I'm not quite sure how one would use it by the picture. Do you need sometime to do the massage or can you use it alone. My mother is older ......
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you need someone to use it on you.. it is also quite heavy, almost like a chiorp. would use
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You can use it alone but it helps to have someone assist because elder users normally cannot reach parts of the back, thighs and arms. Its easy to use but tell your mom that after use the areas she uses it on will feel itchy.
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You can use it alone, but only on your legs. If you want to massage your back you need to have somebody to do it for you.
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It weighs 8 lbs, so is not really practical for someone to try to use on their own unless you are using it to massage legs and other parts you can reach easily. For single people I would suggest perhaps a device that fits over a chair. This will give a deep satisfying massage if used holding both handles. We gave massages to friends close to 90, and they loved it!
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No, you can't use it by yourself. And I don't recommend it. The handles vibrate so much it is hard to hold, even for a strong person. I sent mine back.
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I believe I read that you can.. but I would really recommend the hand held Thumper Massager for your back. I have both, and I can use the hand held unit on my back, shoulders, neck, arms, even the palms of my hands. There seem to be pressure pockets everywhere that you don't even know about until you have a wonderful massage there! Love having both. Hope that helps.
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Absolutely. It gives a good, deep massage. I have had it for almost a year now and it works just as well as the day I bought it.
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I sent mine back .. never even plugged it in. When we put our legs into it we couldn't pull the upper section up for knee/thigh massage. You are supposedly able to do separate areas of massage, but we never got to try. I also wrote a review if you want to check it out.
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The instructions come in a separate email from the company and will probably arrive at or around the time the brush does. As for use, start brushing at your feet and brush up, then from the neck and shoulders down, always brushing towards your heart. This moves the lymph in that direction. Brush your arms from the hands to the shoulders. You will love how your skin feels, as this is an excellent exfoliator. I use it before every shower, in addition to the almond oil massage. A great combination. And I love how the bristles are just firm enough for a good massage but not so firm that they irritate your skin. Mine is very sensitive and I have yet to brush so hard that it's irritated. Enjoy!! The instructions come in a separate email from the company and will probably arrive at or around the time the brush does. As for use, start brushing at your feet and brush up, then from the neck and shoulders down, always brushing towards your heart. This moves the lymph in that direction. Brush your arms from the hands to the shoulders. You will love how your skin feels, as this is an excellent exfoliator. I use it before every shower, in addition to the almond oil massage. A great combination. And I love how the bristles are just firm enough for a good massage but not so firm that they... » Read More The instructions come in a separate email from the company and will probably arrive at or around the time the brush does. As for use, start brushing at your feet and brush up, then from the neck and shoulders down, always brushing towards your heart. This moves the lymph in that direction. Brush your arms from the hands to the shoulders. You will love how your skin feels, as this is an excellent exfoliator. I use it before every shower, in addition to the almond oil massage. A great combination. And I love how the bristles are just firm enough for a good massage but not so firm that they irritate your skin. Mine is very sensitive and I have yet to brush so hard that it's irritated. Enjoy!! « Show Less
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You could, but this is relatively soft and the massaging action is not great. I rely on it more for the heat in the winter against leather seats. I have more expensive, massaging cushions that are better massagers and would be better for chairs. I also have one that you can use flat on a bed that is wonderful, too, as an option.
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Yes, it`s a great way to get a massage while I rest on the couch, I`f notice a change on my blood pressure and im very rested since if used this massager
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You could. The heat takes forever to warm up. It also feels like the massagers have rough edges.
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I think you can use it on her, just don't let her do it by herself because of course it will be hot. Please make sure that you will be supervising every time you use it.
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I have used on calves, it is not the most comfy item for this, for your situation I would recommend you can search it: Kneading Portable Massage Cushion - Shiatsu-Style Massage for On-The-Go by Prospera you can even use in a vehicle or HoMedics PA-MH Therapist Select® Compact Percussion Massager
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I would have to say probably not. My husband tried it and it didn't feel very good and he felt kinda dizzy afterward. Everybody is different in what they like in a massage but this would not be what I would buy if you want to massage your head. Hope this helps.
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No that is how long 1 session last so it won't over do you on a massage session! Just add another session if you need one.
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I honestly have no idea if you can use it for a head massage. I know it's ok to use on your face b/c I use it on my face and the rest of my body. I don't think it would hurt ones head, but I've never used it on my head so I don't know.
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It is very light "oily" smell, you can barely smell anything. I didn't use it for massage personally but I would say it would work for a massage.
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You can...but it would be difficult. The machine was designed for someone to use on another, and it's heavy, so that person would need two hands to operate it correctly. It also depends upon the area the machine is used for...if it's for the soles of the feet, you can do it, but the company makes a foot massager that would be easier to use. If it's for the lower back, either you have to lay on it, or put it in a chair and lean on it as you're sitting down. You may want to look into the two handheld models the company makes; each has a long handle for hard to reach places on the back. Hope this helps you...good luck! You can...but it would be difficult. The machine was designed for someone to use on another, and it's heavy, so that person would need two hands to operate it correctly. It also depends upon the area the machine is used for...if it's for the soles of the feet, you can do it, but the company makes a foot massager that would be easier to use. If it's for the lower back, either you have to lay on it, or put it in a chair and lean on it as you're sitting down. You may want to look into the two handheld models the company makes; each has a long handle for hard to reach places on the back. Hope... » Read More You can...but it would be difficult. The machine was designed for someone to use on another, and it's heavy, so that person would need two hands to operate it correctly. It also depends upon the area the machine is used for...if it's for the soles of the feet, you can do it, but the company makes a foot massager that would be easier to use. If it's for the lower back, either you have to lay on it, or put it in a chair and lean on it as you're sitting down. You may want to look into the two handheld models the company makes; each has a long handle for hard to reach places on the back. Hope this helps you...good luck! « Show Less
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Well, it is put on separately...so you'd have the option of NOT putting it on. But it is not in any way intrusive; and, in fact, gives my elderly mother a handle to use as she gets into and out of the tub. She sits down on the seat while still outside of the tub. Then she can grab onto that little handle as she uses her other hand to lift her legs into the tub. But you always have the option of trying it with or without the handle.
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I think you would be quite pleased with the massage. It is strong and does penetrate deeply.Someone massaging you with it could push on the back and make it even stronger.I do not think you would be disappointed. I love mine and am very happy I purchased it.Good luck.