{"id":324,"date":"2026-08-14T15:21:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-14T13:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/naipo.sajtmajstor.com\/vodic-za-izbor-masazera\/"},"modified":"2026-09-28T10:26:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T08:26:46","slug":"massager-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/vodic-za-izbor-masazera\/","title":{"rendered":"Massager buying guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"324\" class=\"elementor elementor-324\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe0b870 e-con-full n-poz-omot e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"fe0b870\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c33e7a elementor-widget elementor-widget-naipo-zaglavlje-strane\" data-id=\"4c33e7a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"naipo-zaglavlje-strane.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<nav class=\"mrvice\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><div class=\"okvir\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/\">Home<\/a><svg class=\"ikona mrvica-strelica\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m9 5 7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/li><li><span aria-current=\"page\">Massager buying guide<\/span><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/nav><section class=\"strana-zaglavlje\"><div class=\"okvir\"><h1>Massager buying guide<\/h1><p class=\"uvod\">What really makes the difference between devices and the most common mistakes people make when buying.<\/p><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2da5478 e-con-full n-poz-sadrzaj sadrzaj e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2da5478\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8733751 e-con-full n-poz-kolona e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8733751\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e44696 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8e44696\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Massagers in Serbia sell for anywhere from about 800 to over 200,000 dinars, and many look similar in photos. This article explains which parameters make a real difference, what to look for in each group of devices, and the most common reason for disappointment after buying.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"zona\">Choose the area first, not the device<\/h2>\n<p>Massage devices are purpose-built. A foot massager has rollers and air chambers arranged to match the anatomy of the sole, and a neck massager has heads arranged to cover the trapezius muscle. You can't swap one for the other in either direction.<\/p>\n<p>So the first question is not which device is best, but where exactly you feel tension. If the answer is in several places, look at where it is worst and how often. A universal full-body solution exists only in the massage chair category, and it costs considerably more.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"pistolji\">Massage guns<\/h2>\n<p>With massage guns, look at four numbers.<\/p>\n<h3>Head stroke amplitude<\/h3>\n<p>How far the head moves back and forth. A shorter stroke feels gentler and is more comfortable for beginners. A longer stroke goes deeper into the muscle and feels much more intense. If you are buying for someone who is not used to massage, a shorter stroke is the better choice.<\/p>\n<h3>Percussions per minute and number of speeds<\/h3>\n<p>More speeds mean the same device can be used for warming up before training and for relaxing in the evening. A single-speed device is used less often because it is not comfortable in every situation.<\/p>\n<h3>Noise level<\/h3>\n<p>Percussion devices are by nature louder than shiatsu massagers, because the head works by striking. For our models, the declared level is between 43 and 55 dB and is listed in each product's specification. If you plan to use the device in the evening in a flat, this detail matters.<\/p>\n<h3>Weight and battery<\/h3>\n<p>You hold the gun in your hand and massage your own back, which means weight decides whether you will actually use it. Models of about 500 grams are used much more often than 1.5 kilogram models. Battery life matters if you take the device to the gym.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf74ea4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-naipo-dugme\" data-id=\"cf74ea4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"naipo-dugme.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p><a class=\"dugme dugme-obrub dugme-malo\" href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/product-category\/massagers-by-form\/massage-gun\/\">Massage guns in our range <svg class=\"ikona\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"m9 5 7 7-7 7\"\/><\/svg><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d99d2f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d99d2f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"vrat\">Neck, shoulder and back massagers<\/h2>\n<p>There are three types here, and you choose based on how you sit.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shiatsu belt or cushion.<\/strong> Worn around the neck or pressed against the back with your hands. Cordless models can be used anywhere, while corded ones give constant power. Also suitable for calves and thighs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massage seat cover.<\/strong> Covers the full length of the back, works in zones and has heating. Choose it if you spend most of the day in a chair.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Massage chair or seat.<\/strong> Covers the back, shoulders, seat and legs at once. Choose it when several members of the household will use the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For all of them, check whether there is heating, how many intensity modes there are and whether the heads change rotation direction. Changing direction matters, because massage in one direction stops being felt after a few minutes.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stopala\">Foot massagers<\/h2>\n<p>Three types, with different purposes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Shiatsu massager with rollers.<\/strong> Mechanical sole massage, usually with heating and air compression. For everyday fatigue and hard soles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foot and calf device.<\/strong> Larger, it also covers the calf. Choose it if the problem is heaviness in the whole leg, not just the sole.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foot spa bath.<\/strong> Warm water, bubbles and rollers. It is more pleasant, but needs preparation and washing after use, so in practice it is used less often than a dry massager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"kompresija\">Compression massagers and lymphatic drainage<\/h2>\n<p>The cuffs fill with air in sequence from bottom to top, pushing fluid towards the heart. This is the same principle salons call pressotherapy. Choose it when your legs are swollen and heavy, after standing for a long time or a flight, or for recovery after training.<\/p>\n<p>With these devices, look at the number of chambers, the number of pressure levels and whether the cuffs are cordless. Cordless models can be used while you move around the house, while mains-powered ones have stronger pressure.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"oci\">Eye massagers<\/h2>\n<p>The smallest category and the easiest choice. They all combine acupressure around the eye socket, heating and gentle vibration. The differences are whether the device has Bluetooth for music, how long the battery lasts and how soft the mask is. It is most often bought for people who work at a screen and for trouble falling asleep.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fotelje\">Massage chairs and seats<\/h2>\n<p>The only category where buying without trying is not recommended. How a chair massage feels depends on your height and build, and the technical data don't show that. We recommend coming to the shop and sitting in the model you are interested in. The chairs are on display at Jurija Gagarina 151a, TC Piramida, shop 95.<\/p>\n<p>With chairs, look at the length of the track the heads move along, the number of airbags, whether there is heating in the lower back area, and the load capacity.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"greske\">Four costly mistakes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-626b6f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-naipo-kartice\" data-id=\"626b6f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"naipo-kartice.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"n-blok\"><div class=\"koraci pojava\"><div class=\"korak\"><h3>Wrong purpose<\/h3><p>A device bought because it was on sale, not because it suits the area that bothers you, ends up in the cupboard. This is the most common reason for dissatisfaction.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"korak\"><h3>Ignoring details because of the price<\/h3><p>The number of modes, the attachments and the motor power are where the cheapest devices cut corners. Without them you don't get a therapeutic effect, just vibration.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"korak\"><h3>Not paying attention to ergonomics<\/h3><p>An awkward shape or too much weight means you will rarely use the device. For handheld devices, this matters more than power.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"korak\"><h3>Wrong type of power supply<\/h3><p>A cordless device gives freedom of movement, a mains-powered one gives constant power and does not depend on a battery. The decision depends on where you use it, and it is hard to change later.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e572d2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e572d2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 id=\"cene\">What you get in each price range<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tabela-omot\">\n<table>\n<thead><tr><th>Range<\/th><th>What you usually get<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr><td>up to 3,000 RSD<\/td><td>Unbranded devices, one speed, no warranty service in the country. Usually vibration instead of massage.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>3,000 to 10,000 RSD<\/td><td>Entry-level branded models, eye massagers, simpler shiatsu cushions, smaller massage guns.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>10,000 to 20,000 RSD<\/td><td>The widest choice. Massage guns with several attachments and speeds, shiatsu belts with heating, foot massagers.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>20,000 to 60,000 RSD<\/td><td>Foot and calf devices, compression systems, massage seat covers, entry-level massage chairs.<\/td><\/tr>\n<tr><td>over 60,000 RSD<\/td><td>Massage chairs with full-body coverage.<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:.9rem;color:var(--siva-500)\">The ranges are approximate and refer to the Serbian market at the time of writing. Current prices of the models we sell are on the product pages.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13273d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-naipo-info-kutija\" data-id=\"13273d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"naipo-info-kutija.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"info-kutija\"><p>If you are still not sure after reading this, take <a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/which-massager-do-i-need\/\">the three-question quiz<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:+38163397721\">063 397721<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8f56f1 e-con-full n-poz-kolona e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"a8f56f1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aecdba0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-naipo-bocna\" data-id=\"aecdba0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"naipo-bocna.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<aside class=\"bocna\"><div class=\"bocna-kutija\"><h3>On this page<\/h3><ul>\n<li><a href=\"#zona\">Choose the area first<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#pistolji\">Massage guns<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#vrat\">Neck, shoulders and back<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#stopala\">Foot massagers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kompresija\">Compression massagers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#oci\">Eye massagers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fotelje\">Chairs and seats<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#greske\">Four mistakes<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cene\">Price ranges<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"bocna-kutija\"><h3>Need advice?<\/h3><p>Tell us where you feel tension and how often you would use the device. We will suggest a model, with no obligation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"><a class=\"dugme dugme-glavno dugme-malo dugme-puno\" href=\"tel:+38163397721\"><svg class=\"ikona\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"1.6\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><path d=\"M6.2 3.5h3.1l1.6 4-2 1.3a11 11 0 0 0 5.3 5.3l1.3-2 4 1.6v3.1a2 2 0 0 1-2.2 2A16.5 16.5 0 0 1 4.2 5.7a2 2 0 0 1 2-2.2Z\"\/><\/svg> 063 397721<\/a><\/p><p style=\"margin:0\"><a class=\"dugme dugme-obrub dugme-malo dugme-puno\" href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/contact\/\">Send question<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"bocna-kutija\"><h3>Shop<\/h3><p>Jurija Gagarina 151a, TC Piramida, shop 95<br \/>11070 Novi Beograd<\/p>\n<p>Weekdays 9 am to 6 pm<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"bocna-kutija\"><h3>Useful pages<\/h3><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/which-massager-do-i-need\/\">Quiz: which massager do I need<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/massager-buying-guide\/\">Buying guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/types-of-massage\/\">Types of massage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/delivery-and-payment\/\">Delivery and payment<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/warranty-and-service\/\">Warranty and service<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/aside>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Po\u010detna Vodi\u010d za izbor masa\u017eera Vodi\u010d za izbor masa\u017eera \u0160ta zaista pravi razliku izme\u0111u ure\u0111aja i koje gre\u0161ke se naj\u010de\u0161\u0107e prave pri kupovini. Masa\u017eeri u Srbiji se prodaju u rasponu od oko 800 do preko 200.000 dinara, a na fotografiji mnogi izgledaju sli\u010dno. Ovaj tekst obja\u0161njava koji parametri prave stvarnu razliku, \u010dime se treba voditi [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-324","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=324"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3304,"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/324\/revisions\/3304"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/naipocare.rs\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=324"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}