Any driver knows the problem of a numb, sore back with prolonged driving. To get rid of discomfort, manufacturers offer special wraps, pillows and other accessories.
There are several types of back massagers. The easiest - wraps on the driver's seat. It is easily installed on any seat, regardless of the make of the car. There are simple capes with wooden rollers: the driver sits on a chair, drives a car and kneads his back. They do not allow you to adjust the massage time. If you want to stop the impact on the back, you have to stop, remove the cape and sit behind the wheel again.
Advanced models are equipped with special mini-pillows in which vibration motors or vibration rollers are hidden. Management is carried out remotely: the driver can switch modes, choose the duration of the massage. Such models are connected to the mains, which means that in addition to a useful accessory, you will have to purchase an adapter with a voltage converter.
The third type of wraps is infrared. Massage, that is, a mechanical effect on sagging muscles, does not carry such wraps. A special heating system is installed here: infrared rays affect the muscles, heat them, normalize blood circulation. Thanks to this, swelling and fatigue are eliminated.
Criterias of choice
When choosing a car massager, you need to focus on the following parameters:
- Shape and size. The larger the massager’s area, the more back muscles it affects. There are standard models that cover only the back and seat, models with a headrest, with sidewalls, small massage pillows only for the cervical-collar zone, buttocks.
- Material - natural fabric, wood, bamboo, artificial leather.
- The principle of action is mechanical, electrical, infrared.
- Basic and additional functions - it is possible to purchase a massager with a minimum of options or with several useful functions.
Mounted massager in the car
Options are as follows:
- Several modes or massage techniques. The easiest mode is vibration at a given speed. More advanced models offer pats, kneading, impact on the deep muscles.
- Separate work of different massage zones. At the request of the user, the massager can act specifically on the back, buttocks, neck.
- Light therapy - models with this option have built-in light bulbs that envelop the interior of the car with soft light. It relaxes, soothes and normalizes eye function.
- Manual adjustment of intensity - selection of operating mode, speed.
- A timer is a useful option for those models that are powered by a cigarette lighter or electricity. The timer allows you to turn the accessory on and off in time, so as not to spend a lot of electricity and avoid negative excessive effects on the muscles.
The best budget models of car massagers
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Massage wrap MCH Medisana
Cost: from 2999₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
This vibratory massage device is ideal for use in a car or in a home chair. The compact cloak is made of fabric, vibro rollers are hidden inside. The device is connected to the mains or cigarette lighter.Due to its large size, the massager acts on several zones:
- back;
- shoulders
- lower back;
- hips.
Pros:
- works from a network
- there are five modes of operation
- there is a heating function
- low price
Minuses:
- fabric coating quickly deteriorates
- the control unit is not protected by an anti-slip coating, it easily glides in the hand and falls out while the car is moving
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Massage wrap Bradex Just Space KZ 0308
Cost: from 2900₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
Massage of the upper back, cervical-collar zone, hands is carried out using the built-in rollers. The manufacturer equipped the model with 8 rollers that rotate in different directions in order to bring the sensations as close as possible to manual massage. The design of the accessory is such that it can be used not only to relax the shoulders. Cape is not fixed on the chair. It rests on the body with the help of sleeves, but you can act on the legs, lower back, if properly positioned "Just space." Accessory control - mechanical. The intensity of exposure depends on the degree of tension on the sleeves. However, you can connect the gadget to the cigarette lighter and enjoy an automatic massage. There is auto-heating, which starts only when connected to the mains.
Pros:
- manual and automatic operation
- two directions of movement of the rollers
- availability of heating
- multifunctionality - use for different zones
Minuses:
- light beige color
- fabric coating that quickly loses visual appeal
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Massage Cape Gezatone AMG 388
Cost: from 2999₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
The manufacturer positions this model as a complete replacement for professional tools. Indeed, the device has several modes of operation and allows you to act on different muscle groups. A car massager for the lower back, back, shoulders can be used not only in the car, but also at home. The device provides vibration massage thanks to the inserted rollers. Management takes place remotely using a special remote control. There is a heating mode for muscle relaxation. There are several modes of exposure to the body:
- general relaxing massage;
- pats;
- pressure;
- grinding;
- stroking rollers.
Pros:
- compact and light weight
- several operating modes
- availability of heating
- durable fabric coating
- two types of food to choose from
Minuses:
- no timer
- there are many contraindications to use
Best mid-range car massagers
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Massage wrap US Medica Pilot
Cost: from 4900₽
Rating:4.0 / 5
A small, lightweight massager is attached to the car seat or chair with straps. It covers not only the back of the seat, but also the horizontal surface. Management is carried out by the remote control. This part is equipped with a small display on which you can clearly see information about the operation of the device. But even if the user forgets about the remote control, the massager works for only half an hour, and then automatically goes into sleep mode. The accessory will help to relax and tone all muscle groups. The rollers inside the massager act on the back, shoulders, hips, shoulder blades, and thoracic region. It is enough to choose one of the eight available modes.
Pros:
- many operating modes
- impact on the hips and buttocks
- there is a heating function
- the remote control is equipped with a display
Minuses:
- maximum working time - only half an hour
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Massage Cape Gess Happy Back Next
Cost: from 10500₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
Cape from the brand Gess is recommended for use not only in the car, but also at home.A distinctive feature of the model is its complex design. First, a special emollient pad must be put on the massager (back and seat). Only then fasten it to the car seat. Otherwise, hard clips will put pressure on the back and instead of relaxing the user will get discomfort. There is a control panel. Using it, you can enable one of the available modes:
- choose a zone - only the upper part, only the buttocks, both zones at the same time;
- adjust seat heating;
- choose one of three capacities;
- choose the time of work.
Pros:
- there is a softening pad
- you can select the zone on which the impact
- there is a massager heating
- convenient mount that fits car and office chair
Minuses:
- in some modes, the videos are very noisy
- without lining the massager will be very tough and uncomfortable
- the maximum time for one session is only 15 minutes
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Massage Cape Gezatone AMG 389
Cost: from 4590₽
Rating:5.0 / 5
Universal device suitable for home, office or car. The advantages of the model is its compactness. Vibration rollers are placed in a thin and light massager. Management is carried out using the remote control. The model received several useful options. In addition to the standard heating of the rollers, a built-in fan is provided, which is useful in the warm season. In addition to heat and cold, several massage modes are used to influence the muscles:
- three levels of intensity - from weak to strong vibration;
- work in only one area - massage of the back, buttocks, shoulder blades and neck;
- Five types of massage, including tonic, relaxing.
Pros:
- sizes - thin and light massager for home and in the car
- many operating modes
- integrated fan
Minuses:
- only half an hour of work
- to turn on you need a certain temperature in the room or salon
Expensive car massagers
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Massage wrap Beurer MG 295
Cost: from 17991₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
The Beurer massager has a well-thought out anatomical design that gives relaxation. The car massager is easily mounted in the passenger compartment and is controlled using the remote control. There are 11 modes of operation, including modes for different areas of the body or different intensities. The user selects the time for one procedure on his own.
Pros:
- massager height can be adjusted
- anatomical design is convenient for most users
- the cover is removable and easy to erase
- there is heating rollers and protection against overheating
- a large number of operating modes
Minuses:
- the massager due to the design is not suitable for people with a non-standard figure
- beige fabric and faux leather are easy to get dirty
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Massage wrap Medisana MC 822
Cost: from 17200₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
The car massager Medisana MC 822 can be customized for a specific user - to raise or lower the pillows around the neck. In addition to the cervical zone, the built-in rollers act on the back, hips and buttocks. Especially for the lower body there is a three-level massage. In addition to massage, it efficiently offers soft infrared radiation. The muscles warm up and relax. The operating time of the vibration rollers is controlled by the built-in timer. The maximum time for one session is 15 minutes.
Pros:
- Velcro fastened - easy to fix on car or home seat
- the coating repels dirt and moisture
- there is a height adjustment
- there are three intensity levels
Minuses:
- the chair takes up a lot of space
- short massage sessions
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Massage Cape Belberg Neo Driver BM-03
Cost: from 26100₽
Rating:4.5 / 5
The car massager works on the basis of 28 built-in airbags. They pump air, create vibrations and thus act on the body. The device has two motors, so it needs to be connected to the mains or to the cigarette lighter. There are 5 programs, among which 1 program is for vibration massage and 4 programs are designed for air-compression massage. All available modes affect the hips, buttocks, lower back, the entire back, as well as the cervical-collar zone. Remote control and easy mode switching are provided. Due to the design, the massager for the car turned out to be heavy, it is difficult to remove and install it on another seat. Therefore, the manufacturer covered the accessory with durable, dirt-repellent leather.
Pros:
- ergonomic material
- special design with airbags
- possibility of exposure to all areas
Minuses:
- heavy weight massager
- few programs
