In the fast pace of life, a large city with eternal haste, bustle does not leave a modern person time to engage in themselves and their physical form. A massage chair allows you to maintain your muscle muscles in good shape without unnecessary financial costs, as well as reduce the time to visit the massage room and play sports, as you can use it anywhere - at home, in the office, in the shopping center (vending models are provided for this). All techniques and movements of the massage chair are programmed, and therefore safer and more predictable than manual massage.
Massage chair: reviews of doctors
Cardiologists emphasize that recently there has been an increase in the number of diseases of the cardiovascular system that are associated with malnutrition, a sedentary lifestyle, and lack of physical activity. And under these conditions, a massage chair serves as a prophylaxis of heart dysfunctions and replaces cardiac load. Chiropractors advise their patients to attend massage sessions, but since many do not have enough free time, the only way out of the situation is massage chairs for the home. However, experts emphasize that among the variety of massage equipment it is important to choose high-quality models that have intensity controls, individual settings, conduct effective massage techniques and have a diverse set of programs. It is also primarily important to consider the presence of indications and contraindications when choosing a massage chair. Doctors' reviews agree on one thing - hardware massage is as effective as manual massage, but preference should be given to models tested and tested by orthopedic surgeons.
What is a massage chair for home?
Massage chairs for the house are made in the form of ordinary chairs with built-in special rollers. Sophisticated mechanisms obey remote control programs. Using equipment at home allows you to provide a full massage. All mechanisms are driven by electric motors. The main active element in the massage chair is a block with four rollers (less often - with six) made of elastic material. They allow you to act on the human body gently and intensely. In modern models, the rollers are located at the same preset distance as the fingers of the chiropractor. Thanks to the multidirectional movements of the mechanism, it is possible to accurately transfer the movements of a specialist. The chair can perform such techniques as:
- pressure on acupuncture points;
- stretching;
- kneading;
- striking;
- Thanks to the built-in air cushions, which work due to the pumps, buttocks, hips, calves, hands are massaged, the spine is stretched, and the collar zone is massaged.
Most often, those people who do not have free time to visit a chiropractor buy a massage chair for the home. The price of equipment, depending on the design and manufacturer, varies from 15,000 to 1,250,000 rubles.
Massage effect
With a sedentary lifestyle, when a person most of the time is forced to be in the same position - sitting at the office table, atrophy of the back muscles occurs, which leads to subsidence of the vertebrae in a vertical plane. Since all the pressure falls on the lower section, often in this area appear intervertebral hernias, which is manifested in painful sensations in the lumbar region. Prevent these diseases allow sports and high-quality massage. Thanks to the use of a massage chair, the cardiovascular system is normalized, muscle tone is improved, lack of motor activity is compensated, blood pressure is normalized, sleep quality is improved, mental state is restored, skin elasticity is improved. Infrared heating enhances blood circulation, relaxes muscles, and relieves stress. According to experts, the quality of the massage is not inferior to the manual study of the back by a specialist. Therefore, by installing an office massage chair at work, management can thus show their concern for employees.
Contraindications and limitations
The massage chair has its limitations and contraindications, like any other type of manual therapy. Doctors' reviews come in one - before using the equipment, you must consult a specialist. Contraindications include:
- deformation, curvature and pathology of the development of the spine;
- children under 12 years old;
- the presence of cancerous tumors;
- infectious diseases;
- fever;
- diabetes;
- phlebeurysm;
- thrombophlebitis.
It is not recommended to sit in a massage chair for pregnant women.
How to choose a massage chair for home?
The main indicator of the functionality of a massage chair for the home is the number of airbags. The more of them, the better effect they can provide. Their maximum number can reach 120 pieces. To imitate the movements of the masseur’s hands, infrared heating of the feet and back is used. Another advantage is the built-in DVD or MP3-player, which allows you to immerse yourself in a state of relaxation and distract from everyday worries after a hard day's work. Some models of massage chairs are able to adapt to the beat of sounding music.
As the upholstery material in the equipment, genuine or artificial leather can be used. The first option is preferable, since synthetic high-strength materials are wear-resistant and able to withstand the load when exposed to massaging rollers. The second are more suitable for installation in the office - in the office of the boss or director. The most functional models are massage chairs, which are capable of three-dimensional scanning, which allows you to determine the weight and height of the "patient", the most stressful areas, the shape of the spine, pulse, pressure. Most preference should be given to models that have medical programs that allow you to diagnose and select the optimal program. In addition, orthopedic specialists worked on the creation of such chairs, therefore, from a medical point of view, such equipment is the safest.
Massage Cape
Buying a massage wrap can be a way out for those who do not have the opportunity to visit a professional massage therapist and purchase a massage chair. Doctors' reviews indicate that thanks to the compact device, massage sessions can be arranged anywhere - in the office, at work, at home, in the car or in the country. Cape is a modern massager, which is recommended for anyone who leads a sedentary lifestyle (sedentary work, frequent driving).
There are two types of wraps:
- Roller - have a solid frame, which serves as the basis for the roller mechanism. Rollers subject to program control can be made of plastic or ceramic and are able to work out all the muscles of the back, reduce pain, symptoms of osteochondrosis.
- Vibration - work due to built-in motors that initiate the massage pillows. They have a small thickness, so they are suitable for any seat or chair.
Accessories are usually used at home, but there is also a massage cloak for a car seat. Such a device will become indispensable for truckers, drivers and all the people who spend most of the time driving a car.
For motorists
Massage cape on a car seat will help to avoid back pain for those people who spend most of the day driving a vehicle. Accessories in size and parameters are universal, so they are suitable for any car brand. Massage wrap allows you to relieve nervous and muscle tension, strengthen muscles, improve blood circulation, prevent back flow. The device is able to work from the cigarette lighter. Thanks to convenient fasteners, the cloak is easily and simply fixed to the car seat. An automobile massage chair allows you to fight against diseases of the spine, relieves accumulated tension from the back muscles, supports posture, has orthopedic properties, improves resistance to stress, and improves well-being after hours of traveling by car.
Vending massage chairs
Equipment equipped with a bill acceptor and working autonomously is called a vending massage chair. Consumer reviews about this service in shopping and entertainment centers suggest that they perceive massage as an opportunity to try something new, as well as a great way to pass the waiting time and relax after long shopping trips. Armchairs are installed in public places - in car wash complexes, shopping malls, fitness rooms, hotels, hairdressers, government agencies - wherever a person spends time on hold and feels the need for rest and relaxation.
Vending massage chairs work on a self-service basis. To take advantage of the session, just insert the bill into the bill acceptor, take a comfortable position in the chair and enjoy 15-20 minutes of relaxation. Massage equipment is perceived by customers as an additional service and convenient service. Vending chairs allow you to create your own small business that works independently, it is only enough to periodically maintain the equipment - check the technical condition, wipe the dust. Office massage chair installed in the recreation area will become a real paradise for all employees.
MP Light
For home or office use, the MP Light massage chair is suitable. Reviews indicate that many thanks to its daily use have significantly improved their physical condition. The equipment is simple, concise and practical. A massage chair performs roller and air-compression massage, combining various techniques. The Black massage option allows you to massage 650 acupuncture points, which are responsible for the health status of the whole organism. Massage technique has been known in India since the 18th century. Even one session in a chair allows you to affect the cardiovascular system, fight against diseases of the digestive tract, liver, kidneys, and nervous system disorders.
The equipment is quite simple to use, there is an automatic Light mode, which provides a comprehensive massage of medium intensity of the whole body. The advantage of the device is the presence of an additional Shoulder option specially designed for those people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, have salt deposits in the cervical spine, suffer from osteochondrosis, pain, headaches. Thanks to this technique, the problem area is intensively worked out, tension and pain are relieved. The massage chair has an adjustable backrest that allows you to occupy the most comfortable position.
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi massage chair is designed specifically for home use. It is distinguished by its special chic, luxury, elegance, perfection of forms and lines and multifunctionality. The unit has a variety of options that allow you to perform more than 500 combinations of massage techniques. All the achievements and developments of Japanese scientists are embodied in the chair. There are 6 automatic programs, as well as more than 500 customizable options, which are regulated using a color LED display. Armchairs have built-in headphones and music. Its distinctive feature is the presence of up to 12 built-in airbags for massaging the hands. A unique 4-roller foot massage, sensory body scan with precise determination of human anatomical features and automatic adjustment are provided. If you have any mobile device (smartphone or tablet) that runs on the Android operating system, using the installation of a special application, you can synchronize it with a massage chair for the home. The price of equipment of this brand ranges from 20,500 to 1,250,000 rubles.
iRest
Massage chair iRest is produced mainly for vending. The advantages of this equipment include the original modern design, reinforced construction, high-quality materials from which the chair is made, a large selection of programs, among which everyone can choose the right option, low prices, ease of installation and operation, no need for specialized maintenance. To ensure security, the coin acceptor is equipped with a payment module that recognizes counterfeit bills and coins. Another advantage of iRest equipment is its long service life and the use of environmentally friendly materials in the production.
The massager is able to scan the body and select the optimal massage parameters, has four types of muscle development techniques, and an automatic massage program for the collar zone. An adjustable vibrating mode is provided for kneading the buttocks. The calf muscles are worked out using the integrated pillows. The device allows you to adjust the width of the rollers in accordance with the anatomical features of a person, as well as the speed and intensity of massage, the position of the back of a chair from a sitting to a reclining position. The equipment performs shiatsu massage, which involves exposure to biological points, activates the immune system, relieves stress, fatigue, restores the physical and mental strength of the body, has a relaxing effect.
Massage chairs SL are a type of iRest brand equipment. They belong to the premium segment and have 7 automatic programs that allow you to relax or, on the contrary, cheer up, depending on the chosen technique. A feature of the SL chairs is the presence of gouache massage, which consists in influencing the acupuncture points of the foot. Due to this, the whole organism as a whole is stimulated, blood supply and lymphatic drainage improve. Roller massage works on intervertebral discs, joints, muscles. It is possible to adjust the intensity of exposure from 1 to 5 levels. Such a massage is suitable for reducing tension on the spine with a sedentary lifestyle and avoids stagnation.