The Best Massage Treatments From Massage Chairs
Posted on August 26, 2009
Filed Under Tennis
Many people don’t realize the absolute variety of treatments contained in a typical massage chair. Massage chairs use advanced technology to provide full body massage capabilities. Add advanced sensor technology combined with sophisticated software equals massage therapy bliss. Here are some of the best massage treatments in massage chairs today.
The classic Japanese massage technique is known as shiatsu. Shiatsu uses a combination of acupressure, stimulation of acupoints and other massage movements to provide invigoration and stress relief. This helps to relax the body while increasing awareness.
Shiatsu has been around for centuries. It is thought to be a descendent of ancient Chinese medicine. It is also derived from acupuncture. Shiatsu uses pressure to stimulate the acupoints to relax the body.
Just to provide a shiatsu massage, sophisticated sensors have been integrated to determine different points of the body. These sensors look for the shoulder, neck and also your individual acupoints. This information is then fed into the computer which adjusts the massage to fit your body.
Almost nothing beats a great foot massage. Your feet take a majority of your body’s weight. However, they also provide a way for relaxation. Many massage chairs have reflexology foot massage capability. This enables you to target your feet specific needs.
Reflexology massage uses trigger points located on the bottom of the feet. Specially designed plates or airbags are used to stimulate the trigger points located on the feet. These trigger points are believed to be related to other parts of the body.
There are a few different techniques for accomplishing the foot reflexology massage. Some the size manufacturers use reflexology nodes while others use reflexology plates. Air compression is almost always used to squeeze relieve the tension and the feet.
There are specific massage techniques that are great at relieving tight muscles. Many people have soreness between the shoulder blades. Many times tension can build up in this area. Massage chairs come with a kneading massage that is perfect for loosening and penetrating these tight muscles.
One of my favorite massage techniques is the rolling massage. The rolling massage sends the rollers up and down your spinal column. Set the rollers at the minimum bid and let it move up and down your spine. This helps to gently adjust each of your discs relieving tension in your pack.
Stretching should be part of your daily exercise routine. It is important to stretch out the body to maintain flexibility. Massage chairs have incorporated different types of stretching systems. Some massage chairs have upper body stretching while others have a lower body stretching.
I find the lower body stretching system absolutely wonderful. It is very relieving to have my lower body stretch automatically. At the touch of a button, I can stretch out my legs from the hips to my ankles. This is great prior to exercise or other physical activity.
These are just a few of the many great features found in massage chairs. Many massage chairs now have music players, heating systems and provide full body massage treatments. Massage chairs work off a remote control which allows the user to select specific options.
There are many massage chairs on the market today. Do yourself a favor and stick with the top brands. The top massage manufacturers make the most reliable massage chairs and provide the most comprehensive warranty coverage. A massage chair is an investment in your longer term health and well-being. Take your time and find the perfect massage chair for you.
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