By: David H.
Submitted: 2009-10-11 19:35:35 | Word Count: 525
Heat and massage recliners are developed to relieve pain and stress. The market offers a variety of massage chairs to choose from.
Heat and massage recliner is often regarded as a mini spa inside one’s room. Sometimes they are also called robotic massage chairs. It is a variation of the armchair recliner integrated with different massage modes. Some of the best features of heat and massage recliners include dual thermostats, automatic timer, leather upholstered strong spring support and sturdy cushion. It also uses modern roller system to substitute the traditional massage. It is basically a roll and vibrate massage with heat. Most of the time they are operated mechanically with push buttons. Other variation includes the integration of music therapy. It has built in MP3 player or stereo system to enhanced relaxation.
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The heat therapy comes from the integrated dual thermostat to soothe the user. Some models integrated jade heat therapy using infrared jade heater. Some recliners also use heat stones like jade, marble and volcanic stones. This therapy loosens and relaxes muscles especially in times of chronic pain, stiffness and arthritis.
The automatic timer is used to program the time period of a massage session it is usually leather covered with ergonomic features. It is contoured perfectly to hug the person’s body while seated.
Chair massages function in different massage modes: wave, pulse and steady massage. Wave as the name suggests creates wavelike actions specifically targeting the upper body and leg area.
Pulse mode produces pulse motion across the body. Steady machine operated includes regular toning massage for muscles and joints. Some recliners also include air bag massage for the thigh and back region (buttocks and hip).
The trend of this furniture/product continues to develop to liken it more and more to human touch.
There are three types of massage actions: shiatsu, Swedish and deep tissue. Shiatsu is a combination of patting, pressing, snapping and rolling. It is aimed on stimulating acupressure points of the body.
Swedish is also known as the classic massage. It is a mixture of kneading with long strokes.
Deep tissue is penetrating and soothing tired muscles layer by layer.
The heat and massage recliners provide several health benefits which really gives positive impression to customers. It improves blood flow and lymph functions because massage improves blood circulation and distribution of nutritional elements throughout the body.
Flexibility is improved because it relieves muscle aches and loosens up tight muscles. As the body becomes more relaxed, one is able to concentrate and think more clearly. Stress is reduced and one gets better sleep at night.
Breathing and posture both improve, preventing arthritis.
Regular massage leads to a more positive well being.
Tips on Buying Heat and Massage Recliners
• It must be comfortable recliner.
• Fabric must be leather or high quality resin
• Check on the number of massage rollers. Minimum number is 18 rollers.
• With built in controls or remote control units.
• It is important to try the recliner first before buying.
• A good choice is a recliner within the mid range price.
• It should be a choice of a recliner that will satisfy personal massage needs of the user.
