Massage chairs

In the age of universal computerization and in connection with this transition of the majority to sedentary work, it is difficult for many to avoid problems with the spine, constant fatigue in the back, neck, legs and arms. A qualified massage can come to the rescue in such a situation, but there is not always time to visit the massage room, and finding a really good master is not easy. Rescued in this case can a massage chair.

The first massage chair appeared in the 60s in Japan, at the heart of the development technology of massage was a manual technique - shiatsu. This technique allows you to identify the most affected points of the body and concentrate the impact on them.

Since the invention of the first massage chair has passed several decades,but the modern electric massage chair acts on the same principle. Special technologies as if scan the human body and identify problem areas. Full scan allows you to determine the optimal mode for massage, the intensity of pressing and the time of exposure to the problem area.

So, with the help of several electric motors located in the chair body during the massage process, special massage elements are launched. Their type depends on the model - it can be massage rollers, air cushions, massage vibrating plates.

Since a massage chair can replace a manual massage by almost 100%, it means that the indications for use and the benefits of exposure will be similar to the benefits of a conventional massage.

So, from the impact on the individual points of the human body improves blood circulation. When improvements in blood circulation occur, the general condition of the person also improves, because thanks to this, the internal organs are better supplied with oxygen, blood stasis is eliminated, which reduces the risk of varicose veins.In addition, with the speed of blood circulation, the metabolic rate in the body also changes, and the removal of harmful toxins also accelerates.

The use of a massage chair also helps to get rid of the constant tension in the muscles, thereby removing fatigue.

Due to this property, such devices can often be found in offices or organizations, where the efficiency of people and their psychological state are the "engine" of the company as a whole.

Using the device, it is also possible to carry out effects on selected areas for the treatment of certain diseases of the spine, lower back, arms and legs.

Especially these chairs are popular among women seeking to improve the figure, because with their help you can get rid of cellulite, reduce weight and improve skin condition, regularly using the device and acting on problem areas of the body.

Despite all the positive effects of a massage chair on the human body, it, like any other medical device, has its own contraindications, which completely or partially exclude this kind of apparatus massage, as well as the usual classical manual. Therefore, it is recommended to contact a doctor before use, he will be able to advise on the optimal modes and degree of exposure:

• Regular use will help avoid development. varicose veins, but if it already exists and especially in a neglected form, massage is strictly prohibited and can only aggravate the situation.

• A doctor's consultation is also necessary to get with diabetes. The impact on certain points can provoke a jump in sugar and deterioration of health.
• Osteoporosis and spinal curvature also impose certain taboos on usage. With these diseases, it is better to rely on specialists, and not to rely on your strength even when buying the most expensive and high-quality model.
• Be wary of this type of massage exposure. during pregnancy and several months after delivery. In addition, the system is not recommended for use by children under 12 years old.

• Restrictions on the intensity and time of exposure can also be determined by a doctor for people. with cancer, with exacerbation of chronic diseases, with viral infections, recent surgery.

So, massage chairs, like any other things for mass use, have several reasons for classification. The simplest and most common separation of models occurs according to their functional purpose and the place where they will be used.

There are three main groups of seats:

• For home. These are models that are distinguished by the simplest possible control, while they have a fairly wide and varied set of functions, the effect is on a large number of points and helps to achieve a positive result fairly quickly at home and at minimal cost.For home options can be attributed, and a special kind of chair, which in addition to the massage function, also has an additional advantage - it is a rocking chair.

• Office options. In addition, the chair of this model may be called professional. It maximally repeats the contours of the human body and helps to achieve maximum relaxation, relieve stress, headache, improve efficiency. This model is characterized by short duration of exposure.
• Vending, or models for shopping centers. Such massage chair options are most often used by manufacturers and entrepreneurs in public places, such as shopping and business centers, shops, fitness centers. Typically, these models are equipped with bill acceptors and serve for short-term rest and as promotions.

Separately, you can select special car seats with a massage effect. Such models are notable for their special mobility, they can be easily installed in a car and can also be easily removed from there, in addition, such models can be easily used at home or in the office.

Another classification allows you to separate the models according to their functionality:

• Category "Standard". This category includes standard models that have a minimum of 5 functions, similar to the most common massage techniques. These include patting, kneading, vibration, shiatsu, tapping. In addition, in each model of this category there are separate massage pads for legs and hands, they can work in conjunction with the rest of the massage blocks of the chair, as well as independently.
• Premium. Here are models that, in addition to the functions and capabilities of the Standard category, may also have additional functions and capabilities. Among them, heated, helping to relieve pain with infrared radiation, a special intelligent system that allows you to determine the pain points and the necessary intensity of exposure to them, a special massage technique that allows you to carry out the effects on all the necessary points at the same time.

For the production of chairs, hygienic and safe materials are used - genuine leather and high-quality leatherette, depending on the cost and class of the model.The color range of models is classical, without pictures and accessories. Black, brown, beige and white are the most common options. Other colors are possible under the order, but will cost a little more.

If in a massage room this or that particular procedure, type of massage is most often offered, then even the cheapest standard massage chair can offer various techniques and methods of action that depend on the particular function selected.

Among the main functions include:

• The most common type of relaxing massage is vibratory. With the help of small vibrations of high frequency, the metabolism is stimulated and the blood circulation is improved.
• Roller massage function. Special rollers are located over the entire surface of the device, the mechanical actions of which, when moving in different directions, affect certain areas of the human body. Depending on the model and the selected mode, the rollers can act on the muscles with different intensity, in different directions and with the selected speed.

• Heat massage. This type is very effective in combination with roller type. Helps to relieve tension, relieves pain of a different nature, eliminates fatigue. In addition, massage with the use of heat is a great help in getting rid of extra centimeters and cellulite.
• Air-compression type of exposure. This feature is usually a distinctive feature of more expensive models. Specially provided pillows are deflated and inflated to a certain state, thereby kneading and massaging the person. Most often, these pillows are installed in the legs, arms and neck.

In addition, you can note additional features that are commonly found in models of the Premium class:

• 3D massage. In fact, this type is a standard roller massage, but its uniqueness is created due to the extended motion path of the installed rollers; here they can move not only up - down, but also in the horizontal plane, that is, to the right - to the left. This feature allows you to enhance the impact and create the impression of the work of several professional massage therapists simultaneously.
• A function that simulates the Thai spinal stretching system. It allows you to achieve complete relaxation of the back, legs and spine.
• Weightlessness. This function provides an arrangement at an angle that completely eliminates the load on the spine and provides a feeling of free floating.

• Intellectual system. This function involves memorizing pain points by scanning a person’s pulse. Stimulation of the pain point increases heartbeat, which is reflected in the system of the chair, it records information about this point and can correct the impact on a particular area, based on these results.
• With the development of high technology, manufacturers began to introduce the control function from their personal phone into their devices. - via Bluetooth connection, any settings can be made using a phone that has an Android or IOS operating system.

Choosing a chair, you must remember that the price of the final product will directly depend on the number of functions and different modes of operation.

Massage effects can be on any area of ​​the human body, each of them requires a certain intensity, exposure time and functions:

• Neck and collar area. This method of massage is the most common among users of office chairs, because it is best to relieve fatigue and stress by relaxing the muscles of the neck and eliminating blood stagnation in the head. In addition, with this massage you can eliminate the accumulation of salts and reduce muscle pain in the neck and head.
• Head. Dry dandruff, unnatural hair loss, hyperactive work of the sebaceous glands on the head, constant headaches - competently selected effects on the head area will help to cope with any of the problems.

• Arms. A great way to relieve muscle tension after exercise on the hands. In addition, this method helps to strengthen joints, accelerates healing in case of injuries of soft tissues and bones, and also helps relieve swelling.
• Back and loin. The most common mode of exposure.Most often carried out on prescription in connection with diseases of a different nature, such as scoliosis, sciatica. In addition, the impact on the back and lower back contributes to the overall improvement of the body and eliminate fatigue and muscle tension.
• Legs. Here you can select several methods of exposure. You can talk about the impact on the lower leg and calf, as well as directly on the feet. This type of exposure helps relieve tension and fatigue from the legs, reduces the risk of varicose veins, relieves painful sensations during convulsions. Improving blood circulation contributes to getting rid of unpleasant odor and overall improvement of the legs and the body as a whole, since a large number of acupuncture points are concentrated in the feet.

The choice is to start with determining the place where the selected equipment will be located: either it will be a model for home use or this chair will be located in the office. After the installation location is determined, it is necessary to assess the dimensions of the model to be selected. For example, models that are not equipped with a special retractable mechanism should be placed at a distancefrom the wall so that it does not interfere with the tilt of the chair, in addition, the space in which the equipment will be placed should be sufficiently spacious and well ventilated.

Choosing the perfect chair, you should also pay attention to the number and power of the motors, it is from this indicator will depend on the intensity of work and the life of a particular model.

However, not even the highest quality motor can replace convenience and comfort. The real effectiveness of the impact can be achieved only if being in a chair will bring maximum convenience and comfort, so when choosing, you should definitely try to sit in a chair and test its main functions.

It is also worth paying attention to the material, which is covered with a massager. A leather chair will certainly last longer and will look more solid, but leatherette is also quite suitable for home use, as the use in any case will be assumed by a much smaller number of people than in the office.

Select a particular model will also help a thorough study of the functionality. Most preferably a combination of several functions at once, for example, a roller and vibratory type of massage. Separately, you can consider models that have intensity controls, adjust the time and speed of exposure.

Built-in speaker system can also play a role in the selection. Musical accompaniment promotes additional relaxation, which increases the positive effect of massage and reduces the time of exposure.

The cost of the chair consists of the number of functions, the purpose, the material from which the cover is made, the overall dimensions, engine power and, of course, the class of the selected product.

So, the chairs of the standard price segment usually cost from 70,000 rubles - these are chairs of the most minimal configuration, which have only rollers moving in the horizontal plane, performing a minimum of functions. Chairs with additional functions increase in price. Thus, the addition in the form of a single functional feature increases the cost by 20-30 thousand.

The cost of premium models can reach up to 1.5-2 million, they are usually made to order on individual sizes and with an individual set of functions, often have a decor of gold and precious stones. The cheapest models in this segment can cost 240-250 thousand.

Of course, the cost of massage chairs is quite high and not every person is able to afford such a purchase, but you should take into account the fact that this purchase will save money on visiting the masseur and thus the costs will quickly pay for themselves.

So, having decided on the selection criteria, you must go directly to the purchase:

• The first and most preferred option is to buy in the store official distributors. The advantage in this case is that, firstly, in such salons usually work the most competent sellers, selected by the manufacturers themselves, who can best tell about a particular model, honestly answer all the questions about the pros and cons and advise the optimal modes of operation.Secondly, this type of sales organization provides an opportunity to test the product here and now, try out various functions and capabilities and determine the most comfortable model. The main disadvantage of such stores is a large enough margin on the goods caused by the payment of the store rent, as well as the maintenance of the staff of specially trained staff.

• Multi-brand shop. This variant differs from the first solution only in that in this case the store has the opportunity to demonstrate and present to purchase goods of various brands instead of one specific one. This provides more opportunities for choosing the widest range of prices and variety of designs.
• Online store. A separate direction, which has received widespread today in connection with the general computerization. The main advantage of such a purchase is the reduced cost of the goods, because usually renting a warehouse, where the assortment is stored is much cheaper than renting a full-fledged room for a store, the staff is also small, thereby buying about 20% of the cost.In addition, online stores deliver and assemble the purchased goods. Among the minuses is, of course, the inability to try the product in practice before buying, but you can always pick up the product in a real store, and make a purchase in the vast web.

Japan started the history of the massage chair and still remains the leading manufacturer and seller of massagers around the world, but today there are many companies that manufacture massage equipment on the market, but not everybody can boast of really high-quality products.

Among the best manufacturers are the following large companies:

• Yamaguchi. One of the most popular manufacturers of chairs in the category "Premium. Yamaguchi is a Japanese brand that is notable for its laconic, stylish design of products, as well as a huge number of functions represented in the models (some of them can have up to 500 different variants of massage techniques). The average price for the goods of this brand is 300 thousand rubles.
• Another Japanese company representing the elite class of goods for sale - Fujiiryoki. The number of functions reaches up to 700 for some models of this brand. In addition, the goods are distinguished by an increased level of comfort, and the price starts from 360 thousand.

• Japanese manufacturers are able to produce equipment and economy class. So for example the company Panasonic manufactures high-tech and convenient products in this segment.
• Quality products of various segments can be purchased from the American manufacturer US Medica. A distinctive feature of the seats is an increased anatomicality, the use of only hypoallergenic upholstery materials, as well as a stylish design. In addition, each model is equipped with high functionality and endowed with special features. Prices range from 150 to 400 thousand.
• Chinese manufacturer Sensa He also managed to establish himself in the world market as a seller offering excellent quality and high functionality at an affordable price. For example, one of the cheapest seats in the economy segment is from Sensa, it costs in various modifications from 35 to 50 thousand rubles.

• Among the organizations operating in Russia, a joint Singapore-Russian company managed to recommend itself positively. Relaxa star. The popularity of the company was able to get on the production of office massage options for chairs that come on the market under the brand. Ego. Cost - from 90 thousand.
• Anatomico - Italian manufacturer. The brand answers not only the demands of quality (functionality, exclusive additional options), but also provides an interesting, original design of its products. This brand will not be difficult to find a chair for any interior apartment or office. The cost varies from 75-180 thousand.

As for the opinions of users about the massage technique, one can single out a category of people who really like and just like using such chairs. People note an improvement in muscle tone, stress relief, elimination of pain in the back, legs, neck. Problems with the spine are negated. In addition, the heads of the offices where the equipment was installed, noted an increase in labor indicators, an increase in the level of stress resistance, a decrease in tension in the team, a smaller number of sick-lists.

Qualified specialists confirm the positive and effective impact of this type of massage on human health along with the qualified actions of a massage therapist.Including reduced risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, chairs help to maintain muscle tone and elasticity and contribute to the normalization of the psychological background of a person.

In the following video you will learn more about the Yamaguchi Axiom massage chair.