Jul 03 2008
Why You Should Get a Massage Chair
Chair massagers are truly wonderful devices and really, everyone can benefit from having one of these chairs. Before you head out and get one for yourself, there are a few things that you want to know about the massage chair idea.
Benefits of Massage
A massage chair offers you all of the same benefits as a real live massage, and there are many. This includes alleviation of low back pain and improvement of range of motion, enhancement of immunity by stimulating lymph flow which is the body’s natural defense system, improvement of the condition of the body’s largest organ the skin, promotion of tissue regeneration, reduction of spasms and cramping, and this is just to name a few.
There are some truly profound effects offered by massage and therefore a massage chair. Arthritis suffers note fewer aches and less stiffness, burn injury patients benefit and report reduced pain and anxiety, premenstrual syndrome sufferers speak of having decreased water retention and cramping, and even underweight people have found it easier to gain weight after getting massaged.
How to Buy
Because a massage chair will be rather on the expensive side, you are going to want to make sure that you choose just the right one, and also one that you can afford. There are a few steps that you should follow here to ensure you get the right chair for you.
The first thing you should do is set a budget. Look at a few different models to get an idea of what they cost, but typically massage chairs will range anywhere from a couple hundred dollars to a couple thousand dollars. It is obvious then that by determining how much you have available to spend, you will be greatly narrowing down the selection.
Another tip for buying a massage chair is for you to learn more and become more familiar with the different brand names of chairs that are available. The best idea is to stick with a familiar name such as Panasonic or Premier, so that you know for sure you are getting the best quality and that your money will be well spent.
You should also go into an actual store when you want to buy one of these chairs, so that if you do have any questions or need any assistance there will be trained professionals there who will be more than willing and able to help you out. This is definitely a worthwhile investment, one that will last you for years to come.
There is one thing that you should be aware of when you purchase a electric massage chair and that is the EMF (electromagnetic field) that any motor driven device puts out. Some people believe that the EMF (if it is high) will drain your energy system and immune system, so the benefit that you might derive from the device might be counteracted. IT is easy to get a cheap EMF meter at Radioshack or so and check the device or contact the manufacturer for this information. Devices like hair dryers and electric shavers have usually high EMF, but because you are only using them for short period of time, the effect of the EMF is to believed minor. But you would lie on an electric massage chair for quite some time, so the EMF should be considered.
Those are just some reasons–but don’t forget about relaxation and overall mental health! I use my iJoy that I got at a great price at Ultimatebackstore.com after work everyday and I think it makes a huge difference in how deeply I sleep lately and a less sore workday the following day.