How to do a massage on the seat. We choose a massager for the back in a car. Overview of massage capes

Hello, my dear subscribers, as well as blog guests. Automobiles have become a part of our lives for a long time. Now this is not a luxury at all, but an easy way to move around. But even a seat in the most luxurious car puts a tremendous strain on the muscles. A massage cape on the car seat is what every driver should have in their arsenal. That's just how to choose the right tool, not everyone knows.

To begin with, I want to tell you why this invention is so unique. Initially, only very wealthy car owners could afford such devices. Massagers were included in the package of the most expensive luxury cars. Today, anyone can buy such a thing, depending on their own tastes, preferences and material capabilities.

The roller cape has the following functions:

Relaxes muscles after prolonged sitting in one position.
Relieves stress. Gentle massage helps to relax.
It has a significantly lower price than the services of a personal massage therapist.
Mobility. Car wraps are quite suitable for home use. Most models are perfectly fixed on ordinary office chairs.
Helps to get rid of some problems with the spine.

Advice! Do not use the product during heavy traffic. This reduces vigilance and reaction speed.

In addition, the device is simply irreplaceable when traveling long distances. With it, the road will not seem so tedious and upon arrival at the right place, you will feel like a squeezed lemon. Now we proceed directly to the choice of a massage cape. And if you suffer from severe pain in the spine, I recommend that you read my article and choose for yourself a complex of well-known specialists.

We meet by clothes

Appearance is the first thing every buyer pays attention to. Fortunately, manufacturers here do not skimp and offer a huge selection of colors and designs. However, given the fact that you will have to use this device often, the following colors are still the leaders among sales:

black;
grey;
white;
brown;
beige.

Such colors are universal and will perfectly fit into any salon, while traces of dust and dirt will not be so noticeable on them. This means that cleaning can be done less often, which will keep your acquisition of a neat appearance much longer.

For connoisseurs of practicality, manufacturers should pay attention to capes made of dense knitted fabric. In most cases, interlock acts as this. The fabric is breathable, retains its appearance for a long time and at the same time has a low cost.

Lovers of chic and luxury should appreciate the fixtures covered in faux leather. They ideally complement the interior of an expensive car and can also serve their owner for a long time. A separate niche is occupied by wooden capes. Of course, they have nothing to do with electrical appliances, but they can also have some pleasant effect. They can rather be attributed to the ancestors or progenitors of modern devices.

Complete set and design features

The massage effect is created due to the special effect of the internal structure of the cape. There are the following models:

Roller. The most simple and affordable. Inside the body of the device are special rollers made of wood or special ceramics. The latter have a higher cost and have an increased therapeutic effect. In the latest models, rollers can be made of silicone, plastic and jade.
Vibrating. Equipped with a special mechanism that reproduce vibration. Characterized by deeper penetration.
Vibrating roller. It is this complex that contains almost all new models of capes. Blowing from vibration sources and rollers allows you to significantly expand the functionality of the device.

When choosing, be sure to pay attention to the way you eat. More modern models are connected through the cigarette lighter in the car. To enable simplified options, you will need to purchase special converters. They are sold in almost all auto shops.

With a more detailed analysis, you will notice that all autocaps differ in power. Consider this criterion:

devices with low power up to 30 W are best suited for those who have a lean physique and do not like too intense massage;
30-40 W is usually referred to as the golden mean. The cape will be able to serve people with any preferences;
a power of 60 W is able to work out muscles even for overweight people who have a wide fat layer.

Straight into the heart

And now about the most important thing - the functionality of the cape. Depending on this, manufacturers offer to buy massage capes with the function:

Roller impact. Penetrates deep into the muscles, relieves tension, relaxes;
Vibromassage. It improves blood circulation, quickly toning the muscles. It is believed that it is he who is an excellent prevention from hemorrhoids;
Compressions. With the help of air exposure, gently works out a given area;
infrared heating. Not all capes have this option, but this effect definitely improves the effect of using the product. By warming up the muscles, the device helps to relax and increase blood flow;
Shiatsu massage. Point impact, in which certain areas of the body are worked out;
Light therapy. Only expensive models have. Blue light is famous for its therapeutic anti-inflammatory effects.

Important! The ability to adjust the intensity of exposure will allow you to customize the device for the individual characteristics of the user.

Massagers are able to work out the following departments:

spine;
chest;
lumbar;
gluteal.

For this, the appliances can be additionally equipped with headrests, collar bolsters or seats.

The lion's share of the cost of devices falls on these features. So, the price range lies within 5000-40000 rubles.

For the most economical and selective, I suggest watching a video on how to make a massage cape with your own hands:

What else to pay attention to

If you want to buy a truly worthy model, do not forget about the details. Comfort accessories:

remote control. Since the advent of remotes, our lives have become much easier. What are the TV remotes worth. In the case of a cape, and even a car one, the remote control will not only increase the comfort of use, but also take care of your safety, because you do not have to be distracted from the road;
timer. A very necessary thing. Firstly, because massage sessions must be limited in time, otherwise there is a risk of getting the opposite effect in the form of an increase in muscle tone. In various models, the cycle can be in the range of 10-20 minutes. Secondly, this feature will protect your device from overheating and thereby extend its life;
softening element. It is a special piece of soft material that helps to reduce the intensity of exposure. Although this element can be completely replaced with tight clothes or a towel;
storage loops. A simple, but certainly successful find. With such devices, you no longer have to think about where to put the cape. With the help of special loops, it can be easily hung on a hanger in a closet, where it will not interfere with anyone;
cooling function. It is very convenient to use, especially in hot weather.

Important! Pay attention to the possibility of removing the cover. This will make cleaning the product much easier.

At first glance, it may seem that all this is trifles. But in fact, with regular use, you will definitely notice them. Remember, it's the little things that make our lives better.

Be careful, it can hurt

So, I think there is no doubt that this thing really works. Now is the time to discuss how to do it so as not to harm yourself.

There are certain categories of people who are better off refraining from such a purchase. These include:

pregnant women. At this time, any impact on the abdomen and lower back is strictly prohibited. Simple massage can seriously interfere with the normal development of the fetus;
oncological diseases. Regardless of where the tumor is localized, heat and vibration are contraindicated. They can provoke an acceleration of the development of the malignant process;
any acute injuries, spinal hernia, disc displacement. In this case, any impact should be made exclusively by specialists under strict instructions. The use of the device in this case can seriously aggravate the situation. Be careful and learn;
inflammatory processes in the body. You can enjoy massage only after all the symptoms of any acute diseases have been removed.

And remember, a qualified massage therapist always acts according to the situation, having thoroughly studied the client's body. Massagers operate strictly according to the established program. They do not know flaws and especially delicate places. Therefore, be careful and strictly follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer and doctor.

User opinion

I will not pour water, so I will make an extract and collect only the key points:

heating enhances sensations;
some capes do not fit too tall or short people;
light colors get dirty too quickly;
without consulting a doctor, it is better not to use;
too voluminous copies are inconvenient to use and carry;
does not replace the hands of a massage therapist, but is great for relieving fatigue and muscle tension.

That's all there is to it. I hope my article was useful to you, and now you will not get lost in the huge assortment of this undoubtedly necessary accessory.

Greetings to all of you dear friends! We are drivers, driving a vehicle, sometimes “driving” for hours here and there, without changing the position of our body. This is the main inconvenience for the "operator" of any vehicle. Well, this is how the human body works, sitting in one place - certainly gives us discomfort and nothing can be done about it. Although, you can still come up with something, because we are people - the smartest organisms on the planet "Earth". Or rather, even so - everything has already been invented before us. So that the lower back does not ache, the back does not numb, our grandfathers also used an ordinary wooden seat cover. You must have come across it, from such round videos. So, despite the appearance of ultra-modern massager seats, as well as various electrical analogues, in the countries of the former USSR, it is the wooden cape on the car seat that is relevant to this day. Let's see what the success of this unpretentious creation is and whether it is possible to create such an accessory using improvised means.

Seat cover features

Absolutely all seat covers known to the world are divided into two types:

Active;
Passive.

The first ones are the very product of modern technologies, they are powered by a cigarette lighter and massage the car enthusiast's back with moving elements that are driven by electronics. In principle, I can’t say anything bad about such attributes, only one thing confuses me - the price. But today everything around says that we need to save, so we will postpone this option until better times.

The wooden cape is part of the group of passive accessories. It consists of two elements:

Conical or spherical wooden rollers - their number can be measured in hundreds.
Strong connecting thread - we like to use ordinary fishing line.

These two parts, when interacting, can really relax the driver's back, which will allow them to overcome more than one hundred kilometers without stopping. The procedure is as simple as twice two: the rollers, in contact with the driver's body, scroll along their axis in this way, stretching his back. In addition, due to the existing distance between the pieces of wood, a real ventilation branch is formed under you. That is, the likelihood of sweating is minimal.

Only environmentally friendly materials!

It would seem simple, what else can be tricks? But no, there is one small, but! The fact is that some types of wood species contain various resins in their structure, which over time will begin to appear on the surface, which means that they can easily ruin both new trousers and an expensive seat. To prevent this from happening, before buying a wooden cape, find out what wood it is made of. Ideally, it should be beech, covered with a varnished layer. It is resistant to mechanical damage, does not absorb moisture, and most importantly - safe for humans. Of particular value is a cape made of bone, which is almost eternal.

Also, thinking about your health and acquiring such an attribute, you need to consider the following. A wooden cape is used exclusively in the warm season. I know with us if you hang it, it will hang until it is erased. Well, if you seriously take care of yourself, then in winter it will only be colder from it.

Are you weak?

Knowing the mentality of many drivers (maximum independence), I can’t help but suggest one simple and effective way to do something similar with your own hands, and without any financial costs. Of course, on sale you can find special wooden rollers for creating a wooden cape, but tell me how many times this purchase will be cheaper. It's easier then to just buy a ready-made attribute. Agree, the whole problem is precisely in obtaining those ill-fated pieces of wood that are produced on special machines. I will say right away that we can do without them at all. Ordinary champagne corks are a great alternative. I understand that your first question is, “Where can I get them?”. If this is a problem, postpone the “skillful hands” procedure for a few weeks. December, friends, is ahead of the New Year, so this issue should disappear in January. So what we need:

Drill of small diameter;
Textile;
File;
Ordinary nylon thread and needle;
N is the number of traffic jams;
Drill or screwdriver.

Agree, such tools can be found in the workshop of any owner, you don’t need to buy anything. However, the process itself is a bit monotonous, it will require care and patience, but rest assured that the result will justify the effort.

I will not go into details and chew on each stage in particular. For what? Below you will find a video in which everything is clearly explained, I am sure you will get a great massage cape for the seats of your own “iron horse”. In principle, the final result depends only on you. Turn on your imagination and add personality to the accessory, no one limits your creative fantasies. That's all for me, leave feedback and be with us!

Man at all times sought to surround himself with comfort. This also applies to the workplace, where many of us spend quite a lot of time. To prevent sedentary work from negatively affecting the human body, specialists have developed such an innovation as a wooden chair cover that can relieve the load from the spine. Let's talk about what it is and what benefits this device can bring to a person.

Modern manufacturers provide customers with a fairly wide selection of such devices for chairs. Let's look further into what types of massage chair covers are available to the consumer in the domestic market today.

By shape

When choosing a wooden massage chair cover, it is important to pay attention to the shape of the accessory itself, as well as its structural elements. You can pick up compact models in the shape of a square, which are fixed on the seat of the chair. At the same time, the back of a person remains without massage, but the hips and buttocks are massaged. This is the cheapest option, rectangular capes will cost the buyer a little more. They cover both the sitting part of the chair and its back, thereby providing a massage of the hips, buttocks, lower back, back and cervical spine of a person.

If we talk about the shape of the structural elements that make up such devices, then it can be: cylindrical or round. Such rollers are made of wood and put on strong threads, subsequently tied into a single fabric of the cape. More expensive in cost are products whose massage elements are made in the form of a sphere of animal bones. You can also find models for a home chair made of fabric with sewn halves of stems or bamboo tubes.

All these products massage the back of a seated person if he changes the position of his body in an office or car chair. They cannot be considered a full-fledged massager, however, they significantly reduce the load that the user's back muscles and neck experience.

Square
Rectangular
Round rollers
Cylindrical rollers

By function

Based on the criterion of high functionality, all capes that exist today can be grouped into active and passive. Passive - provide a massage effect when a person changes the position of his body in a chair. They do not have power supplies, wires or control systems.

Active - are the product of modern technology, equipped with a power source (batteries, power cord, some models for car seats are powered by a cigarette lighter, and so on). Their design includes movable elements driven by electronics. It is easy to use such a device, it has a long service life and high efficiency. The main disadvantage of such products is their high cost.

All active capes are divided into two subspecies: vibration and roller.

The former are equipped with small chambers filled with air and connected directly to vibration micromotors. They are responsible for the pulsating or vibrational effect on the back muscle system of a seated person.

Roller models are equipped with movable rollers that replace air cushions. Such elements are launched by electrically controlled mechanisms combined with them and provide the body of a sedentary person with such an effect that differs from vibration massage. The rollers perform linear, point and wave-like movements, relieving muscle tension and contributing to their relaxation.

Manufacturers

The choice of such devices is diverse, so the buyer has the right to select the option that is relevant in terms of functions and features of the application. Many manufacturers are represented in the domestic market. Office chair covers, created using electronics from experienced manufacturers with a worldwide reputation, have a higher cost: Zenet, Medisana, Beurer. Slightly less cheap and high-quality active capes of domestic production are considered. For example, models of the Zoryan brand.

The cheapest, practical and uncomplicated to use are, of course, wooden accessories of domestic production. Their advantage, in addition to low cost, is high practicality, wear resistance.

Differences between capes

The choice of a specific type and size of such an accessory is mainly determined by the needs of the person himself, his financial capabilities. All products of this kind may differ according to the current season of their use. Wooden models are considered summer, because when they are used, voids form in the space between the back and the seat. In the summer heat, the body with such an accessory will sweat less, and in winter it will cool down, so you should not use them in winter. In winter, active-type models with electric heating are suitable.

If we talk about the cost of capes, then it varies depending on the functionality of the product. The price range is really wide, so it is quite possible for everyone to choose the best option for themselves.

Positive effects when used

The main purpose of such accessories is to make life easier for a person whose work is sedentary. For example, for an office employee, an administrator of beauty salons, and so on. Also, a massage cape on a chair is very relevant for drivers and just motorists. It allows you to reduce the load on the spine of a person who stays for a long time in a sitting position on a chair. The muscles of the back and neck relax, which prevents them from experiencing prolonged overload.

Such accessories are shown to a person with a sedentary lifestyle, a long stay behind the wheel of a car, as well as those who have some health problems. This cape is recommended for use in the treatment and prevention of hemorrhoids, vertebral hernia, back dermatitis, sciatica, inflammation of the prostate. And all because such a cape:

promotes muscle relaxation;
relieves pain in the back, neck, lower back, negative sensations from pinched nerve endings, fatigue;
improves blood circulation in the muscles, improves metabolism.

Contraindications

Massage, which is provided to a person by chair covers, has not only a positive effect on the human body, but can also provoke a number of negative consequences. Therefore, before choosing such an accessory, you need to familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications to its use:

inflammatory processes in the acute stage (for example, acute respiratory infections), pregnancy;
intestinal indigestion, poisoning;
alcohol intoxication.

Selection rules

Before purchasing, decide what factors to consider. All of them are listed in the table.

Be interested in the manufacturer's warranty for the model, because a self-respecting manufacturer often guarantees at least 2 years of uninterrupted operation of its products. Also check with the seller the possibility of service, replacement of the cover in case of wear, the availability of spare parts for repairs.

Video

From the video you will learn how to make a cape on a chair yourself.

Photo of wooden capes on a chair

Types of wooden capes designed for chairs.

Evgeny Sedov

When hands grow from the right place, life is more fun :)

The back aches, the neck hurts, the muscles swell - these are far from all the surprises of a static posture that overtake a motorist. You can make a stop every half an hour, warming up in front of astonished passers-by, but it is better to use special seat pads, enjoying an invigorating or soothing massage right in the car.

Types of massage capes

Car capes can be conditionally divided into two categories, depending on the goal you are pursuing - a deep massage, like from the hands of a massage therapist, or an energetic shake of stiff muscles. In the first case, roller massagers are suitable, in the second - vibration. Both of them are good in their own way. Almost all models of roller massage capes for a car seat include vibration massage.

Roller

They are massage capes for car seats equipped with special rollers. The simplest are passive wooden wraps massagers for a car. Models without electronic "stuffing", heating, other bells and whistles were invented in the last century. They still help out drivers with numbness of the back muscles and “petrification” of the buttocks. The classic version is wooden, jade balls or bamboo sticks strung on a strong thread, often from fishing line.

Advanced massage car seat cover – electric. Principle of operation: the rollers placed inside the autocape perform translational and rotational movements, moving along the back along the spine. Thus, the muscles are warmed up in depth, and if we compare such massagers for a car with manual massage, then the intensity of the impact is average.

In addition to simply rolling the rollers up and down, the cape massager on the car seat can do shiatsu - it imitates finger pressure in a circular motion, tapping, neck massage in special headrests. Peculiarities:

the area of influence, the speed of movement, the width between the rollers are adjustable;
operating modes are selected (in the form of ready-made programs);
the timer is set;
infrared heating enhances the massage effect.

Vibrating

Easy-to-carry massage cape for the car - vibration type. It is thinner and lighter than roller. The cushions with electric motors are built into the chair cover, creating vibrational forces that relax the muscles and have a calming effect on the nervous system. The more elements, the stronger the effect of the massage, but deep kneading does not occur with its help. The majority of vibration covers for chairs are equipped with infrared heating; there is a possibility to select modes and areas of influence.

How does a back massager work on a car seat

The massage cape is attached to the car seat with the help of securely fixing elastic straps. At the same time, no interference is created for adjusting the tilt of the chair itself, free space relative to the steering wheel. The massage cape does not take up much space in the cabin, with the exception of orthopedic models with a high headrest. The additional load created on the car seat by vibration capes is insignificant, which cannot be said about roller ones. However, the design and mechanism of the chairs were originally designed for high vibration, weight loads.

Are there any contraindications

Massage is an excellent remedy for car cramping, but it has a lot of contraindications, ranging from skin diseases to mental ones. In order not to harm the body, it is wise to consult a doctor by undergoing an examination for overt or hidden diseases. If everything is fine with your health, then massage is contraindicated:

with inflammatory processes in the acute stage (ARI, etc.);
pregnancy;
intestinal indigestion and poisoning;
alcohol intoxication.

How to choose a massage cover for the driver's seat

Roller capes are suitable for deep massage (most have the function of vibration massage), for superficial - vibration ones. If you need additional heat in winter, ask if the massager in the car is equipped with infrared heating. If you spend a lot of time sitting - driving and at work, then the ideal option is a vibration cape. It is more compact, can be quickly moved from a car seat to any office chair - all you need is an adapter for 12 and 220 V.

Self-respecting manufacturers give a guarantee on the product for at least 2 years. Ask the seller about service, the possibility of replacing the cover when worn, the availability of spare parts for repairs. Before you buy a car cape, it is advisable to personally test drive. A massage that one likes may be completely unacceptable for another. Appearance, additional functions (for example, built-in speakers, genuine leather) are a matter of taste and financial capabilities.

Overview of well-known manufacturers

The following companies occupy the leading positions in the market of massage car seat covers:

CASADA. Has been developing massage equipment in Germany for about 17 years, supplying car wraps to users in 37 countries around the world. Deep and high-quality massage, stylish design, the latest innovation - jade rollers.
BEURER. German manufacturer of medical equipment with a 90-year history. According to the ratings, some of the best car wraps are produced under this brand. Popular since 2011, the Beurer MG290 cream with neck massage has been discontinued, the closest analogue is MG295.
US MEDICA. American manufacturer of professional grade massage equipment since 1986. A decent price for car wraps is justified by the high quality of products.
BELBERG (Belberg). Chinese brand, made in Hong Kong. The affordable price of Belberg medical and massage equipment is combined with the high technology of car seat covers without sacrificing quality.
YAMAGUCHI Electronic Solutions. Founded in 1976, country of origin - Japan. Intelligent capes with bright design, high quality massage.
MEDISANA. A German company engaged in the development and production of innovative "home medicine" products for over 30 years. The line of massage capes includes both simple vibration models and roller capes with acupressure, intense shiatsu.

Car seat massager prices

A massage cape for a car seat can be purchased at medical and household appliances stores, in furniture and computer stores that sell computer chairs. You can buy a model in the online store by ordering through the electronic catalog (add the cost of delivery to the cost). Average prices in St. Petersburg for popular models (August 2016):

	Price, rubles					Additionally
		heating	Choice of modes, intensity, massage zones
		heating	Choice of modes, intensity, massage zones	roller	pinpoint
23300 Medisana MC-85E

Yamaguchi Yamato						SWING (swing)
CASADA Quattromed 3
						Ergonomic shape, neck massage, hanger
Belberg DJL-RD01

Your back hurts, but a large massage chair will not fit into every home or office. And a small neck massager will not massage the entire back of a tired person. Massage shiatsu-cape for a chair is an intermediate option between a full-fledged massage chair and a compact neck massager. The chair cover is suitable for office and car chairs: it massages the entire back area at once, and most models also add vibration massage to the buttocks.

Chair cover - Ecomed MC-85 E

Only five motors provide vibration, quite simple in execution, although an ergonomic pillow, a heating element and regulation right in the back of the massage cape itself. This is the simplest and most unpretentious equipment that can only be - you can buy several of these wraps, home, office and car. Despite its simplicity, Dr Scholl's has two levels of massage intensity and may well claim the title of “relaxing procedure”. The cape is very compact and easily transported in a bag. There are complaints about the bumpiness of the seat and the high level of noise during operation, but this is can be forgiven.

Cape with heating and vibration - KMD 019J

For those who prefer "cheap and cheerful" cape KMD 019J is suitable. At a cost of 2000 rubles, the product has a heating function and vibration. Using the remote control, you can adjust the intensity of the procedure and select one of the three massage zones. The cape has a compact size and fits perfectly into any chair or car seat.

But the problem is that despite the budget cost, KMD 019J is not in demand. Finding a live review on the Internet about this product is another task. It also has a rather meager functionality: lovers every time to do a different massage is recommended to take a closer look at a more expensive and functional device.

Feedback from a real buyer To be honest, I didn’t really like this cape, but for such a price it will do. I thought there would be more warming up, but no, it turned out to be weak for me, maybe because I'm cold?)

Top 3 Massage Roller Chair Covers

Roller massage capes with shiatsu balls come with and without headrests. The main complaint of buyers to massagers without a headrest is that shiatsu balls do not reach the shoulders and neck. Therefore, if your problem is concentrated in the upper back, then you most likely need the most expensive model with balls in the headrest.

The best back massage shiatsu cape - Casada Quattromed 4-S CMK-320

This cape is more like a massage chair. It is quite bulky and weighs 9 kg, which is why many users note that it is inconvenient to use it in the car. The product completely repeats the natural curves of the human body and can massage not only the back, but also the neck. As with the previously described cape, here you can also massage different parts of the back by moving the rollers up or down.

The heads inside are made of jade. The cover is removable: if you remove it, the massage will be more intense. The device can perform three types of massage: vibration massage, roller massage and Shiatsu, while the massage unit allows you to do 2 different massages at the same time. Also, Casada Quattromed 4-S CMK-320 has a warm-up function that allows you to enhance the therapeutic effect of the procedure. In general, the cape is not bad, but its bulky size can spoil the impression. It will be problematic for a fragile girl to move such a heavy device from one place to another.

Home massage cape - HoMedics SGM-1600H

There is no vibration massage in this option, but if you have a need to diversify your massage experiences, for example, today - gentle stroking movements, and tomorrow - hard sports massage, then HoMedics SGM-1600H is just right for this. The rollers rotate clockwise and counterclockwise, move up and down along the axis, working through the entire back. This cape has as many as three Shiatsu massage programs and three speed levels. This allows her to move from a calm massage to an aggressive one in an accelerated mode.

Feedback from a real buyer I have a sedentary job at home. Every day for 6-8 hours. Of course, sometimes I get up to eat or just walk, but still. My back started to hurt. After that I decided to buy this little thing. So far, I haven't noticed any cons. I use about a week.

The best smart massage cape - Medisana MC 826

Suitable for people of different heights - from 150 to 185 cm: the two upper shiatsu massage units built into the headrest will provide you with the desired quality of massage if you adjust the cape to your dimensions. It is especially recommended for people with a height of 165 cm and below, who usually find it difficult to choose a back massager so that the headrest balls fall on the neck muscles. Two sources of vibration with three levels of intensity are built into the seat, and six shiatsu nodes move along a complex path in the lower back, each of which has two balls, which gives the effect of a deep 3D massage.

Comparing an expensive massage cape and a cheaper neck massager

And now let's see if you always need an expensive massage cape or can you get by with a compact and cheap neck massager?

If your lower and middle part of your back hurts, you definitely need a massage cape. Vibrating or roller - you choose, it all depends on how powerful the massage you want and on your pain threshold.

But if the problem is concentrated in the upper part (neck and shoulders), then there are several options. The main claim of customers to massagers without a headrest is that shiatsu balls do not reach the neck and shoulders. And then you most likely need the most expensive model with individual balls in the headrest. If that's too expensive, try getting by with a cheap neck massager.

Comparison table of massage capes

Name	Main characteristics	Price
Smart cover Magiccomfort	Fast heating, there are 2 heating modes, orthopedic effect.	₽ 2690
Massage cape Ecomed	2 levels of massage intensity, orthopedic properties of the cape, fast heating.	₽ 2490
Massager Casada Quattromed