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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Review of the Get-A-Way RMS-15 Massage Chair by Human Touch

This massage chair has effectively combined the function of a superior massage tool and the look of an attractive piece of furniture. It will cater to the most discriminating pain sufferer and interior decorator!. Only the finest of leather is used, covering a versatile and aggressive mechanical massage therapist.

This chair uses the reputable Human Touch technology, simulating a human massage therapist working the most tense area of your back. The massage track is curved with exaggeration, to follow the natural course of a healthy spine, therefore promoting proper posture – which, in turn, helps maintain normal disc space and joint health. From top to bottom, the massage track measures 27.5 inches, working from the base of your neck to your pelvis. Quad (4) rollers effectively relieve the most common areas of tension and pain, the width adjustment of the rollers allowing you to determine where the most intense ‘knots’ are located.

You can also inflate or deflate the air pressure in the back to customize the intensity according to your own sensitivity and preferences. The technology of the air pressure massage is one of the quietest in the industry.

With the ability to customize your own session with 5 different methods of massage, including kneading, compression, percussion, vibration, and combination variance (as well as being able to choose 3 different speeds) you feel satisfied that you are getting the massage you truly want. But to make things easy and carefree for you, there are also pre-set programs that allow you to just sit down and melt away your pain and stress with the press of a button. Each pre-set session is different yet still designed to relieve stress and pain most effectively according to the specific pattern it follows.

Reclining from 115 to 175 degrees, the massage rollers in the back will help stretch and traction, assisting to relieve pain and pressure in the low back, the most common area of back pain.

The separate ottoman is dual in its function, allowing for a comfortable foot rest, as well as a functioning massaging ottoman. The top manually opens to expose dual rollers on each side to comfortable place your calves or feet into for an invigorating massage. It is entirely separate from the chair, leaving no hazardous cords to trip over. But despite it being a separate piece, it is operated by satellite function using the same remote, eliminating the inconvenience of two remotes.

Other users can enjoy the ottoman as well, not just the person sitting in the recliner. So put this ottoman anywhere in the room, and perhaps offer your guest a comfortable foot massage while you enjoy a relaxing back massage, though it’s not likely you’ll want to share any part of your pampering!

The overall function of this chair is simple, eliminating confusing technology and excessive program variances. But in that respect, it is also limited by not containing as many bells and whistles that other chairs may have. So if you prefer to keep your life simple, at the same time getting cozy and being pampered, then grab the ergonomically slim, easy-to-use remote, and relax away.

Dr. Alan Weidner is the owner of www.massage-chair-relief.com, a website dedicated to the education and sale of massage chairs by Panasonic, Sanyo, Omega, and Human Touch. He graduated summa cum laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 1991.

10 Things You Absolutely Must Consider Before Buying Your Massage Chair (Part I)

The massage chair recliner has fast become a great substitute for traditional therapy that most folks will consider when suffering from back pain, neck pain, buttock pain, headaches, and even leg pain and stress.

The vast majority of folks that are looking for a massage chair are experiencing all or some of these symptoms. Massage chairs have been proven to do wonders for each one of these conditions. As a matter of fact, many of my patients that have purchased a massage chair have needed our clinic less and less for treatment of these common maladies.

Some folks just want a nice massage chair that looks good in their living room or office so that they can relax and just listen to their surround sound movie or music system. That's great too!

But if you are considering investing in a massage chair recliner, there are some things you need to consider before buying. What I'm about to tell you will give you exactly what you need and want to know. It's not just as simple as sitting in a chair to know if a model is good or not. There are a lot of "behind the scenes" things that this report will point out to you that will help make your buying decision easier. You've thought of some of them, like price and looks, but I will cover a bunch of things that have probably never occurred to you. This article is designed to make things clearer for you before shelling out your hard-earned money.

So, what do you absolutely need to know before buying a chair? Since they cover quite a lot of information, we will only discuss the first 2 things that you will need to consider. #3-10 will be discussed in Part II of this topic.

#1. Features - The old massage chairs only provided vibration. Well, today's chairs should offer the following:

Kneading – also known as "shiatsu", kneading rolls outward from the spine and feels much like 2 hands alternately rubbing your back. This is why it is said that massage chairs mimic the hands of a licensed massage therapist…kneading is the reason for the comparison.

Percussion/Tapping – this is the light "karate chopping" on a client's back that you’ve probably seen before on TV. Well, that's what this feature imitates. Increased blood flow and muscle stiffness relief is the benefit gained. It feels wonderful.

Rolling - in our clinic, we have a $2800.00 table that patients lie on, called a "roller table." Basically, wheels just roll up and down the muscles on either side of your spine. Here are the benefits: 1.) gentle moving of the spinal bones, and 2.) stretching of the spine and the muscles around it. Patients love it...and the roller table only rolls! Your massage chair should do so much more than just roll (and for a lot less money!).

Foot and calf massager - many of the new chairs have an attached ottoman that has a calf and foot massage feature administered by an airbag system. This feature is a real "must", especially if you spend a good portion of your day on your feet.

Full recliner – if you want your massage to be as deep as possible, you need to get a chair that has a reclining feature. And the further back the recline, the greater the intensity of the massage. The reclining uses your body weight to make the massage deeper. A lot of chairs don't recline much farther than 135º. You will want 170 degrees or more for the more intense massage option (by the way, the further back your chair reclines, men, the more it imitates a bed...especially important if you're ever forced to sleep on the couch!!).

#2. Durability – a well built chair should give you many, many years of wonderful problem-free pleasure. Even though you most likely can't know how good a motor is or how well built the chair really is, there are some other ways to know if a chair is a workhorse and is going to last a while:

Warranty – a longer warranty will give you greater confidence initially when looking for a chair. You want a company that stands behind their chairs and what greater way to show that than by a warranty. 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 is as if you had not warranty at all.

Reputation – is the manufacturer of the chair well-known? Are they easily accessible if there ever is a problem? How can you tell? A toll-free customer service phone number to the manufacturer would be great. The length of time in business is probably a good indicator of how good the manufacturer is. Does the chair/company have 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. You can 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 kids jumping on it like a trampoline (that's exactly what happens in my home!).

Dr. Alan Weidner is the owner of http://www.massage-chair-relief.com, a website dedicated to the education and sale of massage chairs by Panasonic, Sanyo, Omega, and Interactive Health. He graduated summa cum laude from Southern California University of Health Sciences in 1991.