Shoulder and neck problems are common physical ailments of modern people, and many people choose to use traditional massagers to relieve these painful discomforts. However, nowadays, there is a new type of shoulder and neck relaxation tool – polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is gradually becoming popular. Compared to traditional massagers, polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers have significant differences in use, effectiveness, and comfort. Next, we will make a detailed comparison and analysis of these two products to help you understand their specific differences.
The Difference of Working Principle
Traditional massagers generally use electricity or battery power, through mechanical vibration or rotation to achieve muscle massage. However, the design of traditional massagers often does not fit the neck curve well, and requires the user to visually position and manually adjust the massage position and degree, the use of the effect has some limitations.
Our polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is designed with one-piece molding, which can better fit the neck curve. The surface evenly distributed convex points (massage points), through the weight of its own head on the relaxer, it will be adaptive stretching after the force, and the massage points on the surface can accurately massage the neck points, imitating the human massage method, also called gravity shiatsu massage method. The polyurethane material has softness and elasticity, as well as good weight-bearing capacity, which can exert comfortable pressure on the neck and achieve the effect of relaxing muscles.
Therefore, our polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer does not require external energy such as electricity or batteries compared to traditional massagers, making it simpler and more convenient to use, and it can deeply massage the shoulder and neck to relieve muscle tension, promote blood circulation and achieve relaxation therapy.
Difference of Materials
Traditional massager materials are mainly plastic, and metal, with almost no flexibility, hard texture, and easy to produce scratches and irritation. During neck massage, it often does not fit the neck curve well and is not very comfortable to use.
And our polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is made of polyurethane material, which is a new type of polymer material that is highly elastic, soft, wear-resistant, waterproof, grease-resistant, and other characteristics. This material is very comfortable in contact with human skin and can be designed and made according to the shape of the neck curve, the fit is higher, and more in line with ergonomic principles, making the massage more comfortable and can achieve a better massage effect.
In short, compared to the traditional massager commonly used plastic and metal materials, our polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer material is closer to the needs of the human body, both comfortable and has a high massage effect.
The Difference in Shape and Design
The shape and design of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and traditional massagers are very different, mainly in the following aspects:
- Shape design: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer usually adopts C-shaped and U-shaped arc design, which can better fit the neck curve, while the traditional massager usually adopts a long strip or spherical shape, which can not adapt well to the neck curve.
- Three-dimensional design: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxation apparatus has a three-dimensional design, and can fully massage the neck in six directions: front, back, left, right, up, and down, while traditional massagers usually only focus on a particular direction of massage.
- Touch sense design: polyurethane material is soft and has a good sense of touch, so most polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers have touch sense, are soft and comfortable, easy to hold and control, have high-grade texture, and are more ergonomic.
In short, polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer focus on ergonomics and comfort, more focused on the design of neck massage, with a variety of shape designs, while most traditional massagers use a single design, relatively single function.
Differences in Use Methods
The use of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers is different from that of traditional massagers, mainly in the following ways:
- Operation: The polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is usually made in one piece, without additional accessories such as a power supply. After placing it horizontally, the neck can be placed against it, which is very convenient and quick. While the traditional massager requires manual operation, the need to adjust the massage intensity and frequency, and so on.
- Location or place of use: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is designed to be more flexible, according to individual needs to freely choose the location of use, for example, in front of the desk, sofa, bed, or even car, more convenient. Traditional massagers need to be placed in the back and other fixed positions to use, less suitable for multi-occasion use.
- Massage mode: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers use their own head gravity downward pressure and deformation, the surface of the bump (massage points) precision massage points around the neck. While the traditional massager is usually used in the form of electric vibration massage.
- Adaptation to the crowd: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers is to support the neck after the force of adaptive deformation to produce a massage effect, more suitable for different ages, sexes, body types, and other people’s use. While the traditional massager is generally a gear setting and is not suitable for all people with neck pain.
In short, the use and characteristics of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and traditional massagers are different, so you need to choose the right product to use according to your actual needs.
The Difference in Effect and Comfort
The main differences in the effectiveness and comfort of the polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer and the traditional massager are as follows:
- Effect: The polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer uses the gravity shiatsu massage method, which is able to fully support the neck muscles after their deformation under stress, and the massage points precisely massage acupuncture points to stimulate the muscles more comprehensively, helping to relieve shoulder and neck fatigue, improve blood circulation and other problems. The traditional massager can only use a single vibration massage, some places can not be fully massaged.
- Comfort: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is made of soft polyurethane material, the design is reasonable, and the shape of the massage head is also more ergonomic, and very comfortable when used. Traditional massagers, on the other hand, are usually made of hard materials, which may cause discomfort or pain when used.
- Safety: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is a one-piece molding, with no internal complex structure, no power supply, very safe. While the traditional massager is usually powered by batteries, the use is not as safe and reliable but also needs to worry about the power problem.
- Use scenario: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is suitable for different occasions, such as at home, office, travel, and other places can be used; traditional massager can generally only be used at home or office and other relatively fixed occasions.
To sum up, polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer has a better effect, comfort, and safety compared with traditional massager, which is more suitable for different occasions.
The Difference Between the Applicable Population
Polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and the traditional massager for people differ mainly in the following places:
- Age: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is suitable for all ages, both teenagers and the elderly can use it; while the traditional massager may not be suitable for the elderly due to the high vibration strength.
- Work type: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is suitable for people who need to sit for a long time, use computers, office workers, drivers, waiters, and other occupations, but also for athletes, long-term drivers, and other people; traditional massager is suitable for people who need to often carry out the strenuous exercise, such as athletes, fitness people, and so on.
- Shoulder and neck problems: polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is suitable for people with shoulder and neck fatigue, stiffness, soreness, and other problems, but also for people who need to spend a long time at work with their heads down and bent over; and traditional massager is suitable for people with muscle strains, pain, and other problems.
In summary, the polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer and the traditional massager have differences in the applicable population, you need to choose the right product according to your own type of work, shoulder and neck problems, health status, and other characteristics.
Differences in Maintenance and Cleaning Methods
Polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and traditional massagers are relatively simple to maintain and clean, but there are some differences between them due to different materials and structures.
How to clean and maintain the polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer
- Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface, if the stain is more can be cleaned with a water basin with a little neutral detergent, and then dry and air dry with a linen cloth. Although it is a waterproof product, try not to immerse in water for a long time.
- Regularly disinfect with ordinary disinfectant solution.
- Avoid high temperature and high humidity environments to avoid accelerated aging.
- Polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers should be stored in a dry place when not in use for a long time, and avoid collision with sharp objects.
Cleaning and maintenance methods for traditional massagers
- Use a damp cloth to wipe the surface and avoid using cleaners containing acid and alkali ingredients.
- Filling materials sometimes need to be disassembled and cleaned to avoid prolonged moisture and odor contamination.
- Do not immerse the motor in water for cleaning to avoid damaging the circuit.
- Do not touch water (such as shower, or bath), and do not use it on the skin.
- Traditional massagers should be stored in a dry place when not in use for a long time while avoiding collision with sharp objects.
To sum up, the difference between the maintenance and cleaning methods of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and traditional massagers lies in the different materials and structures, users need to follow their own cleaning and maintenance methods.
The Difference Between Using Environment
The polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer and the traditional massager are used in the following different environments:
- Polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is usually suitable for use in a variety of settings because of their compact and lightweight characteristics, room, living room, office, park, and car, and can be used anytime and anywhere.
- Traditional massagers can be used in a variety of environments such as home, office, car, and so on. If used outdoors and in other places, consider the power, and other facilities equipped with the problem, such as the need for tables and chairs, and so on.
- Polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer adopts the design of Chinese medicine massage, through the surface massage points in the relaxer under the force and adaptive stretching of the neck points to fully massage, more comfortable and accurate than the traditional massager.
- Traditional massagers are usually manually adjusted by the strength and amplitude of the massage head part, the user needs to master the massage strength and parts, mostly used for facial and hand massage.
The Difference Between Sales and Development Trends
The market sales situation and development trend of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and traditional massagers are different as follows:
- Market sales: With the increasing stress and fatigue of life, the market demand for polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers is growing year by year. While the traditional massager market is facing some competitive pressure and saturation phenomenon.
- Development trend: the traditional massager mainly uses mechanical vibration, kneading, and pressure to relax muscles and relieve fatigue, the form of handheld and chair massager is the main ones. While the polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer uses advanced materials and technology, combined with biological and ergonomic principles, using a design that fits the human body curve, to achieve precise treatment and customized experience.
- Price factor: from the market price, the traditional massager price is generally relatively low, suitable for ordinary consumers to buy. The price of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers is relatively high, more suitable for the pursuit of high-quality consumer groups.
- Channel: traditional massager sales channels are relatively simple, and mainly rely on offline physical stores, but with the gradual development of e-commerce business, but also gradually involved in the e-commerce platform. The polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxer is more focused on online sales, to facilitate the user’s own experience at home, is easy to operate, and saves time.
Conclusion
This article mainly talks about some differences between polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers and traditional massagers, of course, both massagers have certain similarities and effects on shoulder and neck pain. We are a professional manufacturer of polyurethane shoulder and neck relaxers, support customization, and wholesale, interested friends can contact us at any time.
