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Shiatsu Massage Chair
The demands of work and family can frequently result in unwanted stress and tension which can manifest itself in painfully sore muscles and joints. One way to alleviate these ailments is with shiatsu massage. As it is not always convenient or desirable to pay a visit to your local massage therapist, a shiatsu massage chair is a wonderful at home solution. Shiatsu massage is a traditional hands-on therapy with Japanese origins. This type of massage uses pressure from the fingers, palms, and thumbs on parts of the body that have been identified as pressure points with benefits for the central nervous system and the body as a whole.
Massage chairs emulate this style by creating the sensation of actual fingers rubbing your body. These products do more than merely vibrate. They actually use infra-red scanning to locate shiatsu pressure points throughout your body, and then provide a massage that will leave you certain there is a massage therapist standing behind you. They focus on more than just your upper and lower back, and can provide a stress-relieving massage for your entire body. These chairs are perfect for aching muscles brought on by long work days or even sports related injuries. It not only rubs your muscles, but stretches them as well to provide the complete therapeutic experience. The more advanced models are designed to recognize shiatsu pressure points in over one hundred body types so virtually everyone is guaranteed a wonderful experience. Offered in a variety of materials and colors, you are certain to find a model that matches the design aesthetic of your home.
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