Premier Massage Chair Blog

Massage chairs can be programmed to give Shiatsu style massages. In fact a good majority of massage chairs give mainly Shiatsu massages. Shiatsu massage chairs provide a quite a few health benefits, from back pain relief to intense relaxation of the mind and body. The way a Shiatsu massage chair rubs, taps and kneads your back also feels really good. If you plan on buying a massage chair or already have, it may be nice to know a little background on the sort of massage you are receiving. Shiatsu originated in Japan and literally translates to “finger pressure”. This is because Shiatsu massage chairs use a technique that imitates a massage therapists fingers providing strong pressure in different manners. It is a deep tissue massage. Shiatsu massage combines traditional Japanese massage techniques with Western knowledge of the body. In Japan, shiatsu massage is even regulated by the government under the Japanese Ministry of Health and Wellness. It was acknowledged officially as beneficial to one’s health by the Japanese government in 1955 and they have since been giving out licenses to practice Shiatsu massage. Fortunately, massage chairs have brought Shiatsu massage into the home without the inconvenience and expense associated with a massage therapist. Massage chairs delivering Shiatsu massage provide all the health benefits of a real Shiatsu massage. Tomai Tempaku and Tokujiro Namikoshi, the main founders of Shiatsu, would be proud of how advanced the massage chairs have become to deliver the massage. If it is of concern to you, it will also help your Ki to flow better in addition to improving the circulation of your blood. All you have to do is sit back in your massage chair, choose the appropriate preset, close your eyes, and it will be almost as if you were getting a live Shiatsu massage. Shiatsu is excellent and handy when you have your own massage chair.