A massage chair is a big purchase for most people. This means is that we want to be prepared to make the best decision possible when we hit the show room. If there is nothing else that matters, we are buying a massage chair for two reasons. One is for the massage functions, since it is called a massage chair, and second we differentiate the chairs by the level of comfort.
Massage chairs have built in rollers, nodes, and air bags that try to emulate the hands and fingers of a massage therapist. When you are at the store trying the chairs out, notice the different massage functions as well as the intensity of the massage.
Some chairs offer more massage functions, some allow you to set combinations of functions as well as the intensity. Most chairs that allow you to adjust the intensity will come with removable cushions. Just use more cushions to lighten the massage intensity, or fewer cushions to increase the intensity.
The most comfortable chair for one person will be different for another person. A chair must have enough room to comfortably fit the body as well as enough padding in the right places to both cushion and support specific areas. Removal cushions give users the flexibility to find the right amount for optimal comfort. The density of the cushions also make a difference and that is something you can’t adjust so make sure you choose carefully before taking the wrong chair home.
Comfort of the massage itself is about fitting the rollers to the size of the user. Some chairs start the back massage high in the backrest and rolls downward. For some people the starting position of the roller is too high and needs to be adjusted to start at a lower position. Some high end chairs will recognize the user’s height and automatically adjust accordingly. Even fancier featured chairs can even sense the location of the user’s spine.
Basic chairs don’t have air bags, but many other chairs do. By inflating and deflating the chair can massage other areas of the body such as the arms, hips, and legs. Many chairs will let you select a sequence and save your favorite for the next session.
Whatever you decide on, it is crucial to make sure you find a chair that fits your height or is adjustable to your height and anyone else who will be sharing use of the chair with you on a consistent basis.
Since massage chairs are bulky items, it isn’t something you can just put away. For this reason, some people choose a chair based on the compatibility with the decor of their living. It can double as a lounge chair when not in use because we take such care to pick something of extreme comfort.
