The massage chair recliner has quickly become a great substitute for traditional therapy. Traditional massage chairs only provided vibration. Today's chairs should include the following features:. Kneading - also known as "shiatsu," kneading rolls outward from the spine and feels similar to two hands rubbing your back alternately. A massage chair should be capable of more than rolling up and down the spine.
It should provide gentle movement of the spinal bones; and stretching of the spine and surrounding muscles. A well-made chair should provide you with many years of trouble-free pleasure. A longer warranty will give you more confidence when shopping for a chair. Be wary of long warranties that are so limited that if something goes wrong, there are loopholes to not cover your chair. Is the manufacturer well-known?
Are they easily accessible if a problem arises? How do you know?
When it comes to back pain, neck pain, buttock pain, headaches, and even leg pain and stress, the massage chair recliner has quickly become a great substitute for traditional therapy.
The vast majority of people looking for a massage chair are suffering from all or some of these symptoms. Massage chairs have been shown to help with all of these conditions. In fact, many of my patients who have purchased a massage chair have found that they need our clinic less and less for treatment of these common ailments.
Some people simply want a nice massage chair that looks nice in their living room or office and allows them to relax while listening to their surround sound movie or music system. That's fantastic as well!
However, if you are thinking about purchasing a massage chair recliner, there are a few things you should think about first. What I'm about to tell you will provide you with exactly what you require and desire. It is not as simple as sitting in a chair to determine whether a model is good or not. This report will point out many "behind the scenes" details that will help you make a more informed purchasing decision. You've probably considered some of them, such as price and appearance, but I'll go over some that you've probably never considered. This article is intended to clarify things for you before you spend your hard-earned money.
So, what should you know before purchasing a chair? We will only discuss the first two things you should think about because they cover a lot of ground. Part II of this topic will go over #3-10.
#1. Functions - Traditional massage chairs only provided vibration. Today's chairs, on the other hand, should include the following features:
Kneading - also known as "shiatsu," kneading rolls outward from the spine and feels similar to two hands rubbing your back alternately. This is why massage chairs are said to resemble the hands of a licensed massage therapist...kneading is the reason for the comparison.
Percussion/Tapping - this is the light "karate chopping" you've probably seen on TV on a client's back. That's exactly what this feature imitates. The benefit gained is increased blood flow and muscle stiffness relief. It feels fantastic.
Rolling - In our clinic, we have a $2800.00 "roller table" on which patients lie. Wheels simply roll up and down the muscles on either side of your spine. Here are some of the advantages: 1.) gentle movement of the spinal bones; and 2.) stretching of the spine and surrounding muscles. Patients love it...and the roller table only rolls! Your massage chair should be capable of much more than rolling (and for much less money!).
Foot and calf massager - Many new chairs include an attached ottoman with a calf and foot massage feature controlled by an airbag system. This feature is a must-have, especially if you spend a significant portion of your day on your feet.
Full recliner - If you want your massage to be as deep as possible, you should get a chair with reclining capabilities. And the greater the intensity of the massage, the further back you recline. The reclining position causes the massage to be deeper. Many chairs do not recline much further than 135o. For the more intense massage, you'll need 170 degrees or higher (by the way, the further back your chair reclines, men, the more it resembles a bed...especially important if you're ever forced to sleep on the couch!!).
#2. Durability - A well-made chair should provide you with many years of trouble-free pleasure. Even though you can't tell how good a motor is or how well the chair is built, there are some other indicators that a chair is a workhorse and will last a long time:
Warranty - A longer warranty will give you more confidence when shopping for a chair. You want a company that stands behind their products, and what better way to demonstrate that than with a warranty? However, be wary of long warranties that are so limited that if something goes wrong, there are so many loopholes to not cover your chair that it's as if you didn't have a warranty at all.
Reputation - Is the chair's manufacturer well-known? Are they easily accessible if a problem arises? How do you know? It would be ideal if the manufacturer had a toll-free customer service phone number. The length of time in business is most likely a good indicator of the manufacturer's quality. Is there any professional endorsement for the chair/company?
New vs. Used - There are many used chairs available, but as with a used car, you never know what you're getting. You can bet the warranty has expired, but you have no idea how the chair was treated by the previous owner. Who knows...maybe it was in a house where kids jumped on it like it was a trampoline (which is exactly what happens in my house!).
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