Written by Hulet Smith, OT
Massage is widely accepted as part of a holistic approach for treating a variety of conditions. It has been proven to reduce stress, pain, and muscle tension while increasing circulation, lowering blood pressure, and improving the function of the immune system. People also turn to massage for relief from anxiety, fibromyalgia, headaches, sports injuries, and even insomnia. Muscle recovery after injury, management of chronic and acute pain, improved mobility, and treatment of lower back, upper back, and neck issues can all be achieved with a massage.
People who integrate massage into their regular routines will often attest to increased energy and wellness, but no matter how beneficial regular massage might be, visiting a massage therapist is not feasible for everyone. It might not be something you can conveniently fit into your schedule. Mobility issues might make it difficult to get to appointments, and not every area has therapists who make house calls. Perhaps you just aren’t comfortable having such close contact with someone you might not know well.
A way to get the benefits of regular massage in your own home on your own schedule is with a full-body massage chair. They are not inexpensive, but massage chairs should last for years. When reviewing the long-term costs, massage recliner chair therapy can cost less than regularly visiting a therapist. (And a massage therapist doesn’t come with a manufacturer’s warranty!)
Massage chairs are available at multiple price points with varying features. There are several features to consider before investing in a home massage chair. Depending on the results you’re seeking and any mobility issues you may have, there are many options to choose from.
Generally, the available massage motions you’ll find in full body massage chairs will include rolling, kneading, tapping, and reflexology pressure. You can purchase a chair with a whole menu of pre-programmed massage features that could include heat and, in high-end models, zero gravity and inversion therapy.
All massage recliner chairs offer back massage. The massaging motion is achieved by rollers, massage heads, or air bags dispersed throughout the chair. Additional areas of attention can include the neck, legs and feet. Some massage chairs will massage your arms and wrists, and some models provide reflexology therapy.
The height and width of the rollers determines the actual feel of the massage. If the roller placement isn’t compatible with your body type, you won’t get the most out of your chair massage experience. Check to see if you can order customized roller height and width to get a perfect fit.
Small inflatable pouches located in a massage chair’s back, legs, or sides inflate to compress your muscle and stimulate blood flow. Coupled with rollers, the two mechanisms together deliver the most advanced chair massage available.
Many massage chairs have the option of a heated back and seat. The infrared heat of a heated massage chair can speed muscle relaxation and make your chair massage more efficient and effective.
Options for a reclining massage chair include a single touch feature, choice of degree of tilt, and Zero Gravity. A Zero Gravity massage chair is based on the concept of weightlessness of space. The chair tilts you into a gravity-neutral position, taking pressure off your back, evenly distributing your weight, and lifting your legs above your heart. This lowers your heart rate, increases circulation, and releases muscle tension. In addition to the benefits of Zero Gravity massage, the position can also reduce swelling and edema and alleviate acid reflux.
The strength of a massage is determined by how many motors are in the chair, so more motors means more power and a more impactful massage.
Timed massage programs the motors, rollers, and airbags to target specific areas of the body in a specific order. Some full body massage chairs have body-mapping technology to monitor how the areas of your body respond to the massage pressure, then adjust to deliver a customized massage experience.
Everybody has dreamed sometimes about how would it be like to walk into the moon, and even though floating sure feels great, for one moment think about not having to carry your weight due to the lack of gravity, an instant goodbye to back pain. Well, the Osaki OS-Monarch Zero Gravity Reclining Massage Chair makes it possible to have some of that high-technology at home and disposal, whenever you need it. With this recliner, you can discover all the relief of having a weightless back and enjoy real recovery at the same time.
The OS-Monarch Zero Gravity Reclining Massage Chair by Osaki features an L-shape that grants proper support to the entire body from head to toe and reaches the most critical areas with ease. This massager was designed to ensure full-body relaxation and recovery. Looking to add the best convenience, this reclining chair features built-in Bluetooth speakers and a USB port to keep your phone close and charged.
This recliner is made only of soft, comfortable, and easy-to-clean materials that will release all stress from your body. Enjoy a quick rest with the included automatic programs ready to pamper you or create your own customize relaxing experience thanks to the Osaki OS-Monarch Zero Gravity Reclining Massage Chair's modalities easily activated through remote control.
We've got to be honest, we all love a day at the spa, but after all, it's only that: "a single day", and for the most of all having a busy, tiring and stressful daily life, it's not enough. Like a gift arriving from heaven, the OS-Champ Reclining Heated Massage Chair comes as your professional and private spa always available for you at home every day. No more making appointments, trying to fit tight schedules, or experiencing irregular services, this massage chair will take care of you and relieve you from all stress and pain.
Imagine joining that video conference while enjoying a heated lower back massage, or relieving some muscle pain from your legs after coming late at night from work, the chances of a better life certainly increase when the OS-Champ Reclining Heated Massage Chair with Zero Gravity by Osaki is supporting you. This recliner lets you create a unique customized luxury spa experience in seconds with just one remote control.
Covered in only the finest leather, the OS-Champ Reclining Heated Massage Chair with Zero Gravity by Osaki guarantees heavenly relaxation and natural revitalization. Tune in your favorite podcast or volume up your favorite music playlist without suffering from headphones discomfort thanks to the premium Bluetooth speakers already built-in. Lacking time? Take advantage of the five auto massage programs to loosen tension, soreness, and stiffness in only 15 minutes a day.
If you're not into the luxury style of things, that doesn't have to mean low-quality. The Osaki 4000T Massage Chair was designed to be a more gentle and cozy approach to support muscle pain and help your body relax. This massage recliner features premium leather that makes you feel comfortable after a long day of work. It'll fit perfectly the warm look of your living room or favorite place.
The 4000T Massage Chair by Osaki understands how hard days can become, and how important it is to find a solution that helps your entire body rest and recover. The S-track advanced feature enhances relief on the neck, shoulders, and lower back by focusing vibration on these areas. Furthermore, experience total relaxation in feet and calves thanks to its built-in low-extremity massager.
Top-notch leather partners with its advanced technology that identifies your body's curves and adapts to them to recreate a human touch massage accurately and comfortably. Start relaxing in three simple steps thanks to its automatic six programs, and spend more time relaxing and recovering at home.
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You will not find a more intuitive or innovative massage chair than the Osaki3D Pro Cyber Massage Chair. This Titan massage chair has 3D rollers and computerized body scanning to map the curve of your spine and provide the perfect deep tissue massage. This chair takes you to a place of relaxation and relief from stress and pain with its automatic zero gravity positioning, light therapy, heat therapy, MP3 connectivity, and skin-stimulating arm rests.
Each 3D Pro Cyber Massage Chair is made to order, and its advanced design and technology create a truly custom massage experience for users of all shapes and sizes. The zero gravity function relaxes you, decompresses your spine, and stimulates blood flow, all of which magnify the benefits of the massage.
Air bags provide compression therapy to your hands, arms, shoulders, hips, lower back, legs, and feet. An automatic leg scanning function adjusts for leg length, while the foot air bags work on the soles of the feet and the spinning rollers use a kneading motion to stimulate foot acupressure points. Six auto massage styles - palm, Swedish, combination, deep tissue, kneading, and shiatsu - are accessible with a full-size remote that visually indicates the chair’s functions on a large screen. You can choose the manual option on the remote to access kneading, tapping, shiatsu, rolling, combination, and punching massage styles. You can also adjust the speed, location, and intensity of your massage. Nine present programs include
energy, deep press, relax, comfort, stretch, demo, full air, music sync, and de-stress. One-touch access controls the chair’s foot extension, leg rest, zero gravity, and reclining features. The air bags and rollers each have five intensity levels, and the rollers have five speeds.
The timer can be set for 5 to 30 minutes of relaxation as the stress drifts away while you listen to your playlist and enjoy the atmosphere created by the reflection of the chair’s built-in chromotherapy light system. Settle into this heated massage chair and enjoy the head-to-toe customized attention.
You’re unique, and what your body needs to be at peak performance level is unique. This chair is all about the user. It’s all about you. Whatever you need, this technologically advanced full body massage chair can anticipate it and deliver it. Whether you choose an automatic program or pick your own massage style and intensity level, you will come away from time spent in this chair rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever challenges the day brings.
At #1 on this list of top massage chairs is the OsakiOS 4000XT Massage Chair. It offers a highly customized true full-body massage, from your neck to your feet. A unique feature of this Titan massage chair is its spinning reflexology kneading roller, which activates accupoints for a really deep massage for the bottoms of your feet.
This chair boasts 24 airbags located in the shoulders, arms, calves, and feet area. This compression massage increases circulation and helps relieve tension and pain throughout your body. The rollers start at the neck and continue down to the lower back then onto the glutes and hamstrings. This Titan massage chair also has a two-step zero gravity mode to align your back relative to your legs to provide the most comfortable position and relieve pressure from your spine.
With six massage programs and six massage styles, this luxurious well-built chair will spoil you. Its automatic programs include neck/shoulder, strengthen, relax, Thai, recover, and sleeping. For manual programming, you can pick the kind of massage you want on a specific body area. With your choice of kneading, tapping, Swedish, clapping, rolling, and Shiatsu, you are sure to find the right combination for maximum benefit.
Your therapeutic experience is enhanced by 4D surround sound Bluetooth speakers in the head rest and side panels. The chair has two heating pads and a state-of-the-art “Ache Sensor” that actually detects aching spots in your body when you rest your hand on sensors in the armrest. Manual controls on the easy-to-read remote dictate the mode, massage position, massage strength, and roller width.
This chair benefits from a space-saving design that allows you to place it within 3 inches of the wall, even when it’s reclined.
This full body massage chair has it all, and can even determine what you need. With treatment options that can pinpoint trouble spots from your neck to the bottoms of your feet, unlock and release body tension through reflexology, and provide everything from gentle relaxation to deeper tissue work, this chair will check all the boxes for the whole family.
A massage chair mimics the motion delivered by a massage therapist. Its internal motors activate rollers and airbags to deliver muscle compression and deep tissue manipulation to relax muscles, decrease pain, increase circulation, and dial down mental stress and anxiety.
A massage chair delivers the physical and mental benefits of a massage without having to leave home or rely on someone else to provide those benefits. You can choose where and when and the kind of massage you want, and make it happen in your own home with the touch of a button.
Zero gravity refers to the position astronauts are in when they blast off, as it redistributes your weight and takes all stress off your spine. It elevates your legs above your heart and helps your body relax to get the most benefit from your chair massage.
Massage chairs, on average, use 150 to 300 watts of power, which is similar to what a desktop computer uses.
There are a lot of conditions that can be addressed by a massage chair, with treatment centered around relaxing muscles, working out soreness, and increasing healing circulation. Accompanying these physical benefits are decreased stress and a general feeling of well-being that comes from an increase in the feel good hormones serotonin and dopamine and a decrease in the stress hormone cortisol.
Considerations ranging from mobility issues (can you get into and out of a chair) to the reason you need a massage (are you recovering from an injury, does your neck hurt from being hunched over a keyboard all day, or are you dealing with a chronic issue) all play into what would be the best massage chair for your home.
The entries on our list represent something for everyone. No matter what your individual needs are, one of these chairs will no doubt be able to meet them.
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