| The robotic massage chair is becoming more popular | | | | headaches, premenstrual syndrome, anxiety, |
| with each passing year. But they aren't cheap and | | | | constipation, digestions and much more. |
| many wonder about the justification of spending | | | | Many of today's chairs now incorporate rollers and |
| hundreds or even thousands of dollars on one. What | | | | motors in the back to replicate shiatsu massage. As |
| follows are some reasons why I believe buying a | | | | you might expect, the more you pay the better the |
| robotic massage chair could be the best decision you | | | | shiatsu massage. You can spend as little as around |
| ever made. | | | | $600 for a chair - the iJoy Massage Chair is a very |
| You can buy a decent massage chair for as little as | | | | popular series that are cheap and contemporarily |
| $300. However, when you buy at this price you should | | | | styled. However, if you're serious about massage you |
| expect it to have certain limitations in its therapeutic | | | | should be thinking of spending upwards of $1,500 on a |
| benefits. What I mean is that you won't get a shiatsu | | | | shiatsu robotic massage chair. |
| massage chair at this price - I'll explain shiatsu in a | | | | It's well known that the best shiatsu chairs are those |
| moment. But you can buy a chair that will offer a | | | | designed by Japanese companies. Brands such as |
| vibration massage and will fully recline to put you into | | | | Sanyo, Fuji, Fujikura and Inada are synonymous with |
| what's called an antigravity position. All this means is | | | | technical innovation. The Inada ROBOSTIC is possibly |
| that when fully reclined your feet will be slightly higher | | | | the most advanced massage chair ever made and |
| than your heart. This position improves circulation and | | | | retails for around $7,000. |
| many find it a very relaxing position to be in. The | | | | Although the price of a good shiatsu robotic massage |
| HoMedics AntiGravity massage recliner is a stylish | | | | chair may seem expensive - the average price is |
| recliner and can really help to relieve stress and ease | | | | around $3,500 - it should be remembered that visiting a |
| tiredness. | | | | professional therapeutic masseuse will cost around |
| Shiatsu is an ancient holistic massage used in Japan. | | | | $100, so just 35 visits would cost the same as one the |
| Shiatsu is derived from two words; "shi" and "atsu," | | | | best massage chairs. And, you can use your chair as |
| meaning "finger pressure". It is applied using fingers, | | | | many times as you like during the day, everyday, at |
| thumbs and palms in a continuous rhythmic motion. The | | | | times that are convenient to you and in the comfort of |
| pressure is applied to specific areas of the body. | | | | your own home. |
| These pressure points are called Meridians and the | | | | If you are unsure as to whether a robotic massage |
| applied pressure is believed to improve the flow of | | | | chair is right for you, I would strongly recommend that |
| energy and thus reduce or eliminate many ailments. | | | | you actually try one out. Once, you've had a session |
| The supporters of shiatsu believe it can alleviate or | | | | on one, I guarantee you'll want to take it home with |
| even get rid of certain conditions such as back pain, | | | | you. |