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Potential Dangers of Massage Chairs
Massage chairs and recliners and the best way to bring the relaxing, revitalizing spa experience into your home or office. A massage chair, especially when shared by several people in a family or work environment, costs much less than frequent spa visits and can be used whenever people have time – no appointment needed!
Massage chairs offer a variety of health as well as emotional benefits including, but not limited to: relief from stress; increased relaxation; promotion of healthy, nourishing sleep patterns, decreased in the experience of painful or aching muscles; improvement in posture; better blood circulation; promotion of lymph circulation throughout the body (which helps in detoxification), reduction in the severity and number of headaches (including migraines); and improved flexibility. Massage chair can also facilitate an improvement in breathing (even for people with breathing problems like asthma) and helps to improve blood circulation – which increases the amount of vital oxygen reaching cells throughout the body. Even people who suffer from chronic (or acute) lower back pain experience significant improvement with the use of a massage chair.
Despite the numerous benefits of chair massage, there are potential risks to using a massage chair or recliner if you have any of the following diseases or health issues:
People with certain conditions which may cause frequent bruising are encouraged to limit their use of a massage chair to 20-30 minutes a day. Such conditions include leukemia, meningitis, meningococcemia, and platelet or coagulation disorders.
Skin conditions may make the use of a massage chair counter-indicated. The massage in a massage chair may make already sensitive or damaged skin more sensitive. Additionally, if someone is suffering from a contagious skin condition, it is advised that they either refrain from using a massage chair or do not share the use of a massage chair with other people. If you have a skin condition and are not certain if a massage chair is right for you, consult your physician.
Most massage chairs have weight and size restrictions. Obese and especially morbidly obese people should consult specific information about such restrictions before purchasing a chair. Also, most massage chairs are not built to accommodate small children. Consult the user’s manual of the specific chair you are considering before allowing a child to use the chair.
People with certain heart conditions or equipment should consult their doctor before started any massage treatment – including that of a massage chair or recliner. Such conditions include cardiac dysrhythmia, arrhythmia, and those people who possess pacemakers.
People suffering from Epilepsy may need to limit their time in a massage chair. Before they start using a massage chair, they should ask their physician for suggestions on the amount of time and proper way to use a massage chair.
Use of a massage chair can be a wonderful, relaxing experience. Massage chairs are relatively inexpensive and easy to operate. Many stores allow potential customers to try their massage chairs before purchase in order to help people determine if a massage chair is right for them.
