The Basics of Massage—It All Starts with A Massage Chair

Whatever type of massage you’re considering, it all comes down to a common element: the type of massage chair you use. Whether you get a omega massage recliner chair or an interactive health massage chair, your massage starts with professional massage techniques put into a high-quality massage therapy chair.

You’ll want to be careful to choose the right massage recliner chair or interactive health massage chair that fits the type of massage you want.

For example, you may get a vibrating massage therapy chair that complements the pressure you apply to muscles, tissue, tendons, ligaments and joints.

During your massage, your chair will be applying a range of pressure, from light, superficial pressure to hard, deep-tissue pressure. The pressure gives the massage patient just enough discomfort to let him or her know the massage is working to relieve tension, stress and injury; improve circulation; and alleviate the other harmful symptoms of everyday life.

Types of Massage

There are many types of massage that our chairs can provide, each with its own unique features and benefits:

• Swedish Massage—Also known as a classic massage, six basic long, flowing strokes are used to increase circulation and blood flow. Oil or lotion may be applied to the skin to reduce friction and allow for smooth strokes.


• Shiatsu Massage—Originating in Japan, this massage is derived from the techniques of one individual, where thumbs, palms and fingers apply pressure to specific areas of the body. The areas where pressure is applied are directly associated with the anatomy of the body in order to maintain and enhance one’s health or recovery.


• Deep Tissue—The masseuse works specific muscles and joints, thus accessing deeper layers of soft muscle tissue. The process is gradual, starting with superficial layers of the muscle and slowly working deeper.


• Thai Massage—Also associated with yoga, this ancient massage places emphasis on stretching and loosening the entire body. The masseuse leans over the recipient’s body and uses his hands and forearms to apply firm pressure to the entire body. The hands or the feet can actually perform the massaging. This is the type of massage where the massage therapist will crack the recipient’s fingers and toes and walk on his or her back.


• Neuromuscular Massage—This type of therapy is used for relief of pain and other specific problems.


• Trigger Point Therapy—Masseuse applies pressure to a trigger point area of a muscle, which immediately relieves pain and tension in other parts of the body.

There are many other forms of massage and massage therapy you can experience, including myoskeletal alignment, structural muscular balancing, Breema and more. Just about all types of massage works to relieve pain, tension and stress—both mental and physical.

Whatever type of massage you are an expert in or whatever type of massage you want to learn, remember: It all starts with the right massage chair from www.massagesunlimited.com.