How to choose a massage chair

Choosing a chair can be difficult - some offer more than others for sufferers of lower back pain

What Hurts?

Choosing a massage chair should start with a simple question: What is bothering you?

Every massage chair has strengths and weaknesses. A robotic massage chair should target the areas that trouble you the most.

Basic massage chairs are successful at relieving pain through the use of mechanical rollers that are able to target certain trouble areas. Robotic massage chairs are the next step, and they incorporate even more mechanical assemblies to change the position of the rollers in 3 dimensions. These chairs provide a more comprehensive massage, but tend to be more expensive. Many of the robotic chairs that are showcased in malls and airports are of the robotic variety.

One of the biggest mistakes that you can make when shopping for a new massage chair is not taking the time to check if the chair has the ability to target the area of your body that needs the most help. Some massage chairs, (especially the less-expensive ones), leave out important areas of the body that need massage.

Another mistake that we often see is a mismatch between the chair and the user. Massage chair companies often list the height and weight limitations of their chairs. It is important to understand that those limits are extremely important to a good, long-term positive experience with your chair.

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