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Pros And Cons of a Massage Chair
It aligns your spine, promoting a correct posture and reducing pressure
Despite what you might think after a first quick glance, a massage chair doesn't act on your muscles alone!
These chairs are built in a way that assists your back in different positions while always supporting your spine;
This obviously encourages you to maintain a correct posture even when you're sitting there for hours watching a movie;
Not only that: by allowing your spine to lengthen, it'll help each vertebra return to your natural alignment, which leads to pressure relief for your poor nerves, too.
It can offer different types of massage
'Massage chair' is a fairly broad term, as there are actually lots of different options out there.
Depending on what type of massage and customization you're after, you're guaranteed to find the perfect one for you!
For example, some chairs focus on one type of massage: this is the best option if you're hoping for a more affordable chair that just helps you relax;
Some others, on the other hand, can offer you a few more (or even dozens!) types of massage: this upgrade is ideal for anyone who doesn't mind investing more money in a more luxurious experience and wants to try different types of massage for specific parts of their body.
It provides mental relief
Sometimes we forget how much of an impact our body has on our mind:
Did you know that making the most of a massage chair will help relieve your overall stress and boost your mood?
In fact, during a massage, your body will release endorphins, which have a direct impact on both of them.
How do massage chairs work?
Relaxing after a long day of school or work can be tough. But with some smart tech, massage chairs help to alleviate the stresses of each day by relaxing your body, without a human massage therapist in sight. The tech inside these chairs is actually simpler than you think, and while different manufacturers use different designs and mechanisms, there are some that are the standard across most chairs.
The simplest massage chairs work using vibration motors, similar to those found in smartphones and video game controllers. These motors have a weighted wheel or gear and when it spins it creates a vibration, which helps to provide a massage to your muscles.
However, this isn’t the only way to give a massage. Other chairs use rollers that move in defined patterns within the chair’s frame. These rollers are designed to simulate the movement of human hands on different muscles. In some more advanced chairs, these rollers can move in multiple directions or even in circles. These rollers are usually applied only to the person’s back, as they are designed to run along predefined paths.
Other techniques include airbags stored in the arms and other motors that tap or press into specific parts of the body. The airbags inflate and deflate to squeeze the arms and legs gently, while the motors can create a tapping sensation similar to the ‘karate chop’ massage technique. Bring all of these technologies together, and allow them to be controlled with a handset, and you have your very own robotic masseur.
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