Massages and Health
- 2D3D2D, 3D, and 4D in Massage Chairs: An Explanation of the Differences2D, 3D, 4D, and 5D describe how the massage rollers move. What the numbers mean, why 4D doesn't refer to intensity, and at what point a chair begins to...
- Auto Shut-OffAutomatic ProgramsAutomatic Programs in the Massage ChairAn automatic program is a pre-set sequence: massage types in a specific order, duration, and intensity. You press a button, the chair runs through the sequence, and switches off after about 15...
- RelaxationFabricTapping Massage in a Massage Chair: Effects and ApplicationThe tapping massage mimics the edges of a massage therapist's hands. What it relaxes, how quickly it works, and who it's suitable for.
- Blood CirculationSpeedKneading Massage in a Massage Chair: How Kneading WorksKneading massage mimics the movements of a massage therapist's hands. How the rollers work, what this technique is good for, and when it can be too much.
- Auto-OffOperationManual Operation: Control the Massage YourselfIn manual mode, you choose the massage type, position, width, and speed yourself, rather than starting a preset program. This is worth doing as soon as you know a specific spot that...
- ApplicationBlood CirculationAir Pressure Massage: How the Air Cushions WorkAir cushions take over where rollers can't reach: on the calves, feet, arms, shoulders, and hips. A compressor inside the chair pumps air into individual chambers, which inflate one after another...
- Intervertebral DiscReliefRoller massage and stretching in a massage chairThe roller massage moves along the spine and stretches the back. How to adjust the distance from the spine and what benefits this provides.
- AmmaRechargeAmma Massage: The Precursor to ShiatsuAmma is an ancient Japanese pressure massage technique from which Shiatsu later evolved. The name roughly translates to “to soothe with the hands.” It involves applying pressure, kneading, and...
- Blood VesselsBlood circulationLymphatic Drainage: What the Chair Can and Cannot DoManual lymphatic drainage is a treatment performed by a therapist; it is not a massage chair program. A massage chair can mimic a similar pattern of movement, but it does not replace it. This distinction is important if you...
- FunctionGluteal muscleS-Track, L-Track, SL, and iOpen: the rails in the massage chairThe track determines which parts of the body the rollers can actually reach. A comparison of the S-Track, L-Track, SL-Track, and the split iOpen guide.
- Pressure PointsBody weightZero Gravity: The Posture from Space TravelZero Gravity is a reclining position in which your legs are raised above heart level and your upper body is reclined at an angle of approximately 120 to 128 degrees. The name is misleading:...
- Health FactorsContraindicationWhen You Shouldn't Use a Massage ChairThere are situations in which a massage chair should not be used, and others in which you should consult a doctor first. A contraindication is a condition that precludes the use of...
