Massage Chairs and Stress Relief
Can Massage Help You Manage Stress? Recently, we wrote about stress as a probable cause of TMJ syndrome and, because massage therapy is effective in addressing various ways stress can affect the body, we suggested that massage can benefit those who suffer from TMJ. Great. But maybe it would be wise to explore the reasons […]
Massage Chairs and Migraines
Massage and Migraines Any kind of pain can be debilitating, and for people who suffer from migraine headaches, pain can disrupt both their personal and professional lives. Whether migraine occurs infrequently or on a regular basis, finding dependable relief is a top priority. What Relief Can Look Like Migraine is a complex condition that can […]
Massage Chairs and Autoimmune Diseases
How Massage Can Help with Autoimmune Diseases One well-researched and documented benefit of massage therapy is its ability to boost of the body’s own defense against disease – the immune system. Good health depends on a well-functioning immune system. But many suffer such severe impairment of their immune systems that the body’s own defense system […]
Massage Chairs and TMJ
Can Massage Therapy Take a Bite out of TMJ? While chronic stress is known to cause a wide range of health problems, stress has not been thoroughly considered as the root of TMJ problems. “But I thought TMJ syndrome was all about jaw muscles and joints!” Certainly that is where the symptoms occur—the ones that […]
Massage Chairs Relieve Depression
Can Massage Relieve Symptoms of Depression? Depression can be an expensive and devastating condition, in part because of the effect depressive illness can have on overall health. According to the Centers for Disease Control, “Depression can adversely affect the course and outcome of common chronic conditions, such as arthritis, asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and […]
Massage Chairs and Chronic Pain
Can Massage Help with Chronic Pain? Talk to anyone who suffers from chronic pain and before very long, the subject turns to anxiety. They may say things like, “It’s worst when I’m stressed out,” or “I hold my stress in my neck and shoulders,” or “Stress always shows up in my lower back.” The reality […]
Massage Chairs Help Anxiety
Can Massage Ease Anxiety? Back in the days of the cave bear and the saber-toothed cat, the human body evolved to respond to danger from an attack by either fleeing or fighting. Both these actions require extra levels of adrenaline and cortisol, together known as the “stress hormones,” which suppress the immune system and increase […]
Massage Relieves Myofascial Pain
Almost everyone suffers from occasional muscle soreness. Whether prompted by gardening, sports or outdoor activities like hiking, aches and pains are familiar companions for most of us. Myofascial pain syndrome is something different. What is MPS? MPS is a chronic pain disorder occurring after a muscle has been contracted repetitively in motions used in jobs […]
Massage Therapy After Injury
For active people, injuries are an unfortunate fact of life. Whether we’re talking sore muscles after a hike, a game of golf, or a gym workout, whether the complaint is sports related or the result of gardening or home improvement, and especially if surgery is required, an injury is a setback. Recovery is a Process, […]
How Detox Affects the Body: Massage and Detox— Part 2
Detox massage therapy is an excellent way to help the body flush toxins and regain natural good health without the use of drugs. Every type of massage, including that delivered by a quality massage chair, has a cleansing effect on the body as it provides relaxation and comfort. Our Toxic Lives Toxins accumulate in our […]
Beyond Relaxation: Massage and Detox— Part 1
Stress, environmental contaminants, a sedentary lifestyle, and processed foods are among the reasons for buildup of bodily toxins—poisons that are generally produced by bacteria and are harmful to good health. The body has defenses against toxins, including the kidneys and the liver, as well as the whole circulatory and lymphatic system, but the combination of […]
PMS? Massage to The Rescue
PMS is common medical complaint, a chronic problem estimated to affect up to 80% of women. No one definitive cause of PMS has been identified, but several factors are known to influence symptoms. These include diet, genetics, hormone fluctuation, and that common culprit, stress. Because PMS gives rise to both physical and psychological symptoms, stressful […]
Massage Brings Relief of Chronic Low Back Pain
As many as 80% of adults will experience an episode of low back pain in their lifetimes. In fact, low back pain ranks as a top reason people in the U.S. seek medical attention, and results are often disappointing. Treatments vary from medication to injections, even surgery. And yet few find permanent relief. Some “treatments” […]
Matching Your Chair To Your Existing Furniture
One question we sometimes get at World’s Best Massage Chairs (WBMC) is “How will my new chair look next to my existing furniture?” It’s a fair question, and it’s always important to keep design and color in mind when choosing new furnishings. After all, your new massage chair will hopefully be in your home for […]
Safely Massaging Your Back
When you schedule a session with a massage therapist, you expect he or she to have the “magic touch” that’s going to relieve the soreness in your muscles. You may request that he or she focus on your back, since that’s where you carry your stress or where you experience the most strain. When the […]
What About Contraindications for Massage with Hypertension?
Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a serious condition affecting one in four American adults. Some information suggests that people with hypertension should not use massage as a treatment. Fortunately, research contradicts this finding. Any kind of massage flushes stagnant blood and floods a tightened area with new, fresh blood. This increase in circulation can increase […]
How Massage Chairs Help with Hypertension
You’ve been out shopping for hours. Your back aches. Your shoulders ache. Then: amazing! You find a cluster of massage chairs, and there’s one empty, calling out to you. With a smile, you collapse happily for a 15-minute respite from the rush. Yes, it feels good. But in addition to reducing stress, did you know […]
Massage and Migraines
If you suffer from chronic migraines, then you have most likely sought out the proper treatment or medication for your condition. However, did you know that massage can be beneficial when it comes to treating migraine headaches? At The World’s Best Massage Chair (WBMC), we want our customers to find the best chair for their […]
