Saturday, November 1, 2008

Massage Chairs Give You the Day Spa Treatment at Home

By James Knolan

A day at the Day Spa is just a wonderful experience. There are so many treatments to choose from and you know you will be revitalized when you are done. The soothing relaxation and pampering is just what the doctor ordered. The day spa is always something I looked forward to doing, but I am just not finding the time to go as much. With the stress of the new economy upon us, we are all working harder to stay where we are at. Although, I do not make it to the day spa as much, I have found massage chairs to be a very convenient supplement for my massage therapy.

Just as science has advanced, so has the massage recliners produced today. Electronics companies like Panasonic produce massage chairs with tremendous capability. These chairs can massage you from your head to your toes. These massage therapies are very effective. Many of the technologies are designed at replicating hand movements. The Real Pro Ultra uses its Swede-Atsu technology to provide realistic feeling massages.

The convenience of having a massage chair at home is phenomenal. You do not need to make an appointment. It is available 24/7, when you most need a massage. You do not have to go out of your way to get a massage. You can get a quick warm up or a long warm down massage. You can continue the day spa treatment in the comfort and privacy of your own home. Now that really is convenient.

Day spas have some wonderful massage therapies. Do you enjoy having your feet massaged? The Montage Premier by Omega Massage sports a reflexology massage for your feet. Sit back and let the Montage Premier apply gentle pressure to hold your feet. The arch airbag then stretch your foot by elongating the muscles and tendons. The heal airbag then stretches the area around your heal. You feet are the gateway to relaxing your whole body. Omega does a great job in delivering a terrific foot massage.

What is one of the more relaxing elements of a day spa? We enter a dimly lit room with easy music at low volumes playing. The music is great to take your mind to other areas. Part of the experience of relaxing is letting go of our pressures and worries. Get the preoccupation with the latest problem or opportunity out of our mind for a little while goes a long way. The best massage chairs come with MP3 music players. They usually have a music stick where you can download your favorite music. Some massage recliners mimic their movements from the rhythm of the music. Turn down the light and turn up the music and let the relaxation begin.

Some of the best massage chair brands are Panasonic, Omega and Human Touch. These manufacturers study massage therapy and now how to deliver a total massage experience. Of course, a masseuse at the day spa and the whole experience is certainly wonderful, but it may not always be an option. Massage chairs, on the other hand, have made some great strides with their technology. It is an interesting option with some major advantages. Try out some shiatsu massage chairs and see how they compare. - 16004

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