Massage Chairs



             


Wednesday, March 12, 2008

Looking For A Massage Chair in Colorado

Who would not want own a massage recliner? These can be one of the most inviting things to come home to. They can have many benefits and advantages. You would be able to just come home kick off your shoes flip a switch and work those troubles away while you sit. To just sit and relax and slowly have the troubles of your day worked away through your massage chair. What a wonderful feeling. However it is not necessarily that easy. Many times these chairs are very pricey and they do not fulfill the potential that you believe them to have. There is a huge difference between having someone?s hands working themselves over your back and body and sitting in a chair that vibrates. Yes you will receive some benefit from using a massage recliner there is no doubt, but does it really stand up to the benefits that are attached to having a full blown massage not usually.

However something is better than nothing and who is going to complain about having a massage recliner at their disposal. There are alternatives to buying the whole chair however. You can always go and purchase and electronic massage mat. This little piece of equipment does not carry the price tag of a recliner; however it carries many of the benefits of one. Many times the only thing that you need to do with the mat is place it on the chair or couch and use its settings and adjustments to massage your areas of need. Many of these have controls that will allow you to have varying speeds and areas of the bodies to be worked on. It may even contain a heater to both soothe and massage your aching body. Many of these benefits are available in a massage chair as well and can be used to focus in one area or another as well. Your chair can be a blessing to you if you look forward to using it everyday and feel the true benefits that it can provide for you when you are using it. However your chair is not going to give you the attention and personal interaction that you would receive from a real massage.

When looking to get a massage recliner one should do some comparison shopping. Many of the recliners will carry the same features with large variances in the price. Look into reading evaluations on the various products that you are considering to purchase. Think about where you will put it in your house. Look at what the different specialties are as opposed to the bare minimum models and see which is going to offer the best value for your buck. Think about your needs and how much stress and strain that you have that will need attention on a daily basis to help you to determine the needs that you have in your massage recliner. Just remember to research and investigate to determine which the best product is for you and for the long run.

Chris Powell has worked for many years as a massage therapist, and has written amazing articles on massages that will educate you about what you absolutely need to know about giving a perfect massage.

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Thursday, February 28, 2008

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

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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Your Massage Chair - You'll Wonder How You Ever Lived Without It

"Aching wrists, stiff neck and shoulders that feel like if somebody folded them" This is the phrase mostly used by any employee after 8 hours of hard work. It is obvious, that after whole day work you will surely experience the symptoms of work related fatigue. According to Palmer, founder of TouchPro Institute and co-developer of the first massage chair, most office-related mental and physical symptoms are mostly due to lack of blood and lymph circulation. Obstruction of lymph and blood flow is a result of sitting behind a desk all the day, which is not designed according to an individual's body requirements.

These types of workloads result in the lack of work energy, susceptibility to stress injuries and mental fogginess. A massage chair assists in maintaining better blood circulation that increases oxygen flow in blood and results in producing energy that keeps a person feel fresh all through out the day. Sitting in a massage chair relieves neck strain, provides a gentle break for your eyes and opens up the back muscles.

Even a very small span of chair massage to arms, hands, neck and back can increase blood circulation, enhancing energy levels thus keeping the body safe from repetitive injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome. According to Palmer "If you are using chair massage in a preventive manner, it will maintain your homeostatic balance, which precludes little problems from getting worse." This has already been proved by millions of clients and message therapy specialists.

Chair Massage should not be considered as a treatment or therapy but as a simple relaxation technique. This type of step makes chair massage more approachable to people not looking for life changing treatment and personal growth. The most important aspect is the price of the massage chair. Massage chairs are available in a variety of price ranges from $200(for beginning massage therapist) to $4500. Chair massage is now available in airports and shopping malls as well as in many corporate workplaces all over US and increasingly in Britain. It is an accessible and popular form of bodywork bringing the advantages of massage to people who might not otherwise experience it.

Here are some advantages of massage chair used for chair massage:

1) A Massage chair increases the nutrition of tissues by an increased exchange of materials and fluids. 2) Massage therapy chair produces a dilation of blood vessels, which help to increase your blood circulation. 3) A Massage therapy chair reduces the lack of blood and reduce pain due to irritation of nerves that control your blood circulation. 4) A Massage therapy chair enhances elimination of waste products of your metabolism. 5) All Massage chairs helps in reducing swelling and contusion. 6) Proven fact: Massage therapy chair lowers your blood pressure and reduces your pulse rate. 7) A Massage chair increases the number of red blood cells in your circulation. 8) A Massage chair increases tissue fluids and assist lymphatic circulation to reduce swelling and to enhance immune activities of the system. 9) A Massage chair increases both your venous and lymphatic flow. 10) Robotic massage chairs help relieve many forms of back pain and provide many countless health benefits.

Tyson J Stevenson creates useful articles & reviews on a wide variety of everyday subjects. Expect to see his name often. View further samples of his work at HubbuH or at Favourite Massage Chair

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Friday, December 14, 2007

The Benefits of Massage Chairs For The Body

Most of us can appreciate the health benefits provided by massage techniques. The facts are that many of us have never personally received a massage because paying a professional masseur for a 30-minute service can be very expensive. Many of us just do not have the time to go and visit the private clubs where massage services are available because of busy work or social schedules. Some of us prefer to keep our bodies private and feel uncomfortable and vulnerable in front of strangers wearing nothing but a towel.

The advantages of a massage have escaped many of us but now thanks to modern technology there is an ideal solution available. Massage chairs enable anyone, no matter how busy they are and how tight their financial budget is to receive the benefits of muscle and stress manipulation in the comfort of their own home. Massage chairs have bridged the gap and now all of us can enjoy the ultimate in relaxation and muscle free pain.

One of the most popular forms of massage is Shiatsu. This form of massage typically uses the parts of the hand such as palms, fingers, thumbs and knuckles to rub, knead, press and pat the body to encourage the natural fluids to aid recovery. This same type of treatment is available in massage chairs because they use a mixture of rollers, probes, heat and vibration in the same manner as the effective Shiatsu methods.

We use many muscles in our everyday lives and sometimes when we stretch we find that we use other muscles that are being worked in a stressful, unnatural position. This is where muscle strains are most common. It could be a simple leg stretch or reaching out with the arms or an unexpected accident. When they happen they can be very painful and this uncomfortable feeling can last for many days and sometimes weeks in more severe strains. Although massaging the area and maybe adding some gel or ointment can relieve some of the pain it can be tiring if you have to do it yourself or maybe the area that needs attention is in an awkward place such as the lower back or shoulder.

Massage chairs are the ideal solution in circumstances such as these. They can target any area immediately by providing probing massage, vibration, air-controlled manipulation and heat if needed. The massage will relieve the area of stress and will generate inner body fluids that encourage nutrients to feed the tissue and muscle. Massage will also aid the circulation of the blood that will increase the recovery period and decrease high blood pressure. The natural fluids in our body need to be able to flow freely and massage is the perfect manipulation to encourage this. Natural fluid help us fight disease and will ensure that our body functions like clockwork and our metabolism remains regular making us more comfortable and relaxed.

Massage chairs are also perfect for seniors who unfortunately have more accidents due to lack of balance as the years take their toll. A soothing chair massage can soothe those aching muscles in no time at all. While you receive the ultimate in body manipulation you can be watching your favourite television program, talk to friends on the telephone, read a book or just sitting back and relax while the massage chair does the work.

When the massage is over and you feel completely relaxed and pain free you may be wondering why you did not invest in a massage chair earlier. Massage chairs are ideal for any home. You never know when you may want to call upon your own private masseur that is available to use at a moments notice 24-hours a day.

Mark Fynn has written many articles regarding healthcare and likes to include personal recommendations that hopefully will benefit others who read the articles. Mark has recently written articles for http://www.massagingchairs.net

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