I started a new job that gives me horrible shoulder pains. My left shoulder is so tense and full of knots. I needed to find a good massager to use in between massage appointments. I bought this, the similar Hueplus shoulder shiatsu massager, and the zymillion shiatsu massage pillow. This brookstone one is the best! Compared to the Hueplus one, this is not as heavy and the straps are thinner and less stiff, which Makes it easier to move around and use. Easy to move it to massage where I need it to massage. I've even used this for when I have bad stomach cramps because it is heated and the massaging helps also! I don't need to go get a massage as often as I thought I would need to anymore.The zymillion one was nice and I kept it, but I should've returned it because I always end up reaching for my brookstone massager since it is much easier to use. The zymillion pillow doesn't have straps and is hard to place where I need it to massage.I had also bought my mom the zymillion one for Christmas, but now I will buy her this brookstone one.