A large number of people are nowadays buying massage chairs for health and relaxation reasons. If you are also thinking of investing in one, then you should at least be aware of certain important facts about massage chairs. Massage chairs are not cheap by any standards and you ought to be clear about your requirements, needs and your budget before you go for buying a massage chair. Some of the main things that you need to know before you buy a massage recliner or chair are:What are the advantages of using a massage chair?A massage chair can give you a full body massage in the comfort of your own home when you need it. Apart from helping in relieving both mental and physical stress and tension, a massage chair helps in alleviating body aches and pains, improves blood circulation, reduces high blood pressure and helps in rejuvenating your body after a hectic day at work. Regular use of a massage chair helps in improving your over all flexibility and makes for healthier muscles. What are the different types of massage chairs?
Massage chairs are broadly divided into Shiatsu massage chairs and Swedish massage chairs. Opinion is divided as to which one is the best massage chair. A Swedish massage chair combines kneading movements with long, smooth strokes during a massage while a Shiatsu massage chair combines patting, pressing, swaying, and rolling movements while targeting the pressure points all over the body. In both cases, a good massage chair will provide you with complete muscle relaxation and freedom from body aches and pain. What are the features that you should look for in a massage chair?Massage chairs range from basic to highly feature laden models and the more features you want in your chair, the more dough you will need to shell out. So it is better to decide on the number of features that you are actually going to need or use and then pick a massage recliner that provides you with only those features. Almost all massage chairs come with a number of different massage options and speeds, but most people end up using only two to three such options.
So, you really do not need to go for a chair that offers too many massage options that you might not want to use. People suffering from shoulder and neck aches need to invest in a massage chair that has particular programs for the neck and shoulder area. Similarly massage chairs with airbags in the foot or leg area are beneficial for people who suffer from pains in the lower extremities and muscle and joint pain in the legs. You may want to consider massage chairs with airbags. There are massage chairs with air systems for the buttocks and hip area. The best massage chairs in the market come with airbags for all possible body parts, but these are generally costlier than basic models. Many massage chairs do not offer a raised foot rest, which can be uncomfortable for people who are used to sitting with their legs raised while on a chair. Others might offer a massage that is too low in intensity, which after using for a few months will not be effective in relieving aches and pains. Remember that you will need to use a massage chair for at least twenty minutes to half and hour in order to benefit from your massage and therefore, it is advised that you sit in a massage chair for at least twenty minutes before you make the decision to buy.
A massage is one of the best ways to work out the kinks in your back and the stress in your life, but most of us don’t have the time to go to a spa. That’s the beauty of buying a high quality, yet affordable, Zen Awakening massage chair from Black Pine Spas – you can reap all the benefits of massage without leaving your home. Come try out a massage chair at our Seattle area store, just north of downtown, in Shoreline. Click here for directions and showroom hours. Give us a call regarding any questions on the massage chairs below at (425) 771-5774 Click below to read details about different models of Zen Awakening massage chairs: Zen Awakening Model ZA 15 Zen Awakening Model ZA 16 Zen Awakening Model ZA 17 The incredible benefits of a Zen Awakening massage chair Hands on massages are expensive, take time out of your day to travel to a spa and can lose some of their stress-reducing effectiveness when you have to get back in your car and fight traffic.
Having a massage chair in your home is more cost-effective in the long run and allows you to have a massage whenever you want it without the hassle of making an appointment and driving to a spa. A massage chair is a great investment for any home and offers a wide array of health benefits to people of all ages and health conditions. But there are a number of specific health benefits for those suffering from pain, injury or illness including: Back pain – Studies show that using a massage chair can reduce the need for painkillers by 36% for those with back pain so intense they must use medication. Migraines – Massage can reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines in those who suffer from these debilitating headaches. Sleep disorders – For those that suffer from sleep problems, using a massage chair can help improve sleep cycles by reducing stress and relaxing the body. Cancer – Massage chairs have been shown to benefit cancer patients by helping to relieve some of the symptoms caused by cancer treatments.
Anxiety and depression – Many studies show that massage can help relieve mental health conditions through lowering cortisol levels by as much as 50%. High blood pressure – Studies have shown the effects of massage can reduce stress and lower the heart rate which may lead to decreased incidences of heart attack and stroke. Flexibility and mobility – Massage chairs not only soothe sore muscles, but can improve your posture, flexibility and mobility through decompression of the spine. How Zen Awakening massage chairs work Black Pine Spas recommends and sells Zen Awakening massage chairs in several styles that you can use in your home to reduce stress and improve your health. These high quality chairs offer features (depending on the model chosen) including: Shape detection technology – Sensors detect the proper width for roller action to customize your massage experience to the height and width of your back. 2D or 3D back massage – Depending on the model chosen, you can enjoy either 2D rolling action that conforms to your back or deeper 3D shiatsu style action that kneads more deeply.
Full body massage – Components massage your head, neck, back, shoulders, leg, thigh, foot, arms and hands and with heat from lower back to legs. Foot extension – Enjoy optimal relaxation with your feet lifted off the floor while you enjoy being reclined and massaged from head to foot. Zero-gravity massage – Some models allow you to fully recline to a weightless horizontal position that allows for full spinal decompression. USB music player – Enjoy noise canceling high def music playback from your USB equipped device to enhance your relaxation and massage experience. Black Pine Spas – Puget Sound’s oldest and largest dealer of recreational goods Since 1981, the experts at Black Pine Spas have been helping Seattle area residents outfit their homes with hot tubs, pool tables, saunas, gazebos, massage chairs and other recreational goods. We always offer the most competitive prices and will beat local retailer prices by 10%. Combine that with our unparalleled expertise and excellent customer service reputation and you know why our customers come back to us again and again.