Massage has been used for a long time to help relieve aches and pains, muscle stiffness and some joint pain. It’s effective if it’s done right, but it’s difficult to do properly on yourself. And it costs money. Professional masseurs may charge 40 and up and for some people it can be too expensive to have done regularly.
If you can’t afford regular massage, is there any solution to the problem? The benefits of regular massage can be extremely attractive. Well, there are a number of things you could do, but one of the easiest and cheapest over the long term is to invest in one of the growing selection of home massage ‘chairs’, such as the shiatsu massage cushion from Homedics.
The purpose of massage “chairs” is to give you selectable levels of massage intensity and usually, to add heat to the massageas well. Different models ,of course have different features, but common to all of them is the concept of “zones”. There are usually at least a couple of zones of massage, which may be independently switchable and controllable. That means you choose the area where you need the massage the most.
Quality models, like the homedics massager, or Homedics shiatsu massage cushion offer independently controlled back and shoulder massage. When you’ve tasted the ability to select the area to be massaged, at the flick of a switch, it’s hard to go back to a basic model!
The models with heat output are quite lovely to sink into on a cold winter’s evening. Sitting on a chair that gently warms your back and shoulders and combines it with a gentle de-stressing massage is a fine way to relax and unwind after the tension of a long day.
You should consult your doctor if you have any health issues, joint, back or heart problems. Massage may not be suitable for everyone.
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