Your Personal Massage Chair

A long day of sitting at the computer for 10 hours has your body tense and miserable. You can feel every single muscle in your back and shoulders. They are aching and tense, and no amount of hot water shooting out of the shower head will help relieve the tension. No matter what position you try, whether sitting or standing that also does not help. You just hurt and can not get comfortable no matter what you try. So, how can you make your muscles relax and the pains go away?

You have heard and read about the new personal massage chairs that people in the office have bought and you thought it was a silly idea, but now you are not so sure. At lunch you head out to the local mall and make a stop to see what these chairs are all about. The salesperson is helpful-of course, because they want to make a sale and get a commission. They begin by telling you about some of the fantastic features of the chair and offer you an opportunity to sit down and relax as they demonstrate each of them for you.

Each massage chair is a little different in style and more features depending upon the cost. Some of the features being demonstrated include several massage functions. Features may include a footrest that gently grips your calves so that your body will be arched and stretched into a relaxing position, a neck massage, adjusts for your personal height, a foot massager, and the relaxing back massage from your shoulders down to below your buttocks.

The massage chair is usually about the size of a normal recliner and will fit into most rooms. Their upholstery can be leather, vinyl or cloth. It does require electric to operate and usually has a batter backup-just in case the power goes out when you are in the ?up? position. They all carry warranties, but these vary by manufacturer and you should check into this closely.

So, what are you waiting for? You have heard all of the information, talked to everyone that owns a massage chair, and have had several demonstrated for you. All you need to do is to make the decision about which particular chair you want. If you are still debating on which one to purchase, go back and have another demonstration provided by the salesperson. Take your time and make sure that you get exactly the features you want.

Think it is too expensive? Well, anything worth having will cost money. But, you are worth it. You only have one body and life is too short to not enjoy the luxury and comfort of a massage chair. What is it worth to you to be able to come home every day from work and to be able to lie back in your massage chair and to have every part of your body tenderly massaged for as long as you want? The answer is 'priceless.'

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Review Of The Panasonic Ep3222 Real Pro Elite Massage Chair Lounger

The Panasonic EP3222 Real Pro Elite massage recliner is the first massage chair to earn the endorsement of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA). It also is the first chair to use Body Scanning Technology.

When you sit down in this chair and turn on the Body Scan Technology, it tailors the massage for your personalized body shape and weight. It detects areas of tension and stress to help maximize relief and relaxation. Once the session has begun, however, you cannot then change the shoulder height if it is uncomfortable for your tolerance?but you can select to adjust such features in a pre-set program.

This chair uses a full body air pressure system, with 33 durable air bags concurrently working together by inflating and deflating in specific patterns and varying speeds to make your tension and stress disappear within moments. With the air pressure system taking care of your back, shoulders, hips, thighs and seat, calves, and feet, that is a total of 614 square inches of all over relaxation therapy. When you sit in the 3222, you really feel like you are a part of the chair.

Though this chair will recline to deeply melt away the stress and pain of your daily regimen, due to the nature of the air pressure, the air massage does not adequately ?stretch? or traction the back. That will be most effective from the dual roller heads also designed into this chair, to manually move the back thus creating space back in between the discs. So this chair has been designed with both the Air Pressure System for the main feature, along with duel or quad rollers working the tense areas of your back, neck and shoulders, so as to accommodate those with sensitive to the touch issues and chronic pain. And because the air bags inflate and deflate, you can customize the intensity of the massage being delivered to you.

Many people experience fatigue and tension due to their feet and calves, and therefore feel more relaxed and renewed if their feet and calves have been adequately massaged and stretched as well. The Air Bag system delivers that to the user, contouring around each individual?s body type and arches of the feet, curving, compressing, and kneading away stress.

This calf and foot feature works jointly, so you can?t turn off one and just experience the other. You will have both your calves and feet massaged at the same time, or you can turn off the system to only have your upper body, thighs and seat massaged.

The Real Pro Elite takes out the thinking for you, and makes your sessions easy with 5 pre-set programs to chose from with varying techniques ranging from 4- 14 minute choices and a 5 minute invigorative session.

You can also customize the preferences and body scanning customization by saving your preferences in one of 3 memory programs. With the easy to use remote using an LED screen, and voice guide prompting you and instructing you, you practically just have to sit down to experience relief from whatever type of day you have had.

With genuine leather fabric and quality design of the Panasonic chair, this chair is designed to last for the long haul of taking care of you. Most users experience over 1000 hours of use from their Panasonic massage chairs before ever requiring maintenance- that?s comparable to a 15 minute massage every day for 11 years!

Dr. Alan Weidner graduated summa cum laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences. His website, www.massage- chair-relief.com , offers massage chairs and massage recliners by Panasonic, Sanyo, Omega, and Interactive Health.

 

Different Forms Of The Massage Chair

Treating ourselves to massage is one of the many gifts we can give ourselves; and one we fail to give often enough. It has been shown time and time again that massage holds strong physical and emotional healing properties; the likes of which can relieve stress, induce calm, and speed physical healing. But too often, we have neither the time nor the money to treat ourselves to a full body massage. Fortunately for the time-deprived among us, the massage chair has made the power of the healing massage both affordable and accessible.

When people speak of a massage chair they are generally speaking about one of two things: the first is a portable chair that professional massage therapists use to stabilize their clients and provide full access to the back, neck, and head; the other is a vibrating chair that is controlled by the user to provide stimulus to particular areas of the body.

The massage chair used by therapists is generally a collapsible piece that can be folded and taken along with the therapist to different appointments. Such a chair is often used in the workplace where the professional fifteen minute chair massage has become a popular perk to offer stressed out employees in the corporate world. The chair is designed in such a way that the client sits backwards on it. There is a seat on which the client straddles; a face cradle ? a donut shaped cushion that allows the user to rest their face inside a cushioned ring; a sternum pad that supports the chest; arm rests, and often a place to rest your legs. With the client in this position, the therapist can access all back muscles, the neck, the head for some cranial work, and arms and shoulders. A chair massage is often a shorter massage than when the therapist utilizes the massage table; but it can be relaxing and rejuvenating nonetheless.

Another form of the massage chair is that which can be found in salons, spa, and even in homes. They are custom built chairs of every material and color that provide vibration ? sometimes in conjunction with movement that can simulate the movement of a hand ? over different parts of the body. Depending on the scope of the chair that you experience, you can often feel just as energized after leaving this particular chair as you would leaving a professional therapist.

Some chairs only work on the back; these are often used in conjunction with pedicures in spas or salons. The client has the ability to ? by adjusting it through the remote control ? change temperature, strength of vibration, zone in which the movement is occurring (i.e. lower back, upper back, etc.), and the adjustment of any simulated movement. But there are chairs today that work on the back, while your feet and legs are massaged in the lower portion of the chair. Some of the designs are just incredible. And depending on your budget, and the space availability in your home, they could be a difficult purchase to decline.

A massage chair ? in any variety ? can offer a quick pick-me-up over the course of a busy day; and in fifteen minutes, turn your world around.

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Review Of Omega Massage?s New 5000 Deluxe Massage Chair

There are so many features and spoiled rotten bonuses in the Omega M-5000 Deluxe Massage Chair, which you might have a hard time getting out of this chair. Starting with the overall appearance of this handsome chair, down to the technology and ?extras?, there are enough treats to spoil just about any person who wants to be spoiled.

Genuine premium Ox hide leather covers this chair beautifully to allow the softest, most comfortable seat in the house. In addition, an ergonomically designed dual headrest pillow accommodates for people with different body types, thus making the massage session more effective for that individual.

When you sit down in this chair, the technology will scan your body shape and weight against the chair to customize the massage track length and roller width according to your own body type. With a massage track that strokes a 28 inch length, which is a few inches longer than the average human spine, you will get your body worked from your neck down to your pelvis. An issue I have with a lot of other massage chair recliners is that they don?t massage the sacrum (the triangular bone at the base of your spine and between your pelvic bones, in the back), which is a common area of complaint for low back pain sufferers.

Because this chair scans your specific body type, you cannot specify a lower or higher shoulder height if your determined height does not suit your preferences of the area that needs the massage most.

In addition to the basic massage feature of working up and down your back, the Omega M-5000 Deluxe will also work your neck and shoulders, relieving common fatigue and pain most commonly found in people that do computer work or stationary work. The auto feature of this massage technique allows for a precise pinpoint treatment to those common ailments.

And as the massage works its way down your back, it also works your waist and low back more effectively. Many massage chairs tend to miss this area, or cannot effectively work this region. But low back pain is the most common reason people see a Doctor for back pain, and is estimated that 4 out of 5 people will deal with low back pain at some point in their life. That?s practically every person. The targeted pressure points from this feature are effectively relieved, allowing stress and tension to dissipate from that region of the back, leaving you feeling improved and relieved of this most common low back symptom.

You can also recline this chair from 115 to 175 degrees to really sink into the chair. The seat of the chair is not considered ?oversized? so as the chair reclines, the seat space is minimized. This chairs design overall is not accommodating to larger people, with the measurements and technology only suiting a person 200 lbs or less.

With a total of 6 rollers and 5 pre-set sessions to work your back, neck, shoulders, and waist/low back- it seems enough of a chair at that. But that?s not all. The Omega M-5000 Deluxe also works your thighs, buttocks, calves, and feet.

3D Air Pressure for the lower body is customizable for your tolerance, as well as 2 pre-set programs for the calves and feet to effectively use reflexology and pressure points to relieve common symptoms of fatigue and stress in the lower body. Nodules in the feet are utilized when the air bags are activated, stimulating acupressure points. No other massage chair uses both air and nodules in this area as effectively together.

Omega chairs boast the use of Japanese-made parts, which are assembled in China, instead of Chinese or Taiwanese parts that have a reputation of wearing out quicker. The ratio breakdown using cheaper components is the primary reason that chairs need repair or maintenance work.

With extra features like a pop-up tray on the side of the c hair for convenience, a holder for the remote to keep it still accessible, an MP3 player that is compatible with windows 2000/XP and headsets, all of these features are added for the same reason: To increase your ability to relax, therefore maximizing the benefit of a massage for overall health and a stress free life.

The only ?knock? against the Omega 5000 DLX, if you can call it that, is that it is a relatively new chair, not as well known as the Interactive Health or Panasonic massage recliners. But, to put your mind at ease, Omega offers a whopping 5-year warranty, unparalleled in the massage chair industry. By the way, the warranty also includes a 90-day in-home service warranty the minute your chair is up and running in your home or office.

Dr. Alan Weidner graduated summa cum laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences. His website, www.massage- chair-relief.com , offers massage chairs and massage recliners by Panasonic, Sanyo, Omega, and Interactive Health.

 

Cure Your Aches And Pains With A Massage Chair

There are very many massage chairs available, and the question is simply: where do you start to choose the best massage chair. As always, going online to find a review is always a good idea.

One of the most well-known massage chair manufactures is Sanyo. Their range includes some of the most popular massage chairs available. Some chairs from Sanyo have technology not found in models from other makers.

Some Sanyo models have stiffness sensors. These find areas of the body that need to be massaged and target them. There are also fitness sensors and massage memory.
The fitness sensor determines your body shape and contour and assists the chair in fitting your needs.

Onto another provider of massage chairs? iJoy, which owns the "Human Touch" massage chair technology. Chairs with this technology move three-dimensionally and have four different mode settings.

Some of the highest rankings are given to premier massage chairs. Users say the chairs' massaging techniques are great, and even go so far as to say that they improve greatly back and neck pain. Despite their great reputation, Premier chairs are fairly inexpensive.

One of the most popular massage chairs is designed by Human Touch. They are also the most expensive. They are the most technologically advanced chairs on the market today. The mechanisms resemble the hands of a massage therapist. These chairs are great for people with back and shoulder pain. They have also been reported to help relieve headaches.

There?s no doubt that a good massage chair will do wonders if you suffer from pain. The main thing is finding one to suit your budget. But whichever massage chair you choose, you?ll doubtless feel the benefit, and all without having to leave the comfort of your chair, or your home.

Now that's a good a way as any to cure those niggling aches and pains... and maybe those of your friends as well, if you care to invite them in!

Robert Coram writes for http://www.chairchoice.info, a website packed with information on choosing a massage chair

Review Of HT-1650 Massage Chair By Interactive Health

The HT-1650 massage chair is the newest and, in my opinion, the nicest and most luxurious massage recliner that Interactive Health has yet manufactured. With the HT-1650 massage chair, Interactive Health has blended beauty with technology. This is truly the ?His & Hers? in one, to end all compromising. Many different preferences can all agree on the value and quality of this chair. No other chair appears as sophisticated and diverse to fit into any home, with any style of d?cor. From elegance to modest taste, this chair pleases every setting.

With its luxurious premium leather, the quality of the fabric alone makes this chair one that you can melt away in. You can get cozy in it?s top-grain, double stitched, Aniline dyed leather, and make yourself at home resting comfortably as the memory foam cushion softens, making it irresistibly tempting to spend your entire weekend lounging deep in relaxation.

But if that isn?t reason enough to drool over this chair, brace yourself for all the benefits that lay inside, as your personal in-house masseuse.

This chair boasts of triple motors, with quad rollers that can be enhanced with air technology to customize the level of intensity to your personal preference and tolerance. So you get the best of both worlds of air and rollers. Step it up a notch in your relaxation by turning on the infrared heat in your low back. Unlike regular heat coils that can become too hot and uncomfortable after only a few minutes, the infrared heating unit works with your body?s inner temperature, delivering a natural heat that you can enjoy through the entire massage session. So you can maximize your massage therapy by adding heat therapy, and kiss those sore muscles goodbye!

Rollers in the calves and feet work the acupressure points and stress triggers that contribute to fatigued legs and feet, and will help improve circulation working out all of that tension, bringing back energy and rejuvenation.

Not only are your back, neck, shoulders, calves and feet taken care of, but your buttocks and thighs will be pampered as well.

This personal masseuse of yours will come with many choices to tailor- such as percussion, kneading, compression, stretching, traction, and rolling, the combinations are practically endless. You can even get rid of tension in your arms after a long day at work with the armrest vibration. You truly won?t want to move a muscle. So what more could you ask for from such a progressive design? How about voice activation so that you literally won?t have to move any muscle!

With 8 pre-set programs ranging from 1:Sore Muscle Relief, 2: Sports & Back therapy, 3: Leg/Foot/Hip Therapy, 4: Neck/shoulder relief, 5: After work stretch, 6: Morning energize, 7: Night time soothing, and 8: Auto Demo ? it?s almost unnecessary to want any more from this chair, but you still have customizable preferences to personalize your sessions.

And with its unique on-board outlet on the back of the armrest, you can plug in your laptop, and can practically consider never having to move an inch again...that is, until you want to get up and enjoy your improved energy and overall physical health.

This chair reclines to a 170 degree angle to really traction out and stretch away the tension that compresses down on our spine all day long. Or you can just kick up the ottoman and enjoy the comfort of the chair overall while you watch some T.V. The only negative comment I?ve ever heard brought up about this massage chair, besides the price tag, is the fact that the ottoman doesn?t incline to 180 degrees. It rises to just a few degrees shy of horizontal. So, if you are banished from the bedroom and onto the massage chair for a night?s sleep, and you want to be completely horizontal, you might have a complaint. Other than that, this massage chair is everything it claims to be.

Interactive health uses unique technology for the back massage track, which is designed to promote the proper posture for your back, deserving it?s endorsement from the American College of Chiropractics and Orthopedics, as well as the American Chiropractic Association. Of course, Interactive Health?s standard 1/3 year warranty applies.

You really do get a fantastic bang for your buck; in my opinion, other manufacturer?s chairs in this same price range can?t compete on luxury and features.

Dr. Alan Weidner graduated summa cum laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences. His website, www.massage-chair-relief.com , offers massage chairs and massage recliners by Panasonic, Sanyo, Omega, and Interactive Health.

Massage Chairs For Home Relief

Have you ever sat on your couch or favorite recliner after a long, difficult day?s work, and wished you could be doing something about your aching neck, back, legs? Massage chairs were designed specifically for this reason. In fact, you can purchase a massage chair for your living room, and say goodbye to daily stress by reclining back and letting the chair?s specially constructed massage heads melt away your tensions.

Massage chairs are said to have many benefits, which are similar to the benefits realized by visiting a masseuse. Chairs that offer a variety of types of massage techniques, from kneading to tapping to rolling and vibrating, and even including some specialized techniques for muscle and tissue relaxation, like Swedish, Shiatsu, and Hawaiian, can be purchased for use in the comfort of your home. Massage chairs that are for basic relief, chairs with more advanced massaging capabilities, and chairs that are state-of-the-art that offer masseuse-like touch from your head to your feet?there are so many to choose from.

When it comes to picking your massage chair, think first about why you need this piece of well-crafted furniture. Do you want to have a wide range of massaging options? Look, then, for a chair that has multiple settings. Some chairs will offer just one or two modes, while the top of the line massage chairs will have eight or more from which to choose. Do you want to create a simple spot where your back and neck can be gently relieved of kinks and tension? Or are you looking for a chair that offers leg and foot support, as well? It is important to know what you need, because the options are mind blowing.

Some of these massage chairs will give you the opportunity to have your legs gently massaged, letting the calves release their tension and cramps. This is a particularly good choice for the elderly, who often times have poor circulation in the legs. A massage chair with leg features can, in fact, temporarily improve the circulation, ridding you of the pain associated with decreased blood flow to areas of your body. What about swelling? Massage chairs are particularly good at momentarily releasing built-up fluids, especially in the legs. When fluids accumulate in an area of the body, the stimulation provided by a massage chair helps aid in the body?s absorption of these pent up fluids, which reduces the swelling.

Beyond those selling points, there is also the choice of purchasing a massage chair that stimulates specific points on the body; these are the same points that are targeted in acupuncture. By tailoring your massage to your acu-points, you'll have increased blood flow to stimulate energy. That?s right?a massage chair can relax your body, while at the same time reinvigorate you after a long day. Or perhaps your thighs and hips are stiff and uncooperative? A massage chair equipped with a stretching feature will use air to manipulate the legs in gentle stretches, raising and lowering your legs in varying intervals.

All in all, massage chairs, which incidentally range in price from several hundred dollars into the several thousands, are available for in home use. After a long, tiresome day, a massage chair in your living room can be the perfect way to unwind.

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Avail Of Human Touch Massage Chair

A reliable chair is one that gives you comfort and relaxation. And what better choice would it be than a comfortable human touch massage chair? Having it in your own home may just be like having a private masseuse, and the best thing is you don?t have to pay it!

A massage chair has many benefits, much like an actual massage. Eight preprogrammed sessions enhance your health and well-being: Full Body Sore Muscle Relief; Sports & Back Therapy; Leg-Foot-Hip Therapy; Neck-Shoulders Relief; After-Work Stretch; Morning Wake-Up and Nighttime Soothing. Footrest automatically rotates to reveal the foot and calf massager. Integrated wave vibration circulates blood to your heart, while acupoints under your soles will help soothe and rejuvenate tired feet and legs. And upholstered in top grain leather; space age viscoelastic foam in the one-inch seat cushion makes this as comfortable as any easy chair on the market!

?Up to three pre programmed 15-minute massage sessions.

?Up to 170 degree power recline enabling full body stretching and power foot rest.

?This technology has a robot mechanism and integrated massage rollers that act like the strong arms, hands fists, fingers and thumbs of a trained massage therapist.

?Shoulder height adjustments are also available.

?A remote control that is easy to read and follow.

?These chairs have three dimensional movements along a unique track and contours its way up your neck to allow for more extensive pain relief.

?It also has three motors that thoroughly work the back and neck.

?They give a sensational 3 back massage and a penetrating neck massage and rotating multi speed calf and foot massage which is built in to the foot rest itself.

?Multi-speed calf and foot massager.

?Ergonomic headrest.

Think about it, you don?t only have the perfect chair but also have the privacy and control that you choose. There are so man models being made already, you?ll have a vast row of massage chairs to choose from. Do yourself a favor and get relaxed and massaged even just b sitting at your home. Why not pamper yourself, you deserve it.

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Optimize Your Massage with the iJoy Massage Chair

Treat Yourself Today with an i-Joy Massage Chair. Enjoy all four primary massage techniques recommended by the American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists: therapeutic compression, rolling, sdeep kneading and tapping. Human Touch Technology actually simulates the movements of a trained, massage therapist. These i-Joy massage chairs feature three automatic programs: full massage over your entire back, upper back or lower back. You can also customize your massage to exactly where you need it most. Every Feature of the i-Joy Chair is geared toward increasing comfort.

The iJoy user is presented with a futuristic control panel built flush into the curved, padded armrest. Press a button and, in Auto mode, you'll experience a blend of all four massage therapies in one continuous 15-minute program that travels all up and down your spine, in full, or can be focused on the Upper or Lower back. In the customizing Manual mode, you can position the rollers to apply the exact kind of massage desired on the exact spot you want.

The i-Joy chair's backrest reclines from 110 to 155 degrees. And include a wired remote controller and feature an adjustable pillow and massage softening pad for a gentler massage. This i-Joy massage chair weighs 86 lbs. and can easily be moved on rear wheels. It features a child safety lock, with chair made of easy-care brushed velour and nylon.

It is the highly recommended and most popular massage chair today. The i-Joy Massage Chair like our other massage chair models is manufactured by the world's largest massage robotics company. Its quadrant of "Human Touch" robotic massage rollers accurately replicates the four primary techniques used by therapists and chiropractic professionals: smooth Rolling, deep Kneading, Percussion tapping and therapeutic Compression. The same robotic massage preferred by the prestigious American College of Chiropractic Orthopedists.

So many types of iJoy massage chairs are already developed, with various features and amenities. So, along with listening to music through the speakers in the headrest and powered subwoofer in the base, you also get a massage from the Human Touch Technology Robotic Massage, with Rolling, deep Kneading, tapping Percussion and therapeutic Compression. Heaven.

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5 More Must-Haves In Your New Massage Chair

How Buying a Quality Massage Chair Can Save You Thousands

You are probably wondering how buying a massage chair can save you thousands of dollars. The important aspect of buying a massage chair is buying one of quality. However, in addition to quality you must look for other external factors. Do they have superior customer service available? What type of money back guarantee is being offered?

Unfortunately, there are quite a few online stores out there that aren?t trustworthy and if you aren?t careful, you could end up getting scammed. It?s vital you pay attention not only to a good price, but to other external factors such as warranty, replace/repair options, and their reputation. Are there any expert endorsements?

One of the biggest ways a massage chair can save you money is having no need for any massage therapy and/or chiropractic care. The amount of money that is spent on chiropractic visits is growing. Over time this can add up to thousands of dollars in therapy, when it would have been much simpler to make a one time investment in a good quality massage chair. It?s not only money that can be saved but also time spent in frequently traveling and visiting a chiropractor. With a massage chair you can choose the type and strength of massage desired, whether it is shiatsu, percussion/tapping, rolling, or a fabulous foot and calf massage! You can also fully recline your massage chair for an even deeper and more intense massage.

Finally, make sure the massage chair is new. It is impossible to know how much wear and tear a used chair has had. There most likely is no warranty either which can be very negative. Take this advice and travel the safe route, buy a massage chair new. It?s worth the extra money to know it is a quality massage chair with fresh parts.

Heather is an educator in the chiropractic and mental health fields. In her spare time she reviews high ticket items in order to educate consumers. For a fabulous selection of massage chairs that will beat any online price visit http://www.Best-Massage-Chairs.com

Top 5 Things You Must Remember Before Purchasing Your Massage Chair

I?m going to take a guess and say that if you reading this you are probably in pain right now. Whether it is neck pain, back pain, or shoulder pain, pain is pain. However before you decide to go out and make your purchase of a new massage chair, make sure your pain isn?t clouding your judgment. Read on to find out what you absolutely must remember when purchasing your massage chair.

1. Features

The old massage chairs models only provided vibration. If you are purchasing a chair today make sure it offers the following:

Kneading or "shiatsu"- Kneading rolls from the spine outward. It feels like two hands alternately rubbing your back. It has the feel of a genuine hand massage.

Percussion/Tapping - Looks like a client's back is being "karate chopped". This technique stimulates blood flow and helps muscle stiffness.

Rolling- This is where wheels roll up and down either side of your spine. This does 2 things 1.) it gently moves the spinal bones and 2.) stretches the spine and its muscles.

Foot and calf massager ? Quite a few of the new chairs have an attached ottoman that has a calf and foot massage feature. This is a vital feature, especially for people who are on their feet all day long.

Full recliner - the greater the reclining angle of the chair, the more the weight of your body can make the massage deeper. If you really want the rollers and kneaders to give you a deep-tissue massage, then the further back you need to recline. A lot of chairs don't recline much farther than 135?. You will want 170-180? reclining angle for the more intense massage option.

2. Durability

You need a strong, well-built massage chair. Most likely you won?t know how good a motor is or how well built the chair really is, but there are some other ways to know if a chair is a workhorse and will last a while:

Warranty ? It is a good sign when the company gives a longer term warranty. This will give you confidence to know the company stands behind their chairs. But beware of long warranties that are so limited that if anything goes wrong there are so many loopholes to not cover your chair that it?s like you have no warranty at all.

Reputation - make sure that you are dealing with a well known manufacturer. Also, be sure they can always be available to you. For example, a manufacturer's website with a toll-free customer service phone number would be great. The length of time in business is probably a good indicator of how good the manufacturer is. See if the chair/company has any professional endorsements.

New vs. Used - there are a lot of used chairs out there, but just like a used car, you never quite know what you are getting. It?s a good bet the warranty has expired, but you have no idea how the previous owner treated the chair. Who knows...maybe it was in a home that had children jumping on it like a trampoline! The point is you just don?t know how it?s been treated.

3. Ease of repair

A good massage chair will be built with a modular design. Why is this so good? For cheap and easy repair. If a part is broken or material is torn, the modular design will allow you to isolate the damaged part and send it off for repair. This is so much easier and cheaper than sending off the whole chair.

4. Price

Surely you?ve noticed good massage chairs are not cheap. You will be spending some money to get a chair you can count on. But, the price doesn't have to be through the roof. Some chairs are way too expensive for the features that come with them. Prices can range anywhere from $1000 - $6000. Quite a spread, don?t you think? Well, you can get a chair with everything mentioned here for $2000 - $2700. When you compare the price of your chair to regular visits to a massage therapist or a chiropractor, over time the price of the massage chair is far less than what you'd pay out for all those therapy visits.

5. Money Back Guarantee

This is very straightforward, if your retailer can't back up the sale of their chair to you with at least a 30 day unconditional money back guarantee, then you need to be skeptical. This goes back to reputation and customer service. They must stand behind their product. How else can you feel good about your purchase if it's not backed up by the seller? By the way, be prepared to pay for shipping and freight back to the seller if you decide to return your chair. That is pretty standard across the board. And that's not cheap! Hopefully these 5 must know tips have been helpful to you in your search for a quality massage chair. Happy shopping!

Heather is an educator in the chiropractic and mental health fields. In her spare time she reviews high ticket items in order to educate consumers. For a fabulous selection of massage chairs that will beat any online price visit http://www.Best-Massage-Chairs.com

A comfortable massage chair for your hectic lifestyle

The long and hectic lifestyles of today's people has lead to the great popularity in massage chairs. With the long working hours, long commute times and great stress, the best means of relaxing after a long day is with the help of a massage chair. Of course, the firm hand kneading of a professional massage therapist is much better. But it is not always practical or probable to have a professional massage everyday. Instead, massage chairs are better as they offer similar results with fewer costs and is available anytime, anywhere.

The massage chairs of today are ergonomically correct, and advanced technologically. This is a great difference from the chair massage vibrating of massage chairs of the past, which were not that comfortable to sit on. Today, massage chairs tend to target the trigger points of the body wherein the release of endorphins is induced. It is these released endorphins that help release pain and tension in the effected areas.

However, when using the massage chair, it is important not to overuse it. This is because some massage chairs may bruise if used too much. It is advised to have a massage for only fifteen minutes at the most. Then a break of a small walk should be taken before continuing on the next massage. Remember, you are using the massage chair to ease tension and muscle pain, and not to create more pain.

There are different types of massage chairs found in the market today like the shiatsu massage chair and the portable massage chair. When choosing the best massage chair, it is better to check out the massage chair ratings and massage chair reviews of different kinds of massage chairs. Massage chairs are found ranging between $1,500 and $4,000. On comparing rates, and features, you will come across the best massage chair that fits your needs, budgets and requirements.

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The Benefits of a Massage Chair

How many times have you come home from a long day at work- no matter what sort of work you do for a living, and every muscle in your body hurts? Your neck muscles are so tight, that merely moving your head from side to side seems like more effort than it?s worth. If you?re in construction or some other physical type of work, your back, legs and shoulders take a beating each and every day. If you?re employed in an office, stress levels can have a greater physical effect on you than such a physical job does. For these reasons, more and more working folks are buying different types of massage chairs.

For thousands of years, the benefits of massage have been known and utilized at all four corners of the globe. Ancient Asian teachings tell about massage benefits in the dynasties of long ago, and the importance of the practice to soldiers at war. Sweden has been known for its famous massage techniques for centuries, attracting clients from all over Europe for a few minutes under the fingers of a Swedish masseuse.

Lucky for us, all of the healthful benefits of a massage are available without the need to schedule an appointment or leave a tip, minus any sort of human interaction, too. Thanks to modern technology, we can have it all whenever we chose in the privacy of your own home, as we now have access to the Massage Chair.

Research shows us three main reasons why massage is a beneficial part of life:

1. Massages improve lymphatic and venous flow: Whenever you move muscles, maybe from working out, working hard or manipulating them by massage, you?re increasing the blood flow in your body. The increase of blood flow aids in circulation and your body?s ability to absorb nutrients into your muscles and tissues. By increasing the lymphatic circulation, your body has the ability to clear toxins out of these areas. The end result is a completely revitalized massage area.

2. Massage increases endorphin levels: Endorphins are the ?feeling good? chemicals that run through the body. By increasing their levels, massage allows you to feel good and generally be a happier person. Personal stress levels seem to drop as the little irritants seem to not be as important as you once thought they were.

3. Massage improves flexibility as it decreases tension: Massaging tired and aching muscles will help them (and you) to relax.

Massage benefits work both on your physical body and your psychological frame of mind, reducing the common symptoms of back pain and stress at the same time. Many massage chairs have been designed with the same goals in mind as a traditional massage, only you don?t have to worry about driving when you?re through.

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Importance Of Portable Massage Chair In Massage Therapy Session

Latest massager like electronic massage chair can increase income potential of a therapist manifold. If you are masseur, you can just add a portable massage chair in your massage parlor. This article will discuss the potential benefit of having a portable massage chair with you.

Portable massage chair gives confidence and comfort to patient

Normally, patient need to lie on their massage therapist?s table for a relaxing massage, but some people may feel too vulnerable to lie down while you work on them. There are stray cases where clients who have been sexually abused or raped, for instance, may be too hyper vigilant to lie down and relax. These clients with past history of sexually abused might, at least initially, feel more comfortable sitting fully clothed on a portable massage chair while you work on their shoulders, neck, hands, and feet.

A portable massage chair can also be used for clients with arthritis who cannot climb onto the table or lie down comfortably. A client with asthma, for instance, might feel uncomfortable in breathing while laying on her back or stomach. A very obese client or patient with joint pain might have difficulty climbing onto the table and lying flat could be uncomfortable.

Keeping a portable massage chair in your parlor or spa helps your clients know that you are sensitive to their differing needs.

How massage chair help your business outside your parlor>

You might get a corporate contract from an office to give back, neck, and shoulder massages to office staff. If you?re giving several quick mini-massages in a row, it will be tiring and time consuming for you. It will be very effective if you use portable massage chair in these occasions.

Some masseurs take their massage chairs in public areas, like the entrance to a busy mall or on a well-traveled walkway which really boost their earning potential. People who are tired and have been on their feet for most of the day will often cheerfully shell out $15-$25 for a quick massage because it will refresh them and help them to have a nice sleep.

Bring your portable massage chair to a fund-raising walk for some noble cause or a marathon to raise money for underprivileged kids and offer free ten-minute massages and you will get a good return of investment from this volunteer activity. You?ll get your name out in the community? This will give you the benefit of viral marketing for your business.

Whether inside your office or out, a good portable massage chair is must equipment for any professional massage therapist.

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The Advantages of Massage Chairs

Massage chairs are a world of difference from normal home recliner chairs. These technologically advanced chairs provide a great range of solutions for massages, and also just simply for comfort. While they can be higher in the price range, most people can understand that they end up being cheaper in the long run. In addition to this, they also offer the immediate option of a good massage whenever you require it.

Probably, one of the most remarkable massage chairs available on the market right now is the ?Human Robotic Massage Recliner.? This recliner, which has been reviewed by clients who are actually using one, is the recliner that most closely clones human touch in a chair. By providing pinpoint and precise design, coupled with various comfort options, this model is one of the most popular of all models available. The catch on this one though, is that due to the advanced amount of features and technology in this chair, they can also be the most expensive as well. This type of massage recliner chair ranges in price from $2,000 and higher.

Massage recliner chairs are quite similar to the traditional recliners, except that massage recliners include small electronic motors that purposely cause the chair to either massage or vibrate in specific parts of the body and in particular directions. The massagers also include plastic rollers inside the backs, as well as on the sides, that vibrate, massage, and roll the person sitting in the chair. A few of the newest models that are on the market are described as feeling like being massaged by a real massage therapist.

Massage recliner chairs have many different options. The least expensive variety has an external massager that simply fits over the backing of your current office chair or recliner. Normally these are comprised of layers of fabric, as well as mechanical workings. You can find these types of massage instruments at almost all department stores and health outlets.

Massage recliners within the intermediate price range are created to appeal to those who do not want to spend an outrageous amount of money on a massage chair. This range of massagers can come equipped with internal massage components, which can all target different body areas of the chair?s occupant. Most of the recliners on the lower end of the price spectrum only offer the same vibrating motion effect without this kind of area specific specialization.

If you want to get yourself the highest quality massage recliner which is on the market, you can expect to be dishing out thousands of dollars. These chairs provide massage benefits to many parts of the occupant?s body, rather than limiting just to the neck and back. There are some that can target both the feet and the shoulders as well, along with the lower back, all at once. This provides a full body experience, and would leave you feeling most satisfied.

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Massage Chairs - Which Chair

Choosing a Massage therapy chair

There are many different types of massage chair available today and they all seem to come with an array of options. So how do you decide which one to buy?

We have been looking for a suitable massage chair for some time now. My mother not only has cancer of the spine but it has spread to her hip and to top it all she has cervical spondilitis in her neck and shoulder. As a family we thought we would buy her a massage therapy chair (they are not cheap!), in the hope that it would relieve some of the pain. When we came to look for one that would suit her, however, we found that there were all sorts of different options available.

A brief history of massage chairs

Massage chairs were first introduced in the late 1980?s. They were developed to recreate the motions and techniques used by an actual masseuse. The purpose was to relieve stress, tension and help improve back pain. The expense of producing the chairs, which had to be passed on to the customer, meant that they were usually beyond the means of most people. The cost of producing massage chairs has reduced and more and more people are benefiting from the effects.

How massage chairs work

Massage chairs try to recreate two types of massage therapy techniques ? Shiatsu and Swedish. These are quite different. Shiatsu tends to use pressing, sweeping, patting and rotating movements. It focuses on releasing tension in specific locations of the body to restore blood circulation, muscle structure and benefit internal organs too. Swedish massage uses long gliding strokes and kneading motions and has the most benefit on restoring the circulation and helping to allow muscles to relax too.

Massage chair options

There are a number of options available when looking to purchase a massage chair. At the luxury end of the market, the chairs have at least 2 rollers each in the back, legs and arms (some have 4). The chairs adjust to the size of the person sitting in the chair and automatically detect acupressure points that will be specifically worked on. These very expensive massage chairs memorise the shape of the person sitting in the chair and develop programs of massage for specific areas of the body. It will memorise these programs so that they can be reproduced whenever that person sits in the chair again. The downside of these very expensive, leather covered chairs, is that they are HUGE and not for the normal sized lounge.

Other things to look out for in a massage chair:

Air bags in the leg area: These are not beneficial unless there are motors to roll and knead the legs. All they do is squeeze the legs, just like when someone has their blood pressure taken.

Arm massagers, claws or air cuffs: Not only do these make the chair look bulky, there is no proof that they do anything other than squeeze the forearm!

Be careful because a massage chair isn?t necessarily going to be a benefit to you. Make sure that you read Massage Chairs ? the Pros and Cons before making any decisions.

Want to know what we chose? We bought a chair that just had wooden arms and could recline electronically. The programmer was easy to read and use. In the upright position it also helped my mother to get out of the chair. That way she can relax completely, feet up, in the chair to maximise the benefits of the massage. The massage chair is not too bulky and fitted in with the d?cor of her home.

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Using an Electric Massage Chair

You can now experience the height of luxury without the cost when you purchase an electric massage chair. Most of the powerful and wealthy people of the world treat themselves to a massage each day to help relieve the stress they experience, and because of the advances made in technology, you too can have that same stress relief. You will find that the time you spend with your family and friends is much more fun when you aren?t worried about the next big contract at work, or how you will pay your bills this month. Owning an electric massage chair will easily and quickly pay for itself in the fact that you will be enjoying your life more because of your ability to relax.

When you are choosing which electric massage chair you will want to take home, there are some things to remember. Just because something is the latest and greatest in technology doesn?t mean that it will be right for you. Some chairs offer a separate remote to control the massaging engine, while others have the controls built into the chair. If you have children who like to run off with the television remote, you will know that the massage chair remote will similarly disappear.

Also, when you are picking out your electric massage chair, you will want to take notice of whether or not it comes with a separate ottoman designed to massage your legs or if this is built into the chair. If it is separate, you will be able to use it when you choose to use it, and you can enjoy your chair as just another piece of furniture when it?s not on. However, if you have a chair that has the leg massagers built in, you will never be able to pass off the massage chair as ?just another chair,? and you will always be forced to sit in it with your legs in their places.

Using an electric massage chair is the next big luxury fad, and you can get a jump on it with your extended knowledge of what to look for. But remember, you will want to use the chair before you purchase it, to make sure that it is able to properly massage you as you need it.

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Massage Chair Offers You Easy Back Pain Relief

Before I tell you about what you can do to cure your back pain I will share a story of a 2 Kilometers road with you. There is a 2 Kms road that stretches in one of the busy suburbs in a metropolitan city. Walk on it, or drive through it. The jerks and the hop-step-jumps that will you do to tackle that road, the breaks, the sudden change of gears and the bumps of the vehicle by the end of the journey it will be cured. If you don't have one, you will get one!

In the normal course, unless there are any special reasons, weak, stressed back or abdominal muscles are the cause of back pain. Apart from the disc problem, the other causes of back pain are poor diet, weak bones due to inadequate calcium, wrong lifting techniques and poor posture.

If your work is the continuous type of desk-work, stand up occasionally and stretch frequently. It breaks the monotony of sitting and helps the body correction. Your chair must support the lower back when you are seated. If your back pain is accompanied by vomiting or fever consult your physician immediately, and if he suggests surgery, take a second opinion.

Massage is another natural option to treat back surgery, but you are so over busy, with your normal lifestyle, that you don't have the required time to look after yourself. So, is there any alternative to receive the relaxing benefits of the massage?

Massage chairs are 'born' to meet this requirement of the busy man. They are trendy and therefore more and more popular these days. They arrived in the market for the first time in the year 1980. The massage benefit that you get out of these chairs is almost equivalent to the one you will get from a professional massager.

The main advantage of the massage chair is that you can have it in the comfort of your house, and no wastage of time is involved. After a day's tiresome office activities and the subsequent travel, sink into your massage chair. With a touch of the button, the massage is on. With the advanced technology, you have many new models, fully programmed and customized, to meet your individual requirements.

So, your office chair might be the one that is back-pain giver. This massage chair is the pain and stress reliever, including your back pain. Some chairs have the massaging footrests. You can massage your feet as well as the calves.

So your chair for back pain will also give you several ancillary advantages. It certainly helps to better the blood circulation.

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