Looking For a Massage Chair
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Written by Steve Esquire
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Thursday, 17 July 2008 |
Looking For a Massage Chair? What You Need to Know Before Buying
1. Define Your Needs: What are your long term needs? With massage
chairs comes a wide selection of features, models and manufacturers.
First and foremost, what type of relief are you seeking? Then look at
what massage therapies can best relieve your trouble areas. If you are
looking for full body, then are particular massage techniques that you
prefer. Massage chairs are a long term investment and your budget needs
to factor this in. These are the salient items to think
about for a
massage chair.
2. Back Pain Relief: What are the important areas on your back? Do you
need more attention on lower back or is shoulder and neck coverage more
important. Some massage chairs have grasping which is good around the
shoulder and neck areas. A thorough kneading massage in the lower back
relieves muscles. Make sure the massage chair reaches the lower lumbar
areas to ensure relief. To relieve pressure off the cervical discs, a
finger press massage is very relieving. The finger press massage uses
the rollers going up and down adjusting each disc as it goes. These are
just a few features in massage chair recliners.
3. Massage Therapy: Are you familiar with different massage therapy
techniques? A little information here goes a long way. Many massage
therapies are steeped in long traditions, such as Swedish or Shiatsu or
Hawaiian. Deep tissue penetrates deeply into the muscle providing more
thorough relief. Shiatsu uses kneading, chopping and acu pressure
points to help reduce stress and induce relaxation. Hawaiian massage
uses light stroking and swaying like waves gently lapping on your back.
Try a massage chair recliner and find the ones you like most.
4. Lower Body Massage: Do not forget your lower body. Shiatsu massage
chairs have very effective lower body massage therapies. There are two
technologies to consider for the footrest. The mechanical paddle
systems or the air massage system. The mechanical paddle system is
basically a motor driven paddle system which is used to massage the
calves. The paddle system is limited to just the calf massage. The
paddle system provides a vigorous tapping massage. The air massage
system is driven by a compressor and delivers a compression massage to
throughout the lower body. The air massage system uses a squeeze, hold
and release massage while also stimulating reflexology points. There
are some chairs which combine both technologies. The lower body
massages have improved tremendously over the last few years.
5. Warranty Coverage: Make sure you go with a known brand of massage
chairs. I would hate to tell you the stories we have gotten from people
who bought from a fly by night outfit. One good test is if the massage
chair company has retail accounts. If they do not, then who has
leverage to make sure the warranty is honored? Most warranties cover
parts, labor, in home service vs. service center, and shipping
expenses. The difference is what they cover and for how long. Fortune
500 companies make you buy an massage chair industry. Compare
warranties and costs and find the right protection for you. How long
does the manufacturer cover parts? If you need service, can a
technician come to your home or do you need to send your massage chair
to a service center. This is important, as sending around 200 lbs of
massage chair is not an easy task. Also, how long will the manufacturer
pick up any shipping expenses to repair the massage chair?
It is an exciting time to be looking for a massage chair. The
technology is so advanced and the features are very effective. Research
into the various massage therapies and find the ones that will most
effectively work for you. When you start to find some models, check
around for others that match what you want in a chair. The best is
always to try the massage recliner, and then you can test its
effectiveness directly. Shop around to find the best deal; do not
forget to factor in taxes and shipping. Most of all, find a massage
chair to meet your needs today and tomorrow.
Authors Bio:
Continue your research for the Best Massage Chair for your health therapy needs. Find the premier massage chair brands from Omega, Takasima, AcuTec and Human Touch. Peruse a Massage Chair Review and more.
One person has commented on this article. No.1 Untitled
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