What are the benefits of a massage chair?

The practical advantage is convenience: a massage at home, without having to make an appointment or travel, as often as you like. A massage at a therapist’s office costs 60 to 120 euros and often has to be booked weeks in advance.

This brings us to the second point: regularity. Anyone who schedules an appointment every six weeks is working to counteract tension that has long since built up again in the meantime. Twenty minutes in the evening is quite different from one hour every quarter.

On top of that, there’s the time saved: no commute, no waiting, no changing clothes. And the freedom from having to stick to opening hours, which is especially important for shift workers.

To be clear: A massage chair is no substitute for physical therapy or medical treatment. It complements them. Anyone with a medical diagnosis should consult their doctor first, especially in cases of herniated discs, osteoporosis, recent injuries, or during pregnancy.

Your body—not the program—decides how firm a massage should be. Start with a low intensity and only increase it once your back has gotten used to it.

You can find detailed information about which model is right for your body in our guide, “Is a Massage Chair Worth It? 7 Tips for Making the Right Choice.”