Massage chair - autonomous office for personal use

Massage chair - a multifunctional device for hardware impact on the body. The device imitates the manipulations of a professional masseur. Using a high-tech design, comfortable conditions are created for effective support of health and good rest in a short time.

Features of the massage chair

The design is equipped with built-in elements that are controlled by a drive mechanism:

• roller system - rotating parts up-down and back-and-forth simulate tapping, pressing, kneading and other actions;
• air-compression system - air cushions compress and expand parts of the body; techniques such as stretching and twisting are also performed;
• vibrodisks - provide complex vibration stimulating muscles.

Modern electric massage chairs are provided with a variety of programs that provide for the study of problem points of muscle groups, the musculoskeletal system and nerve endings.

Installation Functionality

Standard equipment models provide a minimum set of devices:

• airbags;
• rollers;
• static insoles with pegs for the study of acupuncture points;
• timer;
• scanner.

Standard equipment allows you to perform techniques such as kneading, tapping, vibration, shiatsu, striking.

Models of premium devices are equipped, in addition to the standard set of devices, with high-tech functionality:

• HRI base - determines the heart rate and finds pain points;
• heating by infrared rays - relieves pain, dilates blood vessels;
• 3D technique - videos move in all directions with increased intensity.

Manufacturers also produce plant modifications with attached modules for tea, an integrated multimedia system, and hydromassage baths. To choose the right equipment among the current offers, it is worth exploring an expanded overview of massage chairs.

The predominant part of the massage chairs has 8 main functions and 3 additional:

• massage of the back, arms, legs, feet - is performed on the basis of roller systems and an air-compression mechanism;
• impact with the 3D effect - pressure on different parts of the body simultaneously comes from different sides;
• stretching - airbags provide a stretching effect by clamping the shoulder girdle and lower legs;
• body scan - on the basis of information about the anatomical features, an individual program of hardware manipulations is selected;
• “zero gravity” position - the load on the musculoskeletal system is removed as a result of a change in the position of the structure from vertical to reclining. The muscles relax as much as possible.

Additional functionality includes smartphone control, built-in music equipment and a compact format for the “zero gravity” position.

Types of massage chairs

In terms of use, 3 types of equipment are distinguished.

Vending

The business version of the device for hardware exposure is installed on sites with heavy traffic, has a bill acceptor. Most often found in the interior of shopping centers, waiting rooms and in other public places. It is characterized by high wear resistance, impressive dimensions, and is equipped with a large selection of programs. The functionality of the vending chairs is designed for continuous operation for several thousand hours. The cost of the product varies in a high range.

Office

Equipment of this category is in demand in arranging the comfort of company employees. Often used in hotel complexes and boarding houses. Office types of massage chairs stand out in compact dimensions, are sold at affordable prices. At the same time, the functional design involves intensive work. Provides a roller mechanism and vibrodiscs, equipped with a range of programs.

For home

Relax chairs for home use are a design with impressive dimensions. There is a wide range of prices, it is easy to select products among the budget class models and the premium segment. The package includes an exhaustive set of functions and programs.

The best massage chairs for the home include vibration massage, 3D procedures, infrared heating. Almost all models of hardware devices for household use are equipped with the anti-stress program.

Criterias of choice

If you do not know how to choose a massage chair for the home, consider the fact that the cost of the unit varies depending on the functional features of the model. It is also worth paying attention to the following points:

• design dimensions. Compact types of massage chairs, as a rule, are equipped with a minimum of functions. If you plan to buy equipment for beauty and health, consider models with a set of programs that provide a professional approach to the study of problem areas of the body;
• design. In the design of premium products, genuine leather is used. The majority of hardware impact devices feature eco-leather trim. In budget options, the work surface is made out of a polymer composition;
• management method. The progressive types of massage chairs are equipped with computer control, the functionality is electronically controlled.

Models of the middle and budget segments are performed with manual and automatic adjustment.

Advantages and disadvantages

A good choice of massage chair provides the opportunity to have the services of an autonomous manual cabinet at home or in the office. With the help of hardware manipulations:

• muscle fatigue is relieved;
• eliminated problems in the circulatory system, metabolism, locomotion;
• the tone of the skin improves;
• stress is relieved, mood improves.

In the list of equipment deficiencies, impressive dimensions are noted - the design is not easy to place in a small square of typical housing. The other side of the issue is the cost of the product. A full-fledged study of the cervical spine, shoulder girdle and hands, back, legs and feet is provided by an aggregate with a set of programs, and only the best models of massage chairs have such functionality. As a result, the price range of the device represents the middle and expensive segment. Budget models have only basic options.

Contraindications

Electronic implants, for example, pacemakers, respond to electromagnetic influences, so if there are any in the body, you can not use a device of hardware exposure. In any case, before operating it is better to consult a doctor and find out all the "pitfalls", contraindications, and there are a lot of them:

• inflammatory processes, neoplasms;
• diabetes, cardiovascular disease;
• skin diseases, open wounds;
• early pregnancy;
• sharp pains.

It must be remembered that you can not overdo it with the procedures of hardware massage, it is fraught with consequences. One zone is worked out for no more than 5 minutes. Session duration up to 30 minutes.

A brief overview of massage chairs

Fujiiryoki EC-3800

The leading positions in the rating of popular hardware impact installations are occupied by products of well-known Japanese manufacturers. Fujiiryoki brand produces innovative massage chairs in the super premium segment in the range of 250-375 thousand rubles. Fujiiryoki EC-3800 is a tandem of high functionality and sophisticated design and is included in the top massage chairs with intelligent technology. A set of standard techniques for influencing the body, the latest concepts of hardware massage in the form of spinal stretching - progressive ideas of the technical geniuses of the Land of the Rising Sun are embedded in the design.

Yamaguchi Axiom Champagne

The brainchild of Japanese developers, is made in China. It has an expanded list of revolutionary concepts of hardware impact and is implemented in the premium segment. One of the innovative implementations is the management of equipment using a smartphone. The Yamaguchi Axiom YA-6000 is equipped with a compact function for the zero gravity position. The YA-2100 3D Power attracts with its luxurious design and special twist effect technique. In this case, the upper and lower parts of the body are simultaneously subjected to pressure from different sides, as if twisting the body of a person. The intensity of the movement of the roller mechanism with 3D technology is adjusted to personal preferences.

Gess

The high-tech part of the production of most brands from Europe and the USA is carried out in the head offices in their homeland, and the process of direct production is provided in the countries of Southeast Asia. This is the formula of high quality goods with a relatively affordable cost.

The premium German brand Gess is manufactured in China. Gess Symphonie is equipped with advanced hardware manipulation techniques and a variety of programs. Based on the anthropological data of the body, the system selects the optimal set of manual procedures. On the basis of roller systems and airbags, arms, back, legs, feet are worked out. The position "zero gravity" is provided. The Gess Emotion model also has a “rhythm massage” function - the combination of music and effects on body parts positively affects the results of manipulations.

Restart

Chinese massage techniques, combined with innovative solutions, formed the basis of the RestArt concept from the Middle Kingdom. Wide functionality is provided even in the budget line. In the top of the massage chairs of the vending class is the RestArt RK-2669 model. The increased wear resistance of the unit - 4300 hours of continuous operation - a competitive difference of the brand.

US Medica Infiniti

The development of the North American concern is made in China. The product is presented in the premium segment, is provided with an anti-stress program, 3D technology, “zero gravity”, vibration massage, heating are provided. Relaxation chair for home use is a personal massage room.

Where is it profitable to buy?

The equipment is presented in branded stores of manufacturers and multi-brand stores. If you plan to choose a massage chair at the best price, then use the services of online showcases of official distributors. Test the device models in a specialized salon, find out the design features, consult with specialists. When ordering the selected products, be sure to specify the conditions of warranty and post-warranty service.