No offense to my massage therapists, but they can never quite reach those deep knots that torment me. It’s packed with features, including a remote control, and no fewer than 14 massage styles and strengths. You also get five interchangeable head attachments, including a ball head for intensively targeting acupressure points. Adjustable massage settings are available on some of the higher-end back massagers, and let you get just the right massage for you. The Moyess Total Body Massager® is an FDA-cleared system that is highly advanced in restoring lower back health and providing long-lasting relief from pain.

You can’t adjust the massage strength on this one, but users report that the massager adapts well to different body parts such as neck, shoulders, arms and legs, so it’s pretty versatile.We use a combination of Mindfulness, Massage and Therapeutic Interventions to help you to optimise your daily life.

The training using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) leads to increased activation of the muscles responsible for stabilizing the spine when subjected to load, and it also shows a positive impact on pain ratings. The built-in rechargeable battery lasts 140 minutes on a full charge, so this is a brilliant massager to keep in the car or pack for an activity break.Beyond shape and size, though, back massagers also aim to deliver specific types of massage, mimicking different massage therapies. Wraparound back massagers are becoming very popular, because they’re ideal for wearing while you work from home. This type of massage is hard to recreate with a portable back massager, so you tend to find it only as an option in larger massage chairs and mats. Our most expensive recommendation is this superb mains-operated back massage chair (well, chair cover), which fits over your office chair or car seat. Shiatsu massagers mimic the traditional Japanese massage therapy which delivers a deep, kneading massage with circular motions.