At the end of 2008, my family met up with a group of friends to visit the Rockefeller Center Tree. Because that area is so crowded during the holiday season, we knew that it would be hard to find each other in the crowd. So, we planned to all meet up at Brookstone (which is right next to the tree area).
While waiting for our friends to arrive, we took turns sitting in a chair that had an iNeed™ Lumbar Massage Cushion on it. I didn’t really get much of a chance to experience the massage though because my friends seemed like they needed some relaxation even more than I did!
I thought that since this product was so popular with the women (and men!) in the store, that I would try to review it for this site. When I reached out to Brookstone, they were more than happy to send me one to review or giveaway. (Most times, when given the option between reviews and giveaways, I choose giveaways. Not this time though. I needed to cut professional massages out of my 2009 budget, so I felt “compelled” to keep the massage pillow. Sorry!) On a better note (for you), they also sent me another excellent item, the Tranquil Moments White Noise Sound Machine for Baby, that I will be giving away later this month.
Anyway, let’s get back to the massage pillow. I love it! It’s so easy to use. You simply plug the adaptor into the wall socket after connecting the plug to the pillow. Then, you hit a button and have a wonderful shiatsu massage taking away your stress. What’s especially great about this pillow is that it is portable and adjustable (it has adjustable straps in order to fit properly in a variety of chairs). You can take it and use it in whatever chair you like. I have it massaging my lower back right now as I type! (You can use it on your upper back or lying down too.)
The only thing that I want to warn you of in regards to this product is that it can make your back sore if you use it too often. It has an auto shutoff after 20 minutes, so it’s best to use that/take a break. Overall, I think that every massage-loving mom should have an iNeed Lumbar Massage Pillow (especially since it’s only $59.95 – less than the cost of one professional massage!).
