Premier Massage Chair Blog

Massage chairs can provide you with a wealth of enjoyment, both physical and psychologically. One of the ways massage chairs do this is through their employment of the Shiatsu style of massage. Shiatsu, translated literally, means finger pressure. Shiatsu massage is not a stagnant massage form but rather is constantly evolving. Modern Shiatsu as we know it combines Asian philosophy of massage with Western science and medicine. This creates a massage that not only heals and improves the body, but also does amazing things for one’s mind. That is why Shiatsu massage is employed by massage chairs.

Shiatsu massage chairs have been known to significantly improve many aspects of people’s lives. Massage chairs increase your flexibility, comfort sore bones, muscles and backs and increase your circulation. All this helps make you all around healthier. The massage from a massage chair also makes you feel good. It can make the stress of your day melt away like warm butter. Massage chairs also indirectly cause you to be more productive. A Shiatsu massage once a day for just 15 minutes is highly recommended. It is even employed at many companies to improve work conditions for their employees.

Shiatsu massage chairs use motions imitating the fingers of a real massage therapist to knead and pressure your body. These massage chairs are very realistic in their motions. Of course it is impossible for a massage chair to replace the hands of a human massage therapist, however it goes to say, top of the line shiatsu massage chairs do come pretty darn close.

Also, one of the benefits on having your massage chair is the unrivaled convenience of enjoying it when ever you want. You do not need shell out large sums of money on a frequent basis for a massage. You also don’t even need to leave your house! This is the joy of having your own shiatsu massage chair.

Massage chairs come in a large variety of makes, brands, models, colors, sizes, features, prices and more.  It can sometimes be very difficult to narrow your choices down.  Once you do narrow your massage chair choices down and make a decision it will have been well worth the trouble.  Massage chairs are very good for your back, health and psyche.  They’re also very convenient since you can use it at home whenever you please.  In regards to making the actual decision, some of the main things you should consider are the strength of the massage, presets and adjustability, accessories and appearance.  In regards to massage strength, different massage chairs naturally offer a stronger or weaker massage.  You should choose a chair that matches your preferences.  Some chairs offer things such as additional padding so you can change the massage chair strength if you so desire.  In regards to presets, check out what’s out there.  Usually the more little buttons and options you have the more expensive.  Some presets offer really great massage combinations, so that is something to keep in mind.  Accessories are also important to consider.  Do you want a foot massage as well as a back massage from your massage chair?  If you so you want the foot and calf massage accessory.  Appearance should not be your main concern in choosing a massage chair because some of the ugliest massage chairs offer the most amazing massages.  However, you don’t exactly want an eyesore. Just watch out for leather chairs.  You pay more and it’s not even 100% leather.  Also leather gets dried out and cracks, especially if you chair has the heating function.

            There are other things you should consider as well such as warranties and brands.  Just remember, with such a big purchase as massage chair, you should do all the research you can.

Massage chairs can do a lot for your body and mind.  Massage chairs can help relieve back pain and the massages they deliver just plain feel good.  Massage chairs can also lift your mood and even make you more productive.  When most people think of shiatsu massage chairs they think pretty exclusively of their back.  This is understandable because the main health benefits of a massage chair are back related.  Also, you’re not going to buy a whole contraction such as a massage chair to massage your arms.  However, it does go to say that perhaps when making your massage chair purchase you ought to consider the foot/leg massage features available on some massage chairs.  Some high end massage chairs offer really excellent leg and foot massage functions.  A lot of lower end chairs offer this feature as well, but often time they area cheap version.  Some chairs just have air bags that inflate and deflate, squeezing your legs. This is not a massage.  In fact the sensation it will cause will be sort of like getting your blood pressure taken.  The right foot massage on a massage chair will be a three dimensional massage.  The leg/foot part of the massage chair should have its own set of rollers and nodes.  This way the muscles actually get manipulated so that you can receive the sensual and health benefits of a leg/foot massage.  The benefits are pretty good too.  A leg or foot massage from your massage chair can reduce swelling, pain, and soreness.  It also improves circulation to your legs and feet.  This is all very good and feels excellent.  Paying for the air bag “massage” on a cut rate massage chair is a waste of money.  When you looking for the massage chair of your dreams, keep the foot massage feature in mind and don’t settle for anything less than you deserve.  A foot massage is great when it comes to massage chairs. 

A massage chair can literally change your life.  The health benefits of a shiatsu massage chair combined with pleasure and convenience are truly unrivaled.  However, in your hunt for the most suitable massage chair, there are some things you should look out for.  One of those things is warranties.  We will discuss a bit of advice regarding massage chair warranties.  When you are deciding amongst massage chair brands, request a copy of the chair warranty or see if it is simply posted on the website.  Be skeptical of companies and chairs that will not furnish you a copy of the warranty until after you purchase the massage chair.  In a small study, we contacted 10 massage chair companies to request their warranty.  Only three massage chair companies gave us their warranty, Premier, Panasonic and Interactive Health.  All their warranties were legitimate.  Good quality massage chairs come with warranties covering at least five years worth of parts and labor.  Watch out for companies that have similar warranties but that do not cover labor.  Another thing to watch out for is companies that claim in their warranty to offer in-home repair and service.  Oftentimes, the massage chair company will simply outsource the job to a local handyman who will show up and tell you the repair has to be done by the manufacturer.  This is a waste of your time, money and effort.  In house warranty repair and service is simply a sales gimmick.  The good news is, by being warranty savvy and knowing what to watch out for, you can avoid massage chairs that lack proper warranties.  The warranty you want is one covering parts and labor, not just parts.  With how much you spent on the massage chair to begin with, you most certainly deserve a proper massage chair warranty.

So you want a massage chair but you’re not sure what to look for.  A massage chair is a big purchase and not one to be taken too lightly.  You are right to be reading this and doing whatever pertinent research.  This is going to be short but I’m going to give you an idea of what aspects of a massage chair you should be most concern with. 

The massage chair motors are very important.  These things are what power the massage.  Depending on how advanced your chair is, you can control, through the motors, the massage chair focus.  Also, check to see if the motors are quiet or loud.  You don’t want to sit there, getting a massage and trying to relax to the sound of motors.  Another aspect are the nodes and rollers of the massage chair.  These can vary in size and designed to feel like a massage therapist’s hands.  Most massage chairs have a dual or quad roller system with nodes.  Quad rollers are usually better. The rollers and nodes, powered by the massage chair motors are what delivers the shiatsu massage.  Stroke length is another important thing to consider in your massage chair search.  The stroke length is the distance the rollers and nodes move up and down your spine.  This is important because some lower end models of massage chairs have a short stroke length and therefore neglect parts of your back.  The longest and best stroke length for all heights is 30 inches.  If you are short, 27 inches will do though.  Some chairs also have an added feature called Computer Assisted Adjustability.  This is usually only found in high end massage chairs.  The way it works is the massage chair gives you a custom massage by measuring your weight, height and width when you sit in the massage chair.