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