Ideal for pain relief and bringing a sense of calm, massage attachments come with adjustable straps to secure into place on your sofa, office chair or any other perfect in your home, with easy-to-operate functions that make using them even more of a joy.
These will be a great addition to your household, whether you’re suffering from back aches and pains, muscle soreness or general stress. Using either vibrating massage motors or Shiatsu massaging nodes, sit back as the massagers get to work eliminating tension in lower, mid and upper back, ironing out knots and creating a soothing aura and headspace.
What to consider before buying a massage chair attachment
There are several things to consider when choosing the best massage attachment for your chair including the design and its features, while also taking your budget into account.
Varying from around £30 to £200, there is a suitable price tag for most, and sizes range from compact and travel-friendly to larger and less portable. Decide where you will be using yours – at home, in the office, in the car, on holiday (there are endless options) and check out the different designs to suit you.
Consider the features you’d like; do you want a rolling shiatsu-style massage or a more localised spot massage? Some attachments will do both while others tend to focus on specific areas on the back, neck and shoulders only. Make sure the attachment has a choice of intensities too so you can tailor the experience specifically to you – from low, medium or high-hitting movements.
Best massage pads at a glance
- Best for a life-like experience: HoMedics GEL Shiatsu Massage Cushion GSM1000 - £299.99, Boots
- Best for boosting circulation: Snailax Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager - £127.49, Amazon
- Best for a spa menu of treatments: HoMedics Max Shiatsu Massaging Chair - £200, Argos
- Best for Shiatsu-style relief: Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager - £199.99, Amazon
- Best for wireless: HoMedics Rechargeable Shiatsu Heated Massage Pillow - £70, Argos
- Best for vibrating treatment: Snailax Memory Foam Back Massager - £58.99, Amazon
- Best for spinal alignment: Renpho Back Massager - £89.99, Amazon
- Best for undoing stubborn knots: Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager - £94.51, Amazon
- Best for road trips: Streetwize Heated Car Seat Cushion with Lumbar Support - £32, Argos
- Best for deep heat: Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat - £79.99, Amazon
Below, we’ve rounded up our favourite massage attachments for chairs to bring you the ultimate relaxation.
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HoMedics GEL Shiatsu Massage Cushion GSM1000
Best for: a life-like experience
Give tired muscles and achy backs a helping hand with HoMedics. The home electronics brand has launched this gel-filled cushion that's designed to drape onto a chair and give you a therapist-like treatment.
There are programmes aplenty with split zones bringing relief to tense neck, shoulders and backs - or all three at once if you need it. Adjust intensity and heat to tailor your session to you.
Buy now £299.99, Boots
Snailax Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager
Best for: boosting circulation
An Amazon bestseller for good reason, this massaging pad will become your new favourite purchase.
Simply strap this versatile product onto your sofa, bedroom, dining or office chair and enjoy the professional masseuse feeling from the comfort of your own home.
Snailax aims to dial down your busy, fast-paced lifestyle, bringing you the ultimate relaxation with its deep tissue massage chair. Featuring four neck and back shiatsu massaging nodes, sit back and relax as they work up and down your body, relieving tired and tight muscles while enhancing blood circulation.
Choose between soft or stronger intensities, dial up the optional heat function and be left with soothed, tension-free muscles. The removable, washable neck cover makes it super easy to clean too.
Buy now £127.49, Amazon
HoMedics Max Shiatsu Massaging Chair
Best for: a spa menu of treatments
Transport yourself to a luxury spa with HoMedics’ multifunctional chair, complete with 14 different massage programmes. Rest against the comfortable design and use the remote control to choose between the multiple programmes and target zones – there’s shiatsu, upper back, full back, shoulders, hips… oh and don’t forget the extra soothing heat option.
The rotating mechanism will provide deep muscle relief for any aches and pains with an intense targeted massage and bring a lovely sense of Zen to your day. Featuring a washable cover.
Buy now £200.00, Argos
Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager
Best for: Shiatsu-style relief
Pinpoint the stiff areas on your back and let this nifty massager eliminate any stress and tension for you. Easy to attach to any chair with its adjustable straps, the shiatsu rollers will then get to work using four rotating nodes to mimic hands moving up and down. It’s the next best thing to a spa treatment.
Turn on the heat therapy feature for a cosy experience, as well as the vibrations on the seat to target your hip and thighs, and when the programme is completed, you’ll notice relief to tense areas. You can use this anywhere as it’s portable – pack on your next trip away, take it to the office, or transform your home into a therapeutic spa. Detachable and the neck cover and flaps are washable.
Buy now £199.99, Amazon
HoMedics Rechargeable Shiatsu Heated Massage Pillow
Best for: wireless
Small but powerful, bring instant relief to tight knots and aching muscles across your whole body with this handy-sized Shiatsu pillow.
Whether travelling, at work, or lying on the sofa at home, just pop it under the offending knots and enjoy a highly effective massage. The pillow has integrated controls with dual massage nodes to recreate circular finger techniques, and you can add in some heat by pressing the button on its side for extra warmth to loosen any stiffness.
Best of all, it's conveniently portable to create calm and comfort wherever you go.
Buy now £70.00, Argos
Snailax Memory Foam Back Massager
Best for: vibrating treatment
Customise your massage experience to you with Snailax’s slick chair attachment. With the tailored treatment, you can choose between four variable vibration intensities, and relieve tension, stress and pain all over your upper body.
Six powerful vibrating massage motors will tackle muscle pain in either your upper, mid or lower back while you sink into the soft and cosy seat cushion. It also features a heating pad to radiate some gentle warmth and extra comfort when reclined.
Buy now £58.99, Amazon
Renpho Back Massager
Best for: spinal alignment
Eliminate tight and aching muscles with Renpho’s back massager – an innovative ‘s’-shaped design to fit and support the curvature of the spine.
Whether you prefer to concentrate on one area of your back with a spot massage or target the whole spine with the rolling massage setting, relax into the luxury chair for an intense spa-like session.
There are three intensity options to flick between as the four soft gel kneading massage nodes roll and knead into your body. Add in some heat to warm up your body and turn on the vibrations in the seat to feel utterly spoiled. It is made from soft-touch synthetic leather and breathable mesh with a removable neck pillow for easy cleaning.
Buy now £89.99, Amazon
Zyllion Shiatsu Back and Neck Massager
Best for: undoing stubborn knots
Unwind with a real-life massage experience and lay back onto this pillow for a deep kneading tension release. Featuring massage nodes that automatically change direction every minute to mimic a natural Shiatsu hand massage, this is the perfect way to ease physical stresses such as overused and tight muscles.
The ergonomic design contours to your lower and upper back and provides highly effective results. It even has a heating function to enhance blood circulation. Ultra-compact and lightweight, carry with you wherever you go and attach to your favourite chair using the adjustable strap.
Buy now £94.51, Amazon
Streetwize Heated Car Seat Cushion with Lumbar Support
Best for: road trips
One for on the move, this car seat cushion is the perfect solution for those who travel a lot and need a quick hit to relieve back aches and pains. A compact, ergonomic design makes it great for long and short journeys and is equipped with universal elastic straps to easily connect to your seat. Adjust the heat and relax as the pulsating massage action supports your back and increases blood circulation.
Buy now £32.00, Argos
Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager with Heat
Best for: deep heat
Turn up the heat with Comfier Shiatsu Back Massager. It features 12 massage nodes that tackle deep tissue, an ergonomic design to suit both the contour of the body and a chair, plus two intensity levels for versatile use. A supportive massage cushion with a warming heat function and a timer allows for periodic heating sessions - perfect for knots and aches.
The massager is designed for all body parts, neck, back and legs included and is an easy-carry, portable option for travel or days in the office.
Buy now £79.99, Amazon
