Tuesday, December 30, 2008

A Shiatsu Massage Chair Gives a Full Body Massage at Home

By Steve Esquire

Do you come home tired or perhaps a little stressed? Maybe after one of those long days at work? Relaxing would be nice option. Or even better, I could use a massage. Where is my personal masseuse when I need her? Well, that would be a nice option. But wait, there is another option: A shiatsu massage chair. If I had one at home, I would not have to make an appointment. I could just come home, sit down, lean it back, bring my feet up and push start. Oh yes, my worries are melting away.

With the advance of electronics and mechanical systems and our increased knowledge of massage therapy has culminated into the massage chair of today. Certainly, shiatsu massage chairs have come a long way. There are robotic chairs that are capable of massaging almost all parts of your body. These shiatsu loungers can massage your back, shoulders, neck, buttocks, thighs, calves, feet, arms and hands. You can massage techniques ranging from a Shiatsu massage, Swedish massage or even a Deep Tissue massage. The premier massage chairs have advanced technology to replicate the most beneficial massage techniques performed by masseuses. Many massage therapy techniques have specific applications to improve your health and wellness.

If you need total relaxation, try the Montage Elite massage chair by Omega Massage, Inc. The Montage delivers a full body massage with its advanced technology. Enjoy the sophisticated luxury of the Montage Elite with its full body heat with individual heat controls for the seat, chair back, and the footrest. Music is a great inducer of relaxation, with the Montage, download your music to USB stick and plug it into its MP3 player and headphones. One can even synchronize the massage movements to the rhythm of your music. On your feet all day and need a foot massage? The Montage Elite delivers a reflexology foot massage in the footrest. How about a massage chair that can stretch out your lower body? The Montage Elite has a lower body traction function that stretches your body from the hips to your feet. You will be a new person after using this shiatsu massage chair.

The massage chair industry has major competitors such as Sanyo and Panasonic. Both companies have introduced technologies from their electronic divisions intomassage chairs. Sanyo built lie detectory technology into its HEC-DR7700K massage recliner. This technology is used to find stress points in your back and then tailors the massage to relieve those areas. Sanyo uses its GK roller system which uses a thumb-like roller to extend out around your neck and shoulders. If your looking for a delightfully invigorating massage, the Sanyo HEC-DR7700K shiatsu massage chair may be for you.

Panasonic introduced its EP-3222 shiatsu recliner. The EP-3222 utilizes the Swede-Atsu massage system developed by Panasonic. The Swede-Atsu combines aspects of both Swedish and Shiatsu massage therapies. Panasonic incorporates an air compression massage system to provide a full body massage. The air compression massage system has airbags built into the seat and footrest to massage the lowe body. The rollers of the EP-3222 simulates the motions of an expert masseuse. The EP-3222 shiatsu lounger memorizes the settings for 3 different users. Technology that can learn what I like, now that is a plus.

These shiatsu massage chairs gets more realistic with each technology advance to simulating a human masseuse. The best massage chairs have integrated multiple capabilities to satisfy your most demanding needs. These chairs come with advanced remote controls which allow you to manually control almost all aspects of the massage functions. You can concentrate in a given area or let it give you a full body massage.

There is a wide variety of massage chairs with many different features. You should take your time and educate yourself. It is important to know what types of massage therapy would be good for you. If you can, get out and try some massage chairs. Be sure the chair is comfortable to sit in. Try chairs from different massage chair brands. Invest a little time upfront to really find what is suitable for your needs. A shiatsu massage chair is an investment in your health and relaxation. Find the right chair for your needs. Then you can enjoy a full body massage in the privacy and comfort of your home. - 16650

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