Human Massage vs. Massage Chair
Both human-administered massage and today’s cutting-edge massage chairs deliver extraordinary benefits. There is a multitude of particular aspects of a massage chair that are quite compelling. Particularly for those who don’t seek frequent massages. Massage therapy delivers a powerhouse of health benefits. Virtually every system in the body is affected by massage, either directly or […]
OMG That's Ugly
As someone who has been in the massage chair industry for over a decade, I have given thousands of demos on dozens of models. One question I get most often is “Why are massage chairs so ugly?” After attending hundreds of massage chair roadshows around the country, and with this question as a backdrop, I […]
Best Massage Techniques For Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic (long-term) disease. Rheumatoid arthritis symptoms can come and go, and each person with RA is affected differently. Some people have long periods of remission. Their rheumatoid arthritis is inactive, and they have few or no symptoms during this time. Other people might have near-constant rheumatoid arthritis symptoms for months […]
How often should you use a massage chair?
Are you someone who gets regular massage? Perhaps between 2-4 times per month? If so you likely have a good reason physically, whether related to an persistent injury, chronic muscle pain, joint or tendon soreness, or maybe your work involves physical exertion that leaves you sore and needing the therapeutic treatment of massage. Or perhaps […]
Massage Chairs For Athletes
Massage for Athletes Being an athlete might presuppose that you take good care of yourself and that your conditioned muscles are accustomed to frequent exercise. You don’t get sore. You don’t need a massage chair. Right? Wrong! First, no two workouts, games, rides, are exactly the same. In some instances, terrain or weather may make […]
What is Acupressure in a Massage Chair
We’ll start with how this massage style is delivered in the typical chair. Acupressure is a massage chair is performed in one of two ways. The first is via airbags located throughout the massage chair (backrest, hips, shoulder, arms, legs, and feet). Think of the last time you had your blood pressure tested, and you […]
Workplace Massage Chairs Deliver Big Benefits
Increasingly we are seeing companies buy workplace massage chairs for their employees to utilize. Not only are massage chairs a fantastic company perk, they are an investment to help reduce the costs associated with workplace stress. Long hours, seemingly impossible demands, and uncertain job security can take their toll on employees’ mental and physical well-being. […]
The Mental Benefits Of Massage Chairs
You may not realize that massage chairs deliver as many mental benefits as physical. Perhaps you are in the market for a massage chair. Maybe you’ve seen them at Costco special events, or you passed by those massage chairs rentals at the mall or airport. Wherever you saw them, maybe you were intrigued by the […]
Massage Chairs and Weight Loss?
Massage and Weight Loss: Too Good to be True? If something tastes good or feels good, the tendency is often to think, “This can’t be good for me.” Right? Happily, that is not the case with massage for weight loss. Indirect Benefits of Massage for Weight Loss The two most common approaches to weight loss […]
Can Massage Help with Autism
Parents of children with autism are always seeking ways to enhance the quality of life for their children and massage therapy is becoming an increasingly popular way of doing so. One would think that a child with autism, who is commonly averse to touch, would find massage therapy intolerable. However, a massage chairs are usually […]
Massage Chairs Make You Feel Good
Massage: Is “Feels Good” Enough? For months, we’ve outlined ways in which massage and premium massage chairs are established heath aids for a broad range of aches, pains, conditions, syndromes, and illnesses. No surprise there. And most of us also enjoy massage and massage chairs purely as aesthetic experience. But is enjoyment a recommendation in […]
Massage Chairs and Diabetic Neuropathy
Massage Therapy for Neuropathy? Diabetic neuropathy is a fairly common condition that involves problems with nerves, primarily peripheral nerves, like those that run through your arms and legs. Symptoms may include pain, tingling, burning and numbness that over time can result in the loss of balance, mobility, or strength. But the impact of this varies […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
