Friday, February 19, 2010

Massage Chairs: Increase Massage Treatment Choices

By Betty Trueblood

If you have gotten a hand massage from a massage therapist then you know that it can really be good. Also, you also know it can also be average. Many times I end up with a massage therapist that simply doesn't use enough pressure to relieve my tension. Or I have to spend my time explaining exactly what I need while trying to relax. One of the major benefits of using a massage chair is I can direct the massage to exactly where I wanted and use the right level of pressure to relieve my aches and discomforts.

Some massage therapists will adjust their massage based on your input while others just seem to ignore your request. Maybe they have massaged too many people that day in are simply tired. All I know is that it is hard to relax when I have to instruct my therapist what to do.

Then if I am really lucky, the therapist will actually hit the spot. Other times they just seem to miss it or do not provide deep enough penetration to relieve it. Sometimes it seems they might be too tired to really put in the extra effort.

One of the most important features of my massage chair is that it simply doesn't get tired. It doesn't have the same mood swings or variation as a human massage therapist. It does exactly what I say for as long as I need it without any complaints.

Although I love getting a hand massage, one of the problems is that this workforce tends to be fairly transient. It is hard to find a consistent massage therapist to last a number of years. Normally the turnover is quite high and finding a good one can be tough.

The great thing about a massage chair is I am the one who has to learn it. Once I know it then I can apply the massage technique and region that I need now. I can then let it focus on that area until I release my knots, aches and pains.

The other limited that I find with a massage therapist is there range of techniques. Generally, they have studied one type of massage treatment. This is performed as a full body massage. Many times it does not effectively treat specific areas where I need attention.

With the increasing capabilities of massage chairs, hundreds of variations of massages are able to be performed. New massage techniques and movements are being added every year. All of these are available from the same source, as opposed to my massage therapist that may be limited in their knowledge of massage techniques.

Since I seem to be changing massage therapists frequently, I sometimes also have to change locations in appointment times. This can be a bit tough and many times I've forgo my regular massage treatment because of my busy schedule.

Perhaps the most convenient feature of my massage chair is that it is always available. Unlike my favorite spa, which is a limited to certain hours. Sometimes I just don't have enough time to go and get a full hour massage but I do need the massage therapy. This is when my massage chair is tremendously convenient for me.

Now of course there are many benefits to using a good massage therapist when you have one. The touch of a human hand will always have a special place for us humans. However, many times not having a human president leads to greater privacy, calmness and deeper relaxation.

Getting a massage chair is an important decision. It is really a long-term wellness decision. There are many great massage chairs on the market today, try a few of them out and you will be surprised at how much the technology has evolved.

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