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Therapeutic Treatments In Massage Chair Recliners

Manufacturers of massage chairs continue to add more therapeutic features into their recliners. As technology continues to advance, this gives new ways for designers to integrate them into these advanced chairs. Massaging recliners are perfect for home or office use. Get on demand massage treatments whenever you need them with a massage chair.

Mechanical traction is one method of stretching the spine to help increase mobility. It is defined as the application of a mechanical force to the body which separates the joint surfaces and stretches the surrounding soft tissue areas. A variety of different means are used to accomplish this mechanical traction.

Spinal traction is important. It helps to loosen up the surrounding tissues of the spine. These soft tissue areas can become stiff and fatigued which causes them to lose flexibility. Massage chairs are able to perform some forms of spinal traction in order to help increase the flexibility of the spine.

Massage chairs use what is called a three point bending method for traction. This is referred to as supine segmentation traction. This method causes tensile stressors in the anterior spinal region just above the massage chair roller mechanism. The person lies in the chair which is reclined backwards. The roller will pass up and down the spine. It uses the subject's body weight through the force of gravity to cause the traction. The rollers will push up and in between the joint surfaces while the body weight pushes down causing the joint areas to flex. This method helps to flex the stiff and fatigued tissues between the spinal discs.

For those who have edema, many massage chairs now come with a zero gravity position. This position helps by raising the legs above the heart. This leg elevation helps blood to better flow through the legs and back to the heart. This helps to reduce swelling and improve blood circulation.

To loosen up the larger muscles of the back, a kneading massage is typically used. Kneading is like a pinching motion like kneading dough in a bakery. A mechanical roller system performs a side to side motion which helps to loosen up the muscles very effectively.

Many agree that the kneading style of massage is very good for stretching out stiff muscles of the back. Kneading helps to stretch muscles in ways not commonly found in stretching. This helps to increase flexibility while reducing stiffness and fatigue.

A rapid tapping motion is another very beneficial massage motion. Rapid tapping is the delivering of very quick blows to a given area. This chopping action provides for greater invigoration and stimulation of a given area.

A misaligned spine can cause other muscles in the spine to become more fatigue. The load of the body shifts to other muscles which normally do not have to take so much weight. This can cause those areas to become more fatigued. One way to relieve this is with the rapid tapping or chopping motion.

Many massage chair manufacturers have included heating elements throughout the recliner. Heat is commonly employed to improve flexibility, reduce swelling and improve circulation where applied. Heat also aids in softening up the muscles before and during a massage treatment.

Massage chairs continue to evolve with more and more therapeutic features. A massage chair is a great asset in your total health program. They give you the ability to get a number of different therapeutic treatments on demand. Many people are adding massage chairs into their total wellness program.

Author	Grant Mortenson	Added On	11/17/2010
Rating	(483)	Category	Massage Therapy

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How Can A Panasonic Massage Chair Benefit Me?

At fancy gadget stores, you'll often find at least one massage chair waiting for you to test. Moms, kids, or just about anyone will take advantage of a free massage. For some, the new massage chairs even look like Darth Vader's bathtub. But are they buying the chair? Why would anyone want to buy a massage chair when you can go to a masseuse and get a quality massage. There are some compelling reasons why one would get a Panasonic massage chair.

Panasonic Massage chairs allow you to relax in your own home without any distractions. The main advantage of this would be the privacy provided with a massage chair. Sometimes individuals do not feel comfortable going to a masseuse or do not want to take off clothes to a stranger. By having the chair in one's home, a person anxious about public massages would be able to feel more relaxed and comfortable.

Massage chairs are pricey. They could cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to even over ten thousand dollars. Ostensibly, the cost is steep. But the cost is a one-time cost. Think about the cost of a masseuse in a nice spa or massage organization. Each individual massage could run you around $100. If you were to have a massage 15 times a year, you'll be spending $1,500 a year. A nice massae chair could pay for itself in a few years. As long as the model is a good quality chair, you can expect the chair to be available for many years.

You can also benefit by not worrying about making appointments to the masseuse. If all of the sudden you feel that your muscles are tightening or feel physically stressed, the massage chair is there for immediate use. The Panasonic massage chair doesn't make you wait. In fact, you'll find that a lot of spas are booked on prime times. There could be some considerable work finding the right time to balance with your active lifestyle.

Not all masseuses offer clients more than one style, such as Swedish or Shiatsu. In a lot cases, the masseuse is a specialist in one or a very few styles. Today's massage chairs provide more than one style. Since the massage chair rollers can mimic almost any hand pattern, it can give you more than one type of massage style. Importantly, this is all dependent of the type of chair. But as more of these instruments become advanced, the chairs will offer limitless options.

Physical benefits of massage chairs can match massages from a real person. You can benefit from back and neck relief, muscle loosening, better blood flow, fewer muscle spasms, improved back posture and much more.

It also allows you to customize certain motions and patterns for a unique massage experience. You may not be able to do that with a massage therapist. Moreover, if you go to a spa, you may not get the same masseuse that provides the massage that you like. At least with a massage chair, you can count on getting the same type of massage that you enjoy.

Massage chairs are a great way for individuals to enjoy massage with privacy, customization and greater flexibility. The chairs will allow you to benefit in many ways including a better physical body and lifestyle.

Author	swapon	Added On	10/08/2010
Rating	(77)	Category	Health Massage Chair

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Take A Rest Break With A Massage Chair

I don't know about you but I certainly seem to be working harder than ever before. Even with all this extra effort, it doesn't seem like we're making much headway. The world is an ever-changing place than we must keep pace with it. The important thing is that life is a marathon and not a sprint. It is important to take breaks and smell the roses along the way. Massage chairs are great way to take a break and smell the roses.

Since we are all working harder, our habits with breaks and also change as well. Many people to relax smoke a cigarette or have a cup of coffee. These are perhaps not the healthiest alternatives that could be chosen. There are natural alternatives like a relaxing five or 10 minute massage treatment.

One of the things that you find with massage therapy is how you carry stress in your body. As the massage covers different parts of your body you will feel tightness or soreness. Stress is and to build in a particular area causing stiffness and fatigue.

Place a massage chair in your home or office where you do the majority of your work. This will provide you convenient access to massage therapy on demand. When you start to feel the build up of tension, take a break.

Think how easy it is to get a massage with a massage chair. All you have to do is take a seat, recline the chair back to a comfortable position and select from one of the many full body massages. This is a great way to get relief of stiffness and soreness in the body while invigorating your mind and enhancing awareness.

As you begin to relax, the massage will begin to penetrate deeper through your tight muscles. This will help to relieve the tension residing in your body. You can start to feel the tension as your body resists the massaging of your stiffer body parts.

The best thing about a massage chair is that it gives continuous massage treatments. It doesn't have to take a coffee break and it doesn't get tired. They do not have special hours and do not require appointments. All they need is for you to take a break for five or 10 just take a break minutes.

Targeting is another great option with massage chairs. You can pinpoint massage and different areas depending on your needs. If you have stiffness in the shoulders, for instance, you could target the shoulder area. This helps you to relieve specific point of tension and quickly.

A massage chair provides you with a concentrated massage therapy. It is able to perform multiple functions at the same time. This reduces the total time required to get an effective massage. A masseuse, on the other hand, can only massage one part of your body at a time. Once they complete one area, then they will move onto the next.

Massage chairs are a perfect way to take a break. Since they have the capability to massage many areas in parallel, this enables you to get much more massage therapy in a shorter time period. A quick 10 minute break can leave you very relieved after taking a break in a massage chair.

Massage chairs are perfect for everyday use. What a better way to take a break then getting a full body massage. They are always available based on your schedule and do not require appointments. Just simply take a seat and let the massage chair helps you recover and increase your productivity.

Author	Steve Esquire	Added On	02/15/2012
Rating	(38)	Category	Stress Management

The Montage Pro Massage Chair

There are many high-end massage chairs that do many sophisticated things. However, one shortcoming is that many of them do not provide you with a complete massage experience. They may do one or two things well but then lack other therapeutic features to round out the total experience. The Omega Montage Pro massage chair provides you with the most complete massage experience available.

The Montage Pro massage chair is very well designed and crafted. From the stitching to the upholstery to the trim on the outside, it is all world-class. I have to say that it really replicates the trim of a high-end sports car.

This recliner is equipped with the first LCD touch screen. This enables you to touch the icons on the screen to activate different features of the recliner. The touch screen makes it simple and easy to use.

There are also fingertip controls built into the armrests. This is an absolutely great feature because it allows you to change the massage on the fly without having to get up. This is especially convenient when you are in the zero gravity position. The fingertip controls are also lit so you can see them in a darkened room.

This massage chair comes with full automatic controls. Even the leg rest extension is motorized. You can separate the leg rest in two different areas. The leg rest can be extended 4 inches from the chair and the calf and foot portion can be extended another 4 inches for a total of 8 inches of extension.

The automatic massage programs contain techniques such as shiatsu, Thai and Chinese massage therapies. There are a total of five different automatic programs. Each of these programs range from subtle and superficial to deeper penetrating and invigorating to provide you with a wide range of sensations.

For those of you with trouble areas, you can target specific spots with this recliner. You can select from manual massage methods including kneading, tapping, pressing and shiatsu. You can also select a manual massage course to designate the region or specific point you wish to target.

The air massage system is very comprehensive and contains 30 specially designed airbags. The airbags cover your hands, arms, shoulders, obliques, head, neck, buttocks, thighs, calves and feet. There are four different levels of air intensity to suit your needs. The air system is very thorough and provides relief for the major areas of the body.

There is also a reflexology foot massage in the leg rest. The Montage Pro utilizes compression style airbags to loosen tight muscles and joints in the feet. A roller is used to stimulate the soles of the feet. There are even special magnets on the nodes of the airbags to trigger the reflexology points in the feet. A heater rounds out the reflexology massage for your feet for total relief.

The fingertip controls enable you to adjust the position of the massage chair easily. The Montage Pro is fully automated and has motorized controls for the chair back, leg rest and even extending the leg rest. This enables you to simply push a button to adjust it exactly to your body.

This massage chair has a lot of therapeutic features which provide you with a comprehensive massage. The air massage system is very well programmed and provides many different movements to stretch and relieve tight muscles. In addition, you can activate the heaters located in the back, seat and foot rest independently to target heat where you like.

I was duly impressed with the Omega Montage Pro massage chair. Each of its therapeutic features adds tremendous value to the overall massage experience. This is not a linear relation but an exponential relationship. As you activate each additional therapeutic feature your total massage experience increases dramatically. The Omega Montage Pro massage chair simply provides you with the most comprehensive and thorough massage available.

Author	Bryan Myers	Added On	11/30/2011
Rating	(101)	Category	Omega Massage Chairs

Zero Gravity Massage Chairs

Massage chairs are starting to add a feature known as the zero gravity position. The zero gravity position is known to support the body extremely well. In fact, it helps to better distribute the weight off of the spine. The zero gravity position was originally developed for astronauts during takeoff. It is now being used to better support the body in massage chairs.

The zero gravity position gets its roots from NASA. The astronauts must take on tremendous forces during the launching of a rocket. They were looking for a way to minimize the stress and strain on the astronauts body.

NASA found through many trials and errors that the best position for an astronaut was to have them recline fully on their backs. Additionally, they found that by raising the lower legs above the heart they were better able to withstand more fours. This position was termed the zero gravity position.

Massage chairs have now incorporated zero gravity positions as standard features. Massage chairs are not going to help you get to the moon anytime soon, but they will help you relax.

The zero gravity position as it refers to furniture is meant to minimize the weight of the body on the spine. It uses a reclined position to spread the weight of the body over the surface of the back. This helps to reduce the pressure on the spine and rib cage.

The zero gravity position is attained by using the controls on the remote control. Most manufacturers have put automatic zero gravity position buttons. The user simply pushes the zero gravity position desired and the chair automatically reclines to that position.

One very interesting zero gravity massage chair is made by Sanyo. Sanyo makes the DR 7700 gravity massage chair. They have incorporated two different zero gravity positions. Each position is accessed via a button on the remote control.

The zero gravity position is a comfortable position to sit in. The chair does have the effect of taking the weight off of the spine and better distributing it. Some massage chairs also move the seat and leg rest in conjunction with the chair back.

Most zero gravity massage chairs are designed to be set to more than 10 gravity position. Each of these zero gravity positions are intended to better support the weight of the body. This is achieved by reducing pressure on the spine making the sitting position more comfortable.

Some people routinely elevate their arms or legs to help reduce swelling. Of course, you can get this feature and some massage chairs but perhaps not all of them meet this. If not, you can achieve the same thing by putting a pillow under your legs in the recline position.

This is a positive trend to cede massage chair companies integrating more ergonomic features. The zero gravity position is a comfortable position for relieving the weight on your spine. This can be very helpful for people with back pain or other back discomfort.

You are out looking at furniture be sure to ask them about the zero gravity position. It is interesting to see where it is being used. For massage chairs, the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair has two different zero gravity positions. This is the best massage chair with the zero gravity position.

Author	Eric Mistelli	Added On	10/25/2011
Rating	(168)	Category	Zero Gravity

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