A good massage relieves the body of stress and tension, increases blood circulation, relieves pain and relaxes the body. When human masseurs are not available, massage chairs are excellent substitutes for giving you an overall massage. These therapeutic chairs are modified recliners. With built-in plastic rollers, heating elements and vibrating electric motors, these chairs simulate many of the massage techniques practised by professional masseurs.
Before purchasing a massage chair for your home or office, it is advisable to measure the available space and the actual length of the massage chair in its full reclining position. Some massage chairs come fitted with castors and can be shifted from one room to another. Those with space limitations can opt for a portable massage cushion or mat which you can use on an existing recliner.
There are a wide variety of massage chairs available and each gives a different kind of massage. Users need to understand the differences between massage techniques such as shiatsu and Swedish massages. Therefore it would be worthwhile to consult a therapist before shopping for a massage chair. Massage chairs may be used for therapeutic purposes or just for relaxation.
Depending on your budget you may wish to invest in a fully fledged massage chair or an inexpensive massage mat which you can spread onto a recliner chair. This mat comprises several padded sections and a handheld control unit for selecting various heat and speed levels for a gentle and relaxing massage to loosen up stiff muscles.
In the mid price range are recliners with built-in electric massage elements. Some chairs offer a vibratory massage while some have heating elements that come with a pre-set massage cycle. Others give just a simple top-to-bottom back massage. Some models in this range have hard rubber knobs that give a shiatsu massage.
High-end massage chairs are designed to give a full body massage. These units incorporate a combination of massage elements. There are rollers for giving a shiatsu style massage to the feet and calves and air compression massage for the arms and legs. The advanced models in this category have sensors that can detect tension zones in the body and automatically customize the massage cycle. Some chairs are designed to give a three-way shiatsu massage. Some other high-end massage chairs give a full body-stretching Swedish massage. Advanced models are expensive and often found in gyms, orthopedic and physical therapy centres. These heavy duty models are also found in public places such as hotels, airports, waiting rooms and shopping centres.
If a good massage is what you need after stressful hours at work, with the right massage chair relaxation and stress-relief is assured.
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