| Massage chairs have the potential to be | | | | stiffness, then you should invest in a |
| significant investment. Therefore, it is | | | | massage chair that offers excellent |
| important for you to do some research | | | | mechanical massage to your body or |
| beforehand. Your decision to buy a | | | | specific area of your body. A good |
| massage chair is typically influenced by | | | | example of this is the Isymphonic |
| your requirements and budget. Asking | | | | massage chair that has been designed to |
| yourself some right questions to | | | | be especially effective in the neck and |
| ascertain your needs before making the | | | | shoulder areas. Panasonic's Pro Elite |
| purchase can help you make the right | | | | comes with airbags in the chairs arms |
| choice. | | | | that inflate and deflate to massage the |
| A massage chair is specifically designed | | | | neck and shoulder areas. Some other |
| to stimulate the pressure points in your | | | | chairs have air bags that inflate and |
| body and relax your muscles. A | | | | deflate in the legs and foot region, |
| well-designed massage chair should | | | | while others have them in the lower |
| provide you relief from pain as well as | | | | back, hip, and buttocks areas. |
| complete relaxation. The two most common | | | | When testing the massage chair, also pay |
| types of massage chair are Shiatsu and | | | | special attention to the pressure or |
| Swedish massage chairs. Shiatsu massage | | | | intensity of the massage offered. Though |
| chairs use a combination of movements to | | | | the intensity of the massage can be |
| stimulate the body's pressure points by | | | | adjusted according to individual |
| the help of pressing, patting, sweeping, | | | | preference, you must sit in the chair |
| rolling, and rotation movements, while | | | | for at least 15 minutes to ascertain |
| Swedish massage chairs use long and | | | | that the pressure and comfort are |
| smooth strokes combined with kneading | | | | acceptable. |
| movement. | | | | If you like to sit with your legs on a |
| What Are Benefits Of Using A Massage | | | | higher level, then check if the massage |
| Chair? | | | | chair has an extendable leg rest or an |
| Knowing the benefits of a product like | | | | ottoman. |
| massage chair can emphasize the need for | | | | Where Should You Put The Massage Chair? |
| that product and educate you towards its | | | | Now that you have tested the massage |
| important. The benefits of having a good | | | | chair and probably made up your mind |
| massage chair are manifold specifically | | | | about which chair to buy, its time to |
| for your health. Here are some of the | | | | think about where you can keep the |
| most common benefits: | | | | chair. Since massage chairs are bulky, |
| * Totally freedom from stress and deep | | | | they require more space. Usually, a |
| relaxation | | | | bedroom or a home office is the most |
| * Relief from stiffness and tension in | | | | popular choice for putting a massage |
| muscles | | | | chair in. Discuss with people who will |
| * Reduction in body tension and muscle | | | | be using the massage chair to make sure |
| spasm | | | | that the place where you keep the chair |
| * Better joint flexibility and wider | | | | works for them or not. |
| range of motion | | | | Reclining massage chairs cant be kept |
| * Enhanced flexibility and efficient | | | | with their back close to a wall. A |
| movement | | | | better idea is to measure the space |
| * Reduced blood pressure levels | | | | where youd want to put the massage chair |
| * Better blood circulation | | | | before making a selection. You can also |
| Can Anyone Use A Massage Chair? | | | | seek the advice of a chair salesperson |
| Now that you know the benefits of | | | | to find out the area required for your |
| massage chairs, you are probably | | | | massage chair. |
| interested in knowing who can use it. | | | | If you are not sure where youll put the |
| Well, massage chairs are typically | | | | chair, you may want to buy one with |
| designed for an average height of 5'10". | | | | wheels like the Ijoy. Not only can you |
| So, if you are much taller or shorter | | | | move it from one room to another but |
| than this height, we suggest you give | | | | also keep it out of sight when not in |
| the massage chair a try before buying | | | | use. But if you are facing a space |
| it. Ask the massage chair salesperson to | | | | crunch, then opt for a portable massage |
| help you learn the controls so that you | | | | cushion. Though not as rich in features |
| can adjust the position of the various | | | | as a regular massage chair, the cushion |
| nodes and rollers for maximum benefit. | | | | can be placed on any chair and is easy |
| Certain brands, such as Panasonic offer | | | | to stow away. |
| massage chairs that automatically adjust | | | | What Should My Budget Be? |
| to your height by sensing the top of | | | | Budget! Perhaps, one of the main |
| your shoulders when seated. If you are | | | | deciding factors when investing in a |
| over 6 feet tall or suffer from knee, | | | | massage chair. The general range for |
| hip, or lower back pain then don't buy a | | | | massage chairs starts at around $700 and |
| massage chair that is very low to the | | | | can go up to $6000 or more. A word of |
| ground. | | | | caution - price is not an indication of |
| What features should the massage chair | | | | quality. High priced models are |
| have? | | | | completely feature packed and you never |
| Having too many features in your massage | | | | use most of these feature in your |
| chair can mean paying a higher dollar. | | | | lifetime! |
| More often than not, most people use | | | | Remember, a good massage chair can |
| only some specific features on a regular | | | | alleviate your daily stress and body |
| basis. Choose a massage chair with | | | | tension in a matter of minutes. But |
| features that match your needs. For ex: | | | | never buy one without trying it for |
| of you are prone to muscle tension and | | | | yourself. |