Shiatsu Massage Chair

Like acupuncture, shiatsu is based on the holistic system of traditional Chinese medicine, where illness is thought to result from imbalances in the natural flow of energy, or qi (pronounced "chee") through the body. Shiatsu is derived from two Japanese words "shi" and "atsu," meaning "finger pressure". Unlike other forms of massage, shiatsu massage is applied using fingers, thumbs and (sometimes) palms in a continuous, rhythmic motion. As the pressure is applied more locally it benefits more specific areas.

Shiatsu massage is thought to help ease the following conditions

Relaxation
Back pain
Headache
Premenstrual syndrome
Anxiety
Insomnia
Neck and shoulder pain
Tiredness
Recovery from injuries
Stress
Arthritis pain
Poor digestion
Constipation
Depression

Shiatsu Massage Chair

It comes as no surprise that the Japanese have led the way in the development of the Shiatsu massage chair with many different types and models available. You can expect to pay anywhere from $600 to over $3,000 for a robotic shiatsu massage chair.

If you're wondering on where to buy the best shiatsu massage chair, here are some recommendations (although there are many other good makes): HoMedics shiatsu massage chair, Inada massage chair, Fujikura massage chair, Osim massage chair, iJoy shiatsu chair and Sanyo massage chair. You can find reviews of shiatsu massage chairs on this site and on other web sites also. Before deciding on which is best you should first decide on budget and what features you want the massage chair to have.

What makes a good shiatsu massage chair?

This can be a very subjective matter, however some things aren't that subjective. For instance, look for and buy the best quality massage chair you can afford. Pay close attention to its build quality and ask what kind of warranty you get; the best massage chairs will come with generous warranties. Also, make sure the massage chair has good safety features such as a child lock and automatic shut-off. Any top rated massage chair will have these features as standard, however, each will have features that may or may not be present in other models. Some will have manual recline while others will have powered recline. The recline angle also varies as do the all important massage functions. Some all come with heat. Many models now also come with optional foot and leg massagers and ottomans - note that foot massagers can be nearly half the price of the chair!

Where to buy a shiatsu massage chair?

They are widely available in large department stores and specialist chair and sofa companies. You can also order a shiatsu robotic chair online. Buying from a store or online has advantages and disadvantages. Buying from a store allows you to actually sit in a chair and test it out - obviously, you can't do this when buying online. However, buying from a store does have the disadvantage in that the selection will be limited - many online retailers offer a much wider choice. Buying online can also be better because you can sometimes find really good deals and more easily find a cheap shiatsu massage chair. But before you buy, do try to sit and test out the chair first, that way you can be absolutely sure the massage chair is going to be right for you.

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