Massage Chair Therapy

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by Lance Neuhaus

Some you may remember when massage chairs for nothing more than a copy of magic fingers. They only provided vibration massage. Although, vibration is very relieving and penetrates deeply, many other massage treatments have been added to massage chairs. You can now find quite a variety of different and effective massage chair treatments.

Most of us are familiar with the stretching and pulling of muscles. This is usually done by a massage therapist. They are working the stiffer muscles to restore flexibility in relief stiffness. These types of hand movements have been replicated in massage recliners.

There are various technological approaches to providing stretching with a massage chair. Typically, a roller system is used to massage the back shoulder and neck areas. This consists of rocker arms which have rollers on the end of them. These are effective to providing kneading, tapping and other types of massage techniques.

The roller mechanism can perform kneading, swaying, rolling, tapping, gripping and compression massage movements. Each of these movements is typically coordinated in an automatic program. Certain programs have been developed to replicate famous techniques such as Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue and acupressure.

In order to provide the variety of massage techniques, sophisticated software has been developed to give full body massages. The software must run the different elements of the massage in a prescribed manner to deliver the benefits.

Sensor technology is also another important element of today’s massage chairs. These sophisticated sensors can create virtual maps of the body. Programs can then use this information to tailor the massage to exactly fit your needs.

Many of the areas of the body can best be accommodated with an air compression system. The air compression system is designed to provide an effective compression massage. Compression is simply the squeezing and holding of muscles. This helps to relieve tension and to reduce soreness.

In air compression system works off a central air compressor. This delivers air to different air bags located throughout the massage chair. A system of the valves is used to regulate and direct the airflow. This enables the programmer to have precise control over the air bags.

Stretching is an important part of your total health program. Stretching helps to keep the muscles flexible and retain their elasticity. Massage chairs have integrated stretching systems and to their recliners.

You can now find lower body stretching systems and some of the high-end massage chairs. These stretching systems are perfect for stretching the lower body. These stretching systems cover and stretch from the hips to the ankles. This is very relieving and soothing.

Another popular treatment used in sports is applying heat. Heat has been used to reduce swelling and to enhance blood flow. Massage chairs have integrated heating systems and their recliners. These heaters can be activated to target heat to specific muscles.

You can still find vibration massage and some massage chairs. Vibration is a very effective way to relieve tension and tight muscles. It also has great penetration through the muscle tissue. This helps to provide greater relief.

Massage chairs contained advanced remote controls with built-in LCD screens. This enables the user to precisely target different parts of the body. You can also follow the massage treatments on the LCD screen. There is an amazing variety of great massage chairs available on the market today.

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Some Probable Questions Concerning Massage Chairs

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by Ronald Littleton

If you are looking for a massage chair, then you probably have many questions that you would like to get answered. Massage chairs are changing rapidly with technology. There are many unique and beneficial features included in many massage recliners. It is important to know some basics about the product to make an informed decision. We have put together a number of common questions people ask about massage chairs.

How much should I budget for a massage chair? This question really depends on any budget constraints that you may have what you would like to spend for any massage chair. Entry level massage chairs start at $1000 and can go up to $5000. Typically, the warranty is more comprehensive for more expensive chairs so for inexpensive chairs.

What is the best massage chair for me? This is one of the toughest questions to answer. This depends on the types of needs that you have and the types of treatments you would like to receive. A lot depends on your personal preferences. It is important to understand the different features available in the types of issues that you may have or the type of relief you would want.

The type of massage that you want included in the chair is another important question. Again, this is a personal decision and depends on your situation. If you get stiffness in the shoulders, then you’ll want massages that can penetrate this area well. If you have low back problems, then it’s important to find a chair that penetrates well and be lower back area.

Do massage chairs massage more than just your back and shoulders? Yes, massage chairs are capable to provide full body massage. Many massage chairs are equipped with air systems which can provide massage to be legs and feet. Some of the higher-level massage chairs can also massage your arms and hands.

Many people have questions about whether they should get leather or synthetic leather. We are seeing a shift where most manufacturers have opted for synthetic leather. Finding actual leather is becoming scarcer. The reason simply is leather has more limitations than the synthetic versions. Many massage chairs now incorporate heat which will cause real leather to chaff and crack.

Where are the best massage chairs manufactured? This is an interesting question as it has changed dramatically in the last five years. Japan has been one of the forerunners of massage chair manufacturing. However, due to the high cost structure of Japan, many manufacturers have moved their facilities over to China. The quality of massage chairs made in China has improved dramatically. However, this is not to say that all chairs from China are good quality. Stick with the top manufacturers and you’ll have the least amount of problems.

The country is less of a factor these days then 10 years ago. What is perhaps more important is the manufacturer. The manufacturer controls the quality and training of the workforce. The top companies exist because they have stringent quality controls to ensure a consistent and reliable product.

When looking for a massage chair, it is important to stick with a reputable brand. Many companies offer extraordinary warranty coverage but the problem is they may not be here to honor it. There are many companies which just import in cheap massage chairs. These are unreliable and problematic. Stick with top-tier companies like Panasonic, Omega and Sanyo and you will avoid any surprises down the road.

We hope that we have answered some of the more typical questions that we find people are asking when looking for a massage. It is important to do enough research so that you feel comfortable in making your decision. You are spending a good amount of money and you should receive long-term benefit in exchange. There are many great massage chairs on the market. Stick with a top name brand and you will not be disappointed.

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The Practice of Total Body Medical Arts

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by Camilla Cunningham

Practitioners of holistic medicine are those that use natural methods and therapies to help restore the healing process in the body. There are many different types of holistic medicine sometimes referred to as alternative medicine. These practices have not necessarily been validated by Western medical studies. That is no way implies that they are not valid. It simply means that they have not yet been studied.

Interestingly enough, medical healing evolved at the clan level. The so-called medicine man was the main healer for each tribe. These have been developed into larger schools of thought through time. Many of these traditional practices have not been studied by Western science. Many medical studies are very expensive to conduct.

Holistic medicine or alternative medicine is the use of more traditional practices of healing. Many of these traditional practices have a foundation of viewing the body as a complete system. The Western viewpoint of medicine is to keep taking things apart into smaller and smaller pieces. In a sense, holistic medicine is on the other side of the spectrum.

One of the top health problems in the United States is back pain. It is estimated that over $50 billion a year is spent on the treating and diagnosing of back related problems. Chiropractors have grown tremendously in this market for treating the spine. Insurance companies are now beginning to cover many of these chiropractic treatments.

Chiropractic doctors are trained in natural treatments of back related problems. These types of doctors can trace their roots back to the ancient Egyptians. Since those times, many of the techniques have been upgraded and modified to increase their efficiency. Chiropractors all the use natural treatments to restore the health of the spine and do not make prescriptions.

Another alternative form of holistic medicine is massage treatments. There are many different types of massage treatments for different ailments. These types of treatment are commonly used to reduce stiffness, aches, pain and discomfort found in the soft tissues and muscles. Different schools of massage therapy have developed in different parts of the world.

The use of acupoints is another traditional medical practice originating in China. In ancient Chinese medicine acupoints were used to stimulate and restore health in the body. Two schools of practice evolved from the use of acupoints. One branch is acupressure and the other branch is acupuncture.

Acupressure is the use of stimulating the acupoints with pressure and movement. This helps to activate the acupoints which is believed to initiate the healing process in certain specific areas of the body. Acupuncture relies on the use of small needles directed at the acupoints. The needle is inserted to stimulate the acupoints and initiate the healing process.

It is interesting to see how fast many of these traditional treatments are being integrated into Western medical practices. Many doctors are realizing the benefits of many of these holistic therapies. They are being used to supplement the treatments already been provided or as an alternative to surgery. This is an important step to bring a better balance of medical service to everybody.

These are some of the more common holistic methods that are becoming more mainstream in our society. Western medical science is beginning to accept many of these traditional concepts. The body is a complex organ and is sometimes tough to study in isolation. This has held by the acceptance of many of these important therapies.

One of the most important validating trends for holistic medical practices is acceptance by the insurance industry. Many forms of chiropractic medicine are now being accepted and paid for by health insurance providers. Many of these forms of treatment are being used especially in the relief of back pain.

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Review about the Montage Premier Massage Chair

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by Boyd Wisniewski

Reviews can be very helpful in determining the types of products that might fit your needs. The most effective reviews are ones that cover the salient issues regarding the product you are interested in obtaining. Our experience is that most customers want to know about key aspect of a massage chair such as warranty, ergonomics, ease of use, massage therapy and key features. As such, we have developed a systematic approach to evaluating massage chairs based on the above 5 categories. We also weigh each of these categories equally and give a score up to 20 points. The total possible rating for a massage chair is therefore 100 points. This review will take an in-depth look at the top of the line Omega Massage chair. This is the Montage Premier which is in the luxury range of $4,000 to $5,000.

Warranty & Customer Service: For the consumer, the warranty is a form of risk reduction. In any transaction, one party takes on more risk than the other. The warranty is to reduce the risk of the consumer and balance out the transaction. Therefore, warranty is especially important on higher ticket items. The Montage Premier is backed by one of the best warranties available. Omega Massage gives you 5 years on the frame, 3 years on parts, 3 years labor and 90 days in-home service. Omega also covers any parts shipping expense for one year. This is a more comprehensive warranty than any reputable manufacturer. From a customer service standpoint, Omega has a national warranty call center and is responsive and technically competent with minimal turnaround times. The Montage Premier earns a 19 in Warranty & Customer.

Comfort & Ergonomics: The ergonomic design of this chair is well done. The chair comes with a 4 inch leg rest extension. The recliner is wheelchair accessible for users that are physically challenged. The controls are very accessible and this chair comes with the first wireless sub remote. This provides excellent convenience as most of the controls are available on the sub remote. The chair is comfortable to sit in. It can fit individuals who are 6′ 6″ and has a weight limit of 300 pounds. We score this a 19.

Ease of Use: This category is about intuitive use of the massage chair controls. They should be simple and easy to use for first time users. This recliner comes with many advanced features in the remote control. It comes with a wireless sub remote which is well designed and simple to use. There are 5 single touch automatic programs. The chair back and footrest work off a wheel control like an ipod. The LCD control panel shows exactly what massage functions are being applied. The myriad of manual controls have great descriptions in the side panel of the remote. We rate the ease of use for the Montage Premier a 19.

Key Features: Out of the myriad of wonderful features, we will focus on two of them. The lower body traction and the reflexology foot massage are two outstanding features in this massage recliner. The lower body traction system can be activated at any time. It will seamless work with the automatic programs. This function stretches the lower body from the hips, thighs, knees, calves and ankles. The legrest lowers to 3 successive positions each time stretching you out just right. The reflexology foot massage incorporates Omega’s footflex technology. This unique system uses airbags and reflexology nodes to gentle but firmly push up into the arch and then the heal of the feet. Other air bags provide a firm compression massage over the tops of the feet. This is absolutely wonderful after a long day on your feet. These features earn a 19 in this category.

Massage Therapy: There is an arsenal of massage therapy options with this massage recliner. It has 5 automatic full body massage programs. There are 4 manual massage techniques. There are 6 manual massage back courses. The lower body is covered with air compression massage for the hands, arms, feet, calves, thighs, buttocks and hips. You can adjust the speed of the massages to 4 different levels and there are 4 width adjustments for the back rollers. To enhance the massage experience, there is the lower body stretching, music, and full body heat therapy. If you have an ache or pain, this recliner can provide you thorough relief. This is the most complete massage chair on the market today and we give it a full 20 points for massage therapy.

This impressive massage chair earns a 96/100 in our evaluation. The Montage Premier has solid massage therapy. It covers most everywhere to effectively relieve and soothe tired and aching muscles. You get outstanding warranty coverage direct from the factory without the need to purchase an extended warranty. There are the additional treatments of full body heat with individual heating controls for the chair back, seat and leg rest. Get stretched out with the lower body traction system. Relax and drift off with the included headphones to your favorite music. If you are in the market for a massage chair in this range, then this is one of the top contenders.

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Head to Head Comparison: Panasonic 30004 and Sanyo SA 5000 Massage Chair

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by Steve Esquire

Massage chairs are a competitive market and to of the biggest powers are Sanyo and Panasonic. We compare two of their higher and chairs and a back to back breakdown. The SA 5000 is the contender from Sanyo and the Panasonic 30004 is the heavyweight from Osaka. We will match up some of their top-notch features and layout their warranty coverage.

First up is the SA 5000 from Sanyo. The tale of the tape is a quite impressive list of features. Sanyo unveils its GK roller system and this massage recliner. This roller system enables the grip massage to reach around the neck and shoulders. This provides a very relieving squeezing type massage to soothe the upper body.

The 30004 from Panasonic has one of the most advanced massage programs. The Junetsu massage from Panasonic is a deep tissue wonder. This penetrating massage uses increasing pressure while making a small circle. This helps to relieve knots in the shoulders and back. Just point the Junetsu massage where you need relief and it will do the rest.

Sanyo has incorporated a new stiffness massage. The stiffness massage is to relieve tension in the muscles. This massage is especially targeted for the shoulders and neck. With the use of their proprietary GK roller mechanism, Sanyo is able to provide a gripping massage around the neck and shoulder area. This can provide needed relief and relaxation.

The 30004 massage chair by Panasonic has five automatic programs for your massage needs. They provide a good sampling of massage techniques including deep tissue, Swedish, shiatsu and stretching. Stretching massages work in conjunction with other parts of the chair to stretch the lower body and also the upper body and arms. The shiatsu massage takes a reading of your body and notes exactly where your acupressure points are located.

Sanyo incorporates a stress detector into the SA 5000. The stress detector is actually based on a lie detector technology. It detects where you have tension in your body. By holding on to the sensor under the hand, chair detects and targets your stress points. This is pretty amazing technology into massage chair.

Panasonic has added an upper body and arm stretch capability to the 30004. This massage chair has an airbag contained and the armrest of the chair. This airbag can be used to provide a compression massage to the arm and hand. It is also used to hold the arm in place and recliner chair to stretch out the upper body, shoulders and arms.

The manual massages of the SA 5000 allow the user to choose the massage technique. There are four manual massage techniques and this recliner. This comes with kneading, tapping, rolling and combination massage. Also, manual massage courses are available to massage a specified region or point.

The 30004 comes with manual massage techniques as well. This recliner is loaded with eight manual massage types including Junetsu, shiatsu, kneading, Swedish, stretch, tapping, rolling and grip. The variety of manual methods is quite extraordinary in this massage chair. You are also free to choose from manual courses to contain the massage in a specific in a specific region or area.

The warranty coverage of the Panasonic is quite good. You get three years of parts protection on the 30004 massage therapy recliner. Also, Panasonic includes in home technician service for the first year. Sanyo also matches Panasonic on the one-year in-home service. However, Sanyo covers only the roller mechanism for three years. The other parts are covered only for one year.

Both of these massage recliners are solid contenders in its class. The Sanyo provides a soothing and relaxing shoulder and neck massage. Panasonic on the other hand, provides for both shiatsu and Swedish massage along with stretching of the upper and lower body. This one is too close to call it really depends on your preferences. These are both wonderful massage chairs which will serve your needs for many years.

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The Critical 5 Massage Chair Features

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by James Knolan

We are asked many times by potential massage chair buyers as to the most important features in a massage chair. There is a vast array of massage chairs on the market with many features, options, and price points. It is good to know what you really want out of the massage chair recliner to help guide your decision making. We have put together the 5 most important massage chair features for your review:

Finger Press Massage: The pressing massage is usually available in most massage chairs. The finger press is a straight up and down rolling massage on your back. This is great to adjust your cervical discs. The rollers press up and down your spine for great relief. Make sure that you can adjust the width of the rollers. Most have 3 width adjustments and some as many as 5. Varying the width enables you to hit a wider area more accurately.

MP3 Music Player: Music therapy is part of the massage therapy environment. If you go to the spa, you are not there to listen to CNN. The spas know to play soft, rhythmic music to help induce relaxation. Music helps to take the mind off the day to day worries and to relax. MP3 music players usually run off a usb stick which is inserted into the chair. The massage chair comes with headphones which help to remove all ambient noise.

Massage Courses: Massage courses are different areas that can be covered for your back. The massage rollers in the back of the chair can be moved to one spot, an area or the whole back. Massage courses enable the user to choose which area to cover with a manual massage. Basic massage chairs have 3 massage courses (upper, lower and whole back). In top level massage chairs, 4 or 5 manual courses are typical. If you have lower back pain, then select the lower back massage course and the chair focuses on that region.

Hip Air Bags: Many of the best massage chairs have integrated hip air bags into the recliner. The hip air bags inflate to provide an air compression massage to the hips. These air bags wrap around the sides providing soothing relief. The hip air bags are built into the seat unit and are sequenced in the software program of the automatic massages. Usually, the user can select the air bags individually, allowing one to just focus on the hips.

Music – Massage Synchronization: The top massage chair manufacturers have incorporated a music and massage synchronization function. This is a fascinating technology. With the touch of a button, the massage will synchronize its movements to the rhythm of the music. The intensity of the massage also varies with the tempo. Rock music will produce a more invigorating massage then say classical music. It is an interesting technology and when coupled with the right music can be very effective in reducing stress.

We feel these are the 5 most important features to really check out when you are looking at a massage chair. The massage chair is an important investment in your health and well being. Make sure you get the features that you will use over the long run. Take your time and find out what massage therapies are right for you. Consult with your health care provide. Then check out some massage chairs and see what you really like. This will ensure you get the most out of your massage chair recliner.

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Massage Chairs Help Fibromyalgia and Polymyalgia

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by Steve Esquire

If you suffer from pain in the joints and muscles areas then you may have polymyalgia. If you have stiffness in the ligaments and tendons then you may have fibromyalgia. Although both conditions can cause stiffness and pain, one involves the joints and muscles where as the other involves the ligaments and tendons. The result of either situation is the muscles become tense and stiff. A number of chiropractic doctors have been treating both conditions using massage chairs are some aspects of their treatment.

Fibromyalgia is termed a syndrome or a chronic illness. This syndrome can cause intense pain and extraordinary fatigue. Fibromyalgia affects the ligaments and tendons making them stiff. These symptoms can be prevalent in every part of the body. Muscular spasms and muscle burning are other common complaints of a person afflicted with fibromyalgia.

Polymyalgia or polymyalgia rheumatica, affects the joint and muscle areas. This condition is inflammatory in nature, whereas fibromyalgia is not. Polymyalgia most commonly affects the elderly population. Most sufferers of this condition are women and are frequently descendents of Scandinavia or northern Europe.

Medical doctors are fascinated that polymyalgia are mainly found in women of European descent. Some doctors have postulated that the origin of polymyalgia may be genetic in nature. Other medical doctors cite that causes could be environmental. Yet others argue that it may stem from an autoimmune disorder. Research in this area is preliminary and seemingly highly speculative.

Treatment starts with natural methods such as massage therapy and if unsuccessful, then drug therapy may be used to decrease symptoms and improve the quality of life. Both of these conditions affect the soft tissues. They become stiff and rigid which causes aches, pains and discomforts.

Restoring flexibility to the soft tissue areas will help them heal. The muscles have become fatigued and their natural reaction is to stiffen. Initially, to increase their flexibility you have to overcome their initial stiffness. This can be a somewhat painful process. As you are stretching your muscles, it is helping to restore their natural flexibility.

You should think about getting a normal daily routine going. Think about doing light stretching in the morning followed by some light exercise and then a relaxing massage. Think of your healing process as a three-step cycle including stretching to improve flexibility, exercise to build strength and massage to restore health and vitality.

One has to get over the initial pain hurdle which is getting the soft tissue areas more elastic. This is the toughest part of getting on a path to normalization. A routine of diet, exercise, stretching and massage is important to keep the soft tissues to becoming rigid again.

When you feel your muscles getting stiff or beginning to ache, then take a seat in a massage chair. Select the perfect massage techniques to the area you require attention. Target your trouble spots by focusing it until it penetrates through a certain area. Get control back over your routine.

Check with your health professional, who can provide you with the routine which is right for your individual needs. Ask them important questions about diet, exercise and massage chair therapy. Find out how you can relieve your symptoms actually to gain better control over your daily routine. A massage chair may be your most reliable friend to cope with these conditions.

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Losing Weight After Pregnancy

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by Steve Esquire

Pregnancy is a beautiful time in a woman’s life that brings with it a glorious blessing after nine months. A few fortunate women sail through their pregnancies and their bodies bounce back without a hitch or any additional weight gain. For the majority of the women though this is not the case. The key to getting the weight off is diet, exercise and massage chair therapy.

The body during pregnancy goes through some tremendous changes. There is a build up of weight gain for most women until child birth. Immediately after giving birth women will have excess weight, but remember two lives were just being supported. At least during the first three weeks after birth, weight will drop do to heavier than normal sweating and more frequent urination as the body lessens the level of fluid.

If you are not the lucky type of woman that just soars through pregnancy like nothing happened, then prepare yourself to reclaim your body. Remember, Mom is important and not just baby. You need to think about how you will take care of yourself and put the effort in to lose weight when needed.

Is anyone not giving advice about losing weight? You can find many suggestions, but like anything, it starts with the basics. We have heard them all before. You will hear them again. Diet. Exercise. Massage Therapy. Write them down and memorize them, because you will see them again.

First and most important is your diet. Eating a well-balanced diet that includes lean meats, grain-type breads, fruits, and vegetables is critical. Junk food is not advised and should be avoided. Instead, indulge in a healthy snack such as nuts, popcorn, fruits, vegetables, raisins, and a wheat-type cracker.

When you are out and having to face fast food choices, keep in mind that sodium is your enemy. Sodium or salt naturally helps you retain and maintain your water levels. During pregnancy, you normally build up more weight and a large part of this is water weight. Lower your intake of salt and you will also lose water weight. Go for bottled water over drinks with high sugar amounts. Avoid soda and many juice products.

The next important step is exercise. First, get your physicians approval for when exercise is appropriate for you. Go for a walk! It is the perfect exercise. Your baby will love it too. Push the stroller and get your baby used to going out with you. It is a win-win.

Did you know that breastfeeding is a dieters dream? Breast feeding can wipe out up to 500 calories a day when you breastfeed. If you do breastfeed, you must make sure that you are getting adequate nutrition during this time. Discuss this with your physician and find out how you can lose weight while breastfeeding.

Massage chair therapy can be a great tool in the recovery process after pregnancy. Your body has gone through some tremendous changes. Massage chairs provide targeted massage that can ease aches and pains, especially in the lower back. Massage chairs help to flush out toxins from the body which helps your weight loss goals. There are many potential benefits you can obtain from a massage chair. Check with your physician on how massage chairs can be part of your regimen.

One of the toughest things to do during and after pregnancy is checking your weight. Most women fear the worst. Weight has such a psychological and emotional baggage with it. Women can’t believe they are just gaining weight so fast during pregnancy while they worked their whole life to not have it. Be realistic with your weight loss targets. Just a hint, it did take you nine months to gain it.

Check with your physician and get their suggestions on how you can regain your pre-pregnancy figure. Consult your physician about these suggestions, to find out the proper nutrition, diet, exercise program and massage chair therapy that you have in mind.

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Looking for Effective Massage Therapy? Try Omega Massage Chairs

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by James Knolan

The advance of technology in massage chairs continues to evolve rapidly. The feature sets continue to grow and most chairs provide full body capability. One company has maintained terrific features and effective massage therapy. Omega Massage, Inc has consistently brought a series of excellent chairs. The chairs have been solid and with long term effective massage therapy.

We are particularly fond of the Orion massage chair. The Orion or M-2 which is the model number is a contemporary massage lounger. It provides full body massage coverage for just under a thousand dollars. The sway massage technique is very effective for loosening up stiff shoulders and neck.

The massage heads located in the seat are very invigorating. They provide thorough and deep penetration through the muscle. You can also add vibration to help blood flow in the same area. The leg rest also extends out an extra four inches. You can locate the leg massage where you most need it.

If you are looking for a striking design and effective massage therapy, then check out the Prestigio massage chair. The Prestigio has handsome styling with wood arm rests. The massage programming on the OM-510 Prestigio is outstanding. The back massage penetrates the shoulders, neck and lower lumbar. This provides great relief.

The Prestigio has much lower reach which provides great penetration to the lower spine. A variety of innovative programming techniques result in a soothing, yet invigorating massage. The strength of the massage is perfect and penetrates through the muscle for deeper relief. Comes equipped with manual programs as well to target exactly what you need.

The Montage Elite massage chair is an excellent luxury massage chair. The Montage Elite comes with 5 automatic programs for different types of treatments. You can choose more subtle massage therapies or more vigorous depending on your situation. If you have a particular area, then you can select a particular massage technique and pinpoint a given area for relief.

Some of the more interesting features are full body heat, lower body stretching and a music player with headphones. In addition to effective massage therapy, you can apply heat to the legs, seat or chair back individually or together. Relax with your favorite music and tune out the world. That is how you are supposed to relax.

If you are looking for the best, try the Montage Premier massage chair by Omega. The Montage Premier has it all. It comes with the same great features as the Montage Elite, but with the addition of an arm and hand massage. The Montage Premier has an effective air massage system built throughout the recliner.

The Montage Premier is a chair built for the total massage experience. Slip on the headphones and drift off in your favorite music. Activate the heat and apply it to sore areas. As you warm your body up, start the Activation program and let it gently warm up your muscles and provide soothing relief and invigoration.

The Montage Premier is everything you would expect in a luxury massage chair. You do find features in the Montage Premier that are not available in other high end chairs. Nobody offers full body heat and music players which are important environment considerations for relaxation. Trying to relax is a bustling environment is challenging. This massage chair delivers.

If you are looking for a massage chair, then you should check out the Omega massage chair line. Omega is known for their striking designs, advanced technology and effective massage therapy. They have developed some of the most innovative and feature filled massage chairs on the market today. Omega has a massage chair for all your massage therapy needs.

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A Massage Chair Executes Shiatsu Massage Like Human Hands

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by Steve Esquire

Traditionally, shiatsu massage has been performed by skilled therapists to ease and relieve aches and pains throughout the body. The evolution of technology includes robotic massage chairs capable to imitate a shiatsu massage therapist. The most advanced models locate acupressure points by making a scan of the body. The chair then accurately pinpoints an individual’s acupressure points. These shiatsu massage chairs can deliver a full body shiatsu massage including the acupressure points which induce whole body relaxation.

Shiatsu is a massage technique originating over 5,000 years ago with roots in traditional Asian medicine. The technique has parallels to acupuncture, but without needles. Instead, pressure is applied to specific point in the body. Shiatsu is based on manipulating the flow of energy throughout the body. Shiatsu is thought to help restore the balance in the body. The shiatsu massage technique uses gentle stretching along with applying a rhythmic and gradual pressure using a kneading motion. Shiatsu uses certain pressure points along certain meridian or pathways that related to specific organs in the body. Shiatsu literally means finger (shi) and pressure (atsu) or finger pressure. The use of a finger pressure massage is used to regulate the flow of energy in the body. A shiatsu massage induces deep relaxation, increases the energy flow and brings the body back into balance.

The evolution of technology has seen advances in mechanical systems designed to perform shiatsu techniques incorporated into massage chairs. Since the beginning of time shiatsu massage has been performed by humans in traditional medicine. The mechanical systems integrated into current shiatsu massage chairs realistically imitate hand and finger movements. Amazingly, the integration of electronics and software controls make theses mechanical fingers do many functions. Human contact has many subtle movements which are difficult to copy, but machines on the otherhand do not get tired.

The mechanical systems can apply gentle pressure to acupressure points. Effective acupressure massage helps to relax the body and tranquil the mind. Shiatsu Massage chairs also have mechanisms that replicate the thumbs, hand and fingers. Imagine little mechanized fingers provide shiatsu therapy that never tire. Select from gentle or firm and select little or more pressure for the acupressure massage. Shiatsu techniques make use of rubbing, percussion, kneading and vibration.

Shiatsu massage chairs provide a wide variety of therapies to aid many ailments and symptoms. Shiatsu massage has been shown to help stimulate circulation in the capillaries of the skin. Shiatsu is used to treat those suffering from Rheumatoid arthritis. Shiatsu reduces muscular pain, limbers up muscles and increase nutrition flow throughout the body. A shiatsu massage assists the metabolize fat which increase stamina.

It is hard to match the gentle and soft touch of a human. Human hands have subtle and unique qualities making them simple, yet complex. Maybe the robotic massage chair cannot replace human hands yet. At least they never tire. You can use them 24/7 without an appointment. Relax to the built in music player and drift away as the pressure points are released one by one. Whatever you do, do not let your symptoms persist and please find treatment. There are ailments that can be treated at home with a shiatsu massage chair.

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