAGE IS LIKE

TIMING
The massage lasts for fifteen minutes by default, or whatever time you set, unless you shut it off sooner with the touch of a button. You can run the massager twice in a row for a total of 30 minutes, but fifteen minutes most likely will provide a great deal of relief even with very sore feet. The LED display shows how much time is left on your massageÂ treatment.

HEAT
The heat is warm but not uncomfortable. The heat option serves as a treatment feature as well as being cozy because it relaxes the muscles enough to be more receptive to the kneading work of the massager’s heads. The massageÂ treatment is still effective without heat if you opt not to use this feature.

THE MASSAGE MECHANISM TECHNIQUES
Wollin has a three-stage process that incrementally increases the pressure and strength of the massageÂ treatment, penetrating deep enough to relax muscles and increase circulation.

The massage function itself uses multiple massage techniques that do feel similar to an actual masseuse’s method of treating tired, sore muscles and soft tissue that is stiff or even rigid due to over-exertion. There are kneading balls that feel similar to the firm pressure strokes a masseuse does with their knuckle, that works on the bottom of the foot, heels, and the toes. There is intermittently increased and released air pressure on the top and sides of the foot similar to an acupressure technique. I really enjoyed that it periodically focuses on working on the ball of the foot near the base of the toes, and the individual toes, that’s something I have never experienced even in a very high-end foot massage device.

Something else that is superior about the Wollen is the massage is not just a vibration, it is an actual kneading motion that is highly effective.

INTENSITY OPTIONS
The dual Intensity modes allow for a custom massage treatment. Some prefer a softer slower place to work out tension and sore muscles that are achieved on with Intensity Level One. Level two is a deep, more robust stroke on the feet that works out the kinks.

Neither mode is painful, but if you have a particularly sensitive or sore spot, the Intensity Two mode will have a few brief cycles that deeply kneads the toes and the balls of the feet. It is similar to how a massage therapist might work out a muscle knot for about ten seconds and release it. If you find the massageÂ treatment to be too intense at any time, you can instantly switch modes or shut it off.

Customize your massage with the Timer, Intensity, Mode, and Heat options on the menu panel.

Despite a powerful motor, the massager runs quietly and does not disturb others in the room, making it ideal to use while watching TV, when on the computer, or before going to bed at night.

The device is sturdy, the cord wraps around a tri-hook securely, the cushion pads keep in steady

RESULTS

This is a wonderful massage! Much more relaxing than devices and gadgets I have tried in the past, I found that it quickly alleviated pain and soreness from standing on my feet all day, and the stiffness I feel in my feet, including the arch, after wearing a stiletto heel.

I use Intensity Mode Level One as a gentle, relaxing massage right before going to bed. I find I sleep better with less tension in my feet and when the feel nice and relaxed.

After a long day of standing, walking or wearing uncomfortable shoes, I like to come home and use Intensity Level Two to work out the kinks. Sometimes I vary this pattern, but mostly this is what works best for me.

I use the Intensity Two Mode after wearing stiletto or very high heels all day to soothe tired, achy feet

I use the Intensity Two Mode after wearing stiletto or very high heels all day to soothe my tired, achy feet

CONCLUSION

The Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager is a highly effective device that delivers a spa masseuse quality foot massage, including effective results for the heels, the balls of the feet, the toes and even between the toes. I particularly like that the massage benefits are long-lasting, not just something that feels good while I am using the device. The rolling kneading balls are the ideal size for addressing the kinks and stiff muscles on the feet. The menu panel has easy to use buttons to select a massage suitable for your needs, and it fits feet up to a man’s size twelve comfortably.

It is an excellent value and a price point that makes a great gift for yourself, a mate, or for someone who stands on their feet all day at work, a new Mom, or anyone you might want to pamper with something to make them feel relaxed and special. The Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager gives spa-quality massages,Â even every day, for the cost of less than a one-hour massage plus tip at a spa!

If you experience discomfort and achy, throbbing feet after a day wearing heels or an evening out dancing, the Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager can make your feet feel better in no time!

WHERE TO BUY IT

Find the Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06VVQ21HK

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Style Chicks received the Wollin Shiatsu Foot Massager in exchange for our unbiased review and received compensation for our time and effort. However, our experience with the product and the opinions expressed in this review are 100% ours.

Health: Naturalico Shiatsu Neck & Shoulder Massager

August 10, 2016 · Leave a Comment

Naturalico Shiatsu Neck & Shoulder Massager

I try to get a professional massage as often as I can, but there are times that a quick, at home massage will have to do. There are a lot of massage devices on the market, and it is a bit like Goldilocks – some are too hard, some are too soft. Finding a massager with just the right amount of pressure is hard, and even if it is the right amount of pressure, getting it in the right position is tough. This is why I love the Naturalico Shiatsu Neck & Shoulder Massager.

While Neck and Shoulder are in the name, it can be used on multiple parts of the body. My favorite spot in on my feet, after a long day in high heels. It massages all the soreness out of my insoles and even my ankles. And it can go all the way up the leg too for post-workout soreness.

One thing that differentiates this massager from others is that it has 3-D contouring to fit around your neck and shoulders better than other massagers. It fits the contours of your neck as opposed to being a flat surface that you have to lean into, which defeats the purpose of relaxing your muscles during a massage. This is a very nice feature.

I have a long commute home and frequently get stuck in traffic. One of the other big points in favor of this massager is that it comes with a car adapter. So if I’m feeling sore from a long day, being able to use this in the car is a great feature. I’m looking forward to using the soothing heat feature when the weather turns cold, as well.

I am very happy with this highly versatile massager. Find it at Amazon.com.

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I received this product in exchange for testing and review purposes. If you have any questions about my experience with it, leave it in the comments section below, and Iâ€™ll do my best to answer it!