Another consideration is size. Many massage chairs, like the iJoy, are ideally built for someone taller than my Asian statured self so the massage starts too high and moves down. Being shorter than the starting point means having to adjust the controls so the massage starts at the right place in which case you have to make sure the chair’s adjustable starting point can accommodate your size. You might not mind making the adjustments but some chairs such as Panasonic’s line of massage chairs remember your previous settings so it starts at the right place every time after you’ve made the initial adjustments. When you get to the pro models, the chair adjusts automatically to the height of the user can some can even sense the location of the spine.

Some other features you might consider include chairs that can allow you to save your favorite massage sequences. Some chairs work on areas other than the back like the hips, legs, feet and arms using airbags that inflate and deflate. Check the range of massage strokes. From basic kneading to shiatsu to Swedish massage, even Hawaiian massages there is a chair with the combination that you love and others that you can do without.

Top of the line models have some really cool features. The isonphonic has a built in cd player with headphones and can actually synchronize the massage to the music.

Another consideration is what the chair looks like and whether it will fit in with your décor. I mean let’s face it; some of these chairs are pretty bulky which is why some people prefer to hide them in bedrooms and home offices. If you can’t find one that’s right, many chairs like the iJoy have wheels so they can be moved from room to room or out of sight if company’s coming.

Then there’s price. Massage chairs range from $500 to over $5,000. Not everyone needs the features of the higher end models and it’s a matter of determining what features are important to you which is why testing them in stores is necessary.

Don’t forget to ask about the standard warranty, how long does it last and does the warranty include parts and labor. It’s also important to talk to your doctor first because people with certain conditions such as osteoporosis may not be able to use a massage chair.

There is a simple guideline that will help when you’re out shopping for a massage chair. Although massage chairs can be bulky and many people make an effort to hide the chairs in their bedrooms or home offices, it makes more sense to find something that can double as your living room recliner and fits your décor. With the wide range of selection available across multiple manufacturers, you’re sure to find the right one no matter what you style is.

A living room chair that you can use as a recliner definitely has to meet a higher standard of comfort than something you use irregularly or for short periods of time. And you better be using your massage chair regularly or it’s not a very smart investment. That’s why comfort is so important in picking the right chair. You should take comfort over style anyways.

Make sure the fabric feels good on your skin. Upholstery choice is not just aesthetic. Leather is an available feature of most massage chairs, but it’s not always the best option for everyone. Leather is soft and attractive, but the downside is that it is harder to maintain and it tends to wear out quicker than fabric. And it’ll show it too, in which case you will need a chair with wheels to hide it in another room less exposing your guest to the eye sore that you spend your Christmas funds on. If you live in warmer climates, you don’t want to come home and get stuck to the leather because you’ve been perspiring throughout the day. Leather-like vinyl has a similar look as leather and is durable but less expensive and still decent feel if leather is your thing, or will still stick to your sweaty skin.

The perfect massage chair has to be deep and wide enough to support your back and allow you to relax completely. Relaxing increases circulation through the body much the same way compression socks help circulation through your ankles. A reclining feature is nice and can make a huge difference in the comfort of a chair. Some massage chairs will recline partially while others are designed to recline fully into a horizontal position. Note whether the chair you are considering reclines automatically or manually too since automatic recline will cost significantly more.

No two people are alike so you can’t expect to buy a massage chair that gives the same massage to everyone. If you are sharing and have the budget for it, top massage chairs actually measure your back to tailor the massage to you.

Shiatsu massage therapy composes of many different physical massage and therapy techniques. You’re massage chair will do a range of motions from simple stroking and stretching to stronger massage pressures. After you use your massage chair regularly, don’t be surprised by the sustained physical and mental health benefits beyond just simply feeling good at the moment. You will feel amazing relaxation, increase in circulation, and stronger immune system as a result.

Shiatsu massage chairs attempt to replicate the oriental massage approach of pressure application in a variety of different motions with the overall goal of “balancing the body as a whole”. The chair’s massage action is quite firm and involves pressure applications in relatively concentrated areas with a pressing or rolling motion. Some people find this kind of massage quite rough, although many makes of massage chair now allow pressure and motion adjustment.

Now that you can have the tension releasing experience while watching television or working at your computer, a word of warning; while it may be so great you want to tell everyone, and we all like being the envy of our peers, some people just might come over more often and try to ‘steal’ a few minutes of your chair time. Do not let this happen at all cost. It’s yours and they should get their own. It’s the curse of being better than your friends; they all want a piece for themselves. But seriously, if you will be sharing the chair with someone on a regular basis then you will have to compromise because everyone is different and you’ll have to find one that best fits two people’s needs which is harder than trying to fit your own needs.

After a week of regular massage therapy you will begin to notice a general improvement in your well being. Continued massage therapy will lead to reduced stress levels and slowly improving health. Obviously you are not willing to wait any longer. Reading this site is your first step to getting yourself this wonderful creation that has paid for itself over and over. Begin the path of Shiatsu enlightenment and well being with a new popular electric massage chair.

Those chair massages are usually short, anywhere from five to thirty minutes. Since they are usually outdoors in very public places, thank goodness it’s done through the clothing while you rest face down on a specially designed ergonomic massage chair by a professional practitioner. The massage typically focuses on key tension areas in the back, neck, shoulders and arms. Originally dubbed “on-site massage” since the massage chair is portable and is brought out to the site of where the massage is to be performed. However, this kind of onsite massage service is now more commonly referred to as simply “chair massage” and sometimes as “seated massage”.

So unless you can somehow perform that level of detailed massaging to yourself or you’re like me and have half a dozen beautiful, sophisticated, attractive women capable of intelligent conversation eager to feel you up at any given time, THAT chair will not do you much good. Shoot, you can’t even watch ESPN on that chair with your face in the toilet-seat-shaped cushion you put your face in.

That’s why this website is focused on electric message chairs. Ranging from below $2,000 to a $7,000 massage chairs are not “one size fits all” and after spending that much you wouldn’t want to share it with anyone. Find the massage chair right for your particular needs and we are here to bring you more than enough information to help you make the right choice.

If any of you would like more information on a particular massage chair brand or model, please feel free to let us know. Thanks again for the visit and make sure to check back often to receive additional information on massage chairs.