Is shiatsu (kneading) better than vibration or compression?

Verified-purchase reviewers and community threads tend to favor shiatsu kneading combined with heat and air compression for the deepest relief, while lightweight vibration-and-heat wraps are praised more for convenience and targeting specific spots. Many reviewers say heat plus shiatsu 'feels next-level,' but people with sensitive feet sometimes find roller-based machines too intense at higher settings.