Irene Orkin asked:


   Studies show that massage is one of the most affordable, non-addictive methods of dealing with stress. But when most people think of massage they think of having to take their clothes off, lying down a table in a room somewhere & having someone work on their muscles for an hour or so. It’s time consuming, expensive and many people aren’t comfortable being touched by someone while they’re ****. So what’s the best solution to provide folks with the benefits of massage, AND provide a top quality service at a reasonable price?

   Chair massage was developed to fill a marketplace demand for a no frills, high quality, affordable, stress busting, corporate massage service. Two of the most valued resources of every individual are time and money. What about a back massage that comes directly to you where ever you are? You get to sit in a comfortable, ergonomic chair and you don’t have to take your clothes off. It’s short, usually 10 – 15 minutes each and it’s very affordable. Enter on site chair massage, (sometimes referred to as ‘back massage’) but usually just called ‘on site massage’.

   Developed by David Palmer in the early 1980’s, modern chair massage was developed to make the benefits of massage accessible to everyone. Sometimes called seated massage, chair massage is believed to have originated in China during the time of the Yellow Emperor, Huangdi, 2497 to 2398 BC.

The Yellow Emperor is credited with the invention of the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Called ‘Anma’, traditional seated massage came to Japan during the Edo period 1603 AD – 1868 AD. There are many similarities between anma and shiatsu in that both focus on releasing the pressure or trigger points in the body. In fact, chair massage is actually a blend of shiatsu (working the pressure points) and traditional Swedish massage (working the muscles).

     Certified on site or chair massage practitioners specialize in providing relaxation massage, not therapy. In Canada the designation most of us carry is CCMP (certified chair massage practitioner, not to be confused with LMT – licensed massage therapist or RMT – registered massage therapist.)

   Chair massage focuses on the key tension areas of the back, neck and shoulders, arms and hands where people hold their stress. Stress creates muscle imbalances in your body causing:

: aches and pains

: computer slump causing difficulty breathing and back pain

: radiating pain & numbness underneath the shoulder blades, up into the skull & down your arms into your hands

: ’frozen shoulder’

: migraine-like headaches

: desk and road rage

   Stress creates a vicious cycle where the pain caused by muscle imbalance is the biggest cause of disability & time off in the workplace causing more stress. Stress induced muscle imbalances are officially designated as Brugger’s ‘Sterno-Symphyseal’ Syndrome. [courtesy Dynamic Chiropractic October 20, 1997, vol. 15 Issue 22 source www.chrioweb.com archives]

   By focusing directly on the upper body trigger points where people hold their stress, the massage relaxes those muscles: releasing aches, pain and tension, restoring circulation and blood flow, recharging the body and restoring energy levels. On site massage is a powerful uplifting experience that brings a healing touch to your body and frees your mind.

   Chair massage is performed in your normal daily attire and requires no oils. Instead of using a table, the massage takes place in a specially designed portable massage chair that your chair massage practitioner brings to your workplace or company event. Leaning forward in the chair allows you to relax completely with your head resting in a comfy ‘face cradle’ lined with a soft cloth or disposable cover. The cradle cover is replaced and the chair sanitized between massages.

   The massage focuses on the upper body areas where people hold their stress from sitting at a desk or staring at their computer for extended periods of time. Your massage can help relieve carpal tunnel syndrome, tension/migraine headaches, neck pain, and back problems. In My  Hands certified practitioners are specifically trained in relaxation massage that is perfect for the working world energizing and very refreshing. You and your team will feel invigorated and ready to be productive! 

   Important note: if you have on-going or acute pain in your back, neck or shoulders, frequent migraines or ‘frozen shoulder’; you should see your health care practitioner promptly. Many physical problems including poor vision, allergies, neglected injuries or physical conditions masquerade as back pain or migraines (or both).

Remember for every physical limitation there is an underlying physical condition causing it. 

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Edna Paltrow asked:


Summary: The massage chairs or a visit to a massage parlor is now a growing trend, especially among the young professionals and executives. There is a way to bring back joy into the lives that were devoid of happiness. And the answer is complete body massage with the help of massage chairs.

 

 

No matter which part of the world you are living in, the need to excel and that too on an international level, has become an absolute must. If you are not an international player, you are losing out to your competitors in a major way. But amidst all the stress and work pressure, it is your body that is getting tired and worn out handling all the pressures. The upcoming industry of masseuse and massage chairs is probably the answer to this rising problem.

 

The massage chairs or a visit to a massage parlor is now a growing trend, especially among the young professionals and executives. After slogging out the whole week for almost 20 hours each day, working professionals are left too enervated in the weekend to enjoy their favorite activities. This takes away all the fun and happiness away from life.

 

But now there is a way to bring back joy into the lives that were devoid of happiness. And the answer is complete body massage with the help of massage chairs. Buying a massage chair may appear quite a bit of luxury on the face of it. But if you think carefully, it is as good as spending money in some modest spa or massage centre for a whole year.

 

On the contrary, there is much that you can save when you invest in massage chairs. Not only you save the cost of visiting a spa on a regular basis, but you can also protect your time by a great margin. You can enjoy the same treatment and pampering right at your home or office and that too whenever you want to. This way you can enjoy a good massage every day of your life and get rejuvenated every day or every night. So wish yourself a good morning each new day, by enjoying the service of your own massage chairs every night before. Get more information on Massage Chairs

Ashish Jain asked:


Before I tell you about what you can do to cure your back pain I will share a story of a 2 Kilometers road with you. There is a 2 Kms road that stretches in one of the busy suburbs in a metropolitan city. Walk on it, or drive through it. The jerks and the hop-step-jumps that will you do to tackle that road, the breaks, the sudden change of gears and the bumps of the vehicle by the end of the journey it will be cured. If you don’t have one, you will get one!

In the normal course, unless there are any special reasons, weak, stressed back or abdominal muscles are the cause of back pain. Apart from the disc problem, the other causes of back pain are poor diet, weak bones due to inadequate calcium, wrong lifting techniques and poor posture.

If your work is the continuous type of desk-work, stand up occasionally and stretch frequently. It breaks the monotony of sitting and helps the body correction. Your chair must support the lower back when you are seated. If your back pain is accompanied by vomiting or fever consult your physician immediately, and if he suggests surgery, take a second opinion.

Massage is another natural option to treat back surgery, but you are so over busy, with your normal lifestyle, that you don’t have the required time to look after yourself. So, is there any alternative to receive the relaxing benefits of the massage?

Massage chairs are ‘born’ to meet this requirement of the busy man. They are trendy and therefore more and more popular these days. They arrived in the market for the first time in the year 1980. The massage benefit that you get out of these chairs is almost equivalent to the one you will get from a professional massager.

The main advantage of the massage chair is that you can have it in the comfort of your house, and no wastage of time is involved. After a day’s tiresome office activities and the subsequent travel, sink into your massage chair. With a touch of the button, the massage is on. With the advanced technology, you have many new models, fully programmed and customized, to meet your individual requirements.

So, your office chair might be the one that is back-pain giver. This massage chair is the pain and stress reliever, including your back pain. Some chairs have the massaging footrests. You can massage your feet as well as the calves.

So your chair for back pain will also give you several ancillary advantages. It certainly helps to better the blood circulation.

malikbeck1563 asked:


After a hard day’s work, what most people desire is to go home, relax and eat a well cooked meal prepared by the one they love. (If you are leaving alone then you have to look for another alternative). The basic point here is to get rest. This should be especially so people who use their physical strength at their work place. This includes people like messengers but more especially construction workers. Such people would like to come home and even get a massage to relax their muscles.

What better way to relax you back and other parts of the body with the human touch massage chair. The human touch massage chair works wonders on the backs and aching joints of the various parts of the body. Many people have even gone further to say that the massages they receive from the chairs are way better than the one they receive from their spouses. I don’t know how true that is but you can have a try for yourself and see whether this is actually true.

One of the worst kinds of pain someone can endure is back pains. These kinds of pain affect most people at some point in their life. This is one of the pains that happen chronically. Such pains are usually very severe and making living difficult. There are two main ways in which people deal with these pains: they either get a masseuse to ease their back by giving a massage or they opt for medication. As you may know, these two methods are very expensive because one may be prescribed for drugs over a long period of time. Also, as stated earlier, human hands may not do the best kind of massage. This is why the human touch massage chair is recommended for the back pains. This chair comes with all the benefits offered in a professional massage. The best thing is that it can be done in your own home. It is a one-time investment that can be used in generations to come, if the chair is well serviced and maintained. In the long run, it is cheaper to have the chair than to keep buying medication and hiring new masseuses every now and then.

If one has to consider the hard economic times that we live in, one will realize that any penny that can be saved is worth the while. Thus, it is better to make an initial long lasting investment on the human touch massage chair than to keep paying medication bills every now and then, and also exchanging and hiring new masseuses. The chair is a good form of relaxation and it would not only be good for people with back pains, but for everyone who would like to be well rested and relaxed.

James Knolan asked:


If you are looking for a massage chair, then check out some of the helpful tips we have put together.  There is many new technologies, features, options, styles that finding a place to start is sometimes difficult.  We present some broader considerations applicable to most massage recliners.  Take your time and find the best chair for your longer term needs.

Shipping Options:  Shipping may or may not be included in the advertised price.  Find out if they offer free shipping.  Also check that it includes where you live.  Sometimes Alaska and Hawaii are excluded.  Do you need help setting up your massage chair?  They weigh 100 to 250 lbs.  You can usually get White Glove Delivery which usually includes a two person delivery and set up of the massage recliner.  They usually include 2 flights of stairs in the price.  You will have to sign for it when it arrives, so someone needs to be at home for delivery.

Buy for the Long Term Solution: Are you looking to get into a massage chair to relieve one symptom over a short time period. Maybe you want a entry level massage chair that is simple to use and lower price. Or are you looking for a longer-term solution where you expect long term performance and many advantageous features. Lower end massage chairs have short warranties and are built with lower quality components. Higher end massage chairs have longer warranties, more features and are built with higher quality components.

Try Some Massage Chairs: Many malls have stores that carry massage chairs. You should go and try them. You can also go to home shows which usually have massage chairs as well. You will want to sit in them and see how they feel for you. While you are trying them, check out their prices. Most store malls will carry slightly different models than what you find on the internet. Remember that a store has to cover more overhead than an internet site, so they will generally be more expensive at the mall.

Upholstery Material:  Massage chairs come in leather, synthetic leather and faux suede.  There are advantages and disadvantages to each material.  Leather is very wear resistant, but requires more maintenance and cannot be used with heating elements.  Synthetic leather or PVC leather has improved dramatically with many materials softer, wear resistant and easy to clean.  Faux suede enables many fashionable colors to be used, but may be more problematic to keep clean.

Placement of Your Massage Recliner: Where do you want to put your massage chair? Will it be in your home or office? Do you know what room you would like it in? Massage chairs come in all different styles, materials and colors. Find a massage chair that will compliment your room.  Measure the room and where you want to place it.  Check the depth dimensions when the massage chair is reclined.  This ensures you will have enough space.

Whatever perspective you are coming from, find out what benefits you want from a massage recliner.  They provide numerous therapies or you can target a particular ailment.  Find the best chair for your needs over a 3 to 5 year period.  That way, you will have many therapies to choose from for many years to come. Think about how your needs may change through time and find one right for you.

Aimee Taylor asked:

Features and Types of Massage Chairs:

While older models of massage chairs featured minimal choices of massaging techniques, today’s massage chairs offer an array of techniques inspired by Asian and Swedish massage.

-Kneading: Similar to a traditional Swedish massage, kneading massage chairs work with lifting and stretching techniques to loosen knots and sore muscles.

-Acupressure: Targeting key pressure points, acupressure massage chairs alleviates stress, muscle aches, tension, and is good for arthritis and menstrual cramps.

-Compression: With focus on deep muscle tissue along your spine, compression massage chairs work to improve your posture and mobility.

-Grip: Also focused on deep tissue, grip massage chairs do exactly what the name implies, working muscles into a completely relaxed state.

-Rolling: Working on each side of the spine, rolling massage chairs loosen muscles and relieves tension.

-Stretch: Combining stretching and massage, a stretch massage chair works to extend your muscles to relieve tension and optimize relaxation.

-Tapping: Stimulating blood circulation, tapping massage chairs relieves lumbar and dorsal tension, among other wonderful benefits.

Some of the Benefits of Massage Chairs:

-Increase of blood flow: Massage chairs work on deep tissue and muscle which stimulates circulation, and in turn assists the absorption of nutritional elements.

-Decrease of tension: The loosening and stretching out of muscles leads to ultimate relaxation and peace of mind.

-Increase of endorphins: One of the best psychological benefits of a massage chair is the increase of endorphins that facilitates a decrease in anxiety, and over-all better mental health. It is also known that the increase of endorphins can reduce pain and allow for speedy recoveries from injuries.

-Improves flexibility: With the stretching of muscles, comes the stretching of everything else. Massage chairs aid in one’s personal flexibility.

What to Look For in a Massage Chair:

-Features: Think about your body and, using the features listed above, choose a chair that has all you want. Some chairs come with an mp3 headphone jack, side tables, and most come with remote controls for easy switches mid-massage.

-Durability: Warranties are important to check, but also, choose a chair that is going to last. Leather is extremely durable and stylish, but other options like micro-suede or nylon mesh upholstery can cut costs down and last just as long.

-Style: Look is important, but the good news is, you don’t have to sacrifice style for comfort. Massage chairs don’t have to stick out like a sore thumb; choose something that will accentuate your decor.

-Cost: Obviously an important factor when choosing a massage chair is cost. At www.kingkongmassagechair.com find massage chairs that are easy on the wallet and perfect for the mind, body, and soul.

Imagine having a personal masseuse at your house that you can call on any time of the day. Investing in a massage chair will pay off for years and years. Spoil yourself.

John Thompson asked:


Life is moving at a frenetic rate with so much apprehension going on in our day to day professional and personal lives. On top of that the planet is experiencing incredible changes with unprecedented speed and scope. This is enough to stress anyone out. That is why people are looking to relax and unwind during those stolen brief moments of solace away from the commotion of everyday living.

People may opt to go to movies, go out with some friends, play a sport, or go on a mini vacation, etc. Another popular way to relax is to get a good massage. Massages have a great calming effect on dwindling tension and stress, not to mention alleviate back pain and other nuisances.

The trouble is, a professional massage is not always convenient especially in our hectic days. Also massages may run up your bills if done too frequently. However that doesn’t mean you or anyone else should give up the option of relaxing and unwinding with a therapeutic massage with A-Grade quality certified professional results.

That’s right, massage chairs are making inroads into offices and homes around the world. Massage chairs provide a very simple way to enjoy the vast list of good things that a massage inherently provides.

Other than absorbing the pluses and ease of use at home, you also get to have privacy during this activity. Combine all those elements and it’s plain to see that the pluses of owning a massage chair far outweigh the expense.

Consider that it will improve blood flow and relax your muscles. This in turn enables nutritional value content to enter into your tissues and muscles. Also your lymphatic system is cleared of any unwanted toxins. Wow, talk about relaxation in a bottle- er, chair!

For those who have not been able to reach down and touch their toes for a while, massages also increase your flexibility. On the whole, this along with the aforementioned good things will account for an indispensable part of your life once you try it.

Rory H. Hawkins asked:


We often face the problem of stress and strain that ends up in both physical and mental problems. We live in a hectic world where we are always running to keep ourselves alive in the fast competition. We need respite from that strain.

Researches show that massages can be a great reliever to free your mind and body from complex thoughts and stress and are effective if carried out daily. To hire a professional for a massage everyday is something that many cannot afford. To solve this problem we have massage chair out in the market to help us feel relaxed after a day’s hard work. It boosts up our energy level and we are ready o face the challenge of life in great spirits once again.

Massage chairs come in different models with different types of functions. You have to know the type you want or else it will totally be wastage of time and money. Cost of a massage chair may vary from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand dollars. The more expensive one will in fact act as a stimulator as they provide massage with mechanical fingers starting from your back and down to the legs. The less expensive models don’t have this facility; they are just like a ******** to increase your blood flow and make you feel relaxed.

You can shop for massage chairs at specialty shops or furniture stores. You can also find them online with special pricing. But before purchasing you should know the type you want. Another important aspect is you should be aware of the warranty as well; some companies offer extended warranties for the user’s benefits. So buy the massage chair that will not only improve your life style but will take proper care of your investment as well.

Massage chair has gained popularity nowadays. Elderly people find it to be of great relief to help with theft body pains and lethargic attitude. A ten minutes massage during morning will activate your nerve cells and keep you running without making you feel tired for the rest of the day. It even has a strong hold on your nervous system and helps you to maintain a normal blood pressure level. You can also try the massage chair in the night. It will not only relax your muscles but will put you into a deep, sound sleep that you have craved for years.

Scott Goodman asked:


Everyone loves getting a good massage, but let’s face it, not all of us can afford going to a real live masseuse on a regular basis. This is a great reason to get interested in chair massagers and in particular the leather massage chair, because then you are offered the same benefits of a massage, which will be discussed here.

Benefits

One of the greatest benefits that chair massagers offer is that they help to alleviate back pain. Especially if you have a job where you are constantly bending down or moving around, your back is being put through a lot of work each day and so giving it a massage at the end of the day will be very helpful.

Another benefit that chair massagers offer involves childbirth, as they can help assist with shorter, easier labor for expectant mothers and also help to alleviate the pain and muscle aches that pregnant women experience. Just be careful if you are pregnant and using one of these chairs because you want to make sure that the pressure is not too strong.

Chair massagers also help to improve joint flexibility, which is another of the greatest benefits. This means that you will be looser and limber than ever before, making you more alert, awake and energetic and allowing you to get more done easier throughout the day.

They help to pump oxygen and nutrients into tissues and vital organs in the body. They also reduce post-surgery adhesions and swelling, reduce spasms and cramping, lessen depression and anxiety, help athletes before, during and after a sporting event, exercise and stretch out weak or tight muscles, and even relieve migraine pain.

How to Buy

This sounds fantastic, and if you are interested in getting yourself one of these chair massagers, there are a few tips you are going to want to keep in mind. For one, you should never ever just buy the first chair massager that you see, because there is more than likely a much better one for you out there.

You really need to be willing to put in a bit of time and effort here to check out a few of the different makes and models that are out there. Each chair massager offers its own features and functions and you want to choose the chair that offers the specific functions and controls that are going to be best for you and offer everything you are looking for in a massaging chair.

Tanyang Lee asked:


Massage is probably one of the oldest therapies that have mostly been used to relieve us of aches and pains. In this space, we will discuss the magic that massage does to our body and how we can experience it with the help of foot massagers or other massagers.

From time immemorial, people have used and got benefited from this therapy. And such is the magic of body massage, that it has become the subject of research for many a doctor, scientist and therapist. It has also given rise to the demand for massage chairs, foot massagers online and various other massaging devices.

Body massage has been divided into various segments as per the parts of the human body. There is head massage, body massage (that includes the back, the torso, the neck and the shoulders), hand massage and foot massage. Foot massage can be best done with a device called foot massagers.

There are different kinds of foot massagers available. Since our feet carry the whole burden of the body, therefore it does a world of good to them when they are provided these few moments of relaxation and pamper. And there is nothing like having some wonderful minutes spent in foot massage at the end of every day, just when you are about to retire for the day.

This will not only take all the aches and pains away from your legs, but will also help you to relax better and sleep soundly. Foot massage can also help you dissolve all your worries and tensions and open up to more challenges and get creative when solving your problems.