How to Use Massage Chair?

Exercise and massage can help you feel better and more energetic. But how hard it is to find time to go to the gym or visit a professional masseur! In this case, the alternative can be a reliable electronic massage chair, which will always be on hand. If you bought a massage chair, it would look like the job is done. But, like any procedure associated with body care, massage with the help of a device has its own limitations. The massage chair still needs to learn how to use it correctly. 

How to use a massage chair?

Even a simple massage chair needs to read the manual before using it. 

• Before use, check the integrity of the body and coating. Do not use the massage chair if the upholstery, power cable or plug is damaged.
• Connect the power cord, use the remote switch to control and power the massage chair.
• Automatically expand the chair and adjust the footrest by pressing the corresponding buttons. Select your preferred massage program on the remote control.
• After treatment, please turn off the massage chair correctly using the remote control.

Precautions for using massage chairs.

To minimize damage to the massage chair, it should only be placed on a perfectly flat surface and away from heating elements or open fire sources. Do not use the chair in case of high humidity in the apartment or home. 

Before massage, it is forbidden to smoke, drink alcohol, coffee or energy drinks. Otherwise, intense massage can lead to strong vascular spasms. The massage is contraindicated immediately after eating. You should always wait an hour and a half. In addition, you should not sit in the massage chair for people under the influence of alcohol, toxic substances or drugs.

Do not massage with a massage chair during the progression of acute infectious or febrile diseases, serious heart disease, cancer, bleeding disorders, trophic ulcers or other skin integrity disorders, or during pregnancy.

Under no circumstances should you start an intensive massage without warming up. Warming, however, can not be used by everyone. If you have osteoarthritis with redness and swelling, you should not heat your joints under any circumstances.

You should not abuse massage even if it brings a lot of positive emotions alone. You should not sit in a massage chair for an hour at a time. It is enough to have 2 sessions every day for 15 minutes, in the morning and in the evening. As an option, adjust the schedule to your daily routine, if in the morning, say you do not have enough time. Gradually, the duration of the session may be increased by up to 20-25 minutes. In general , no more than 30, otherwise muscles will receive the opposite effect instead of relaxation.

If you feel dizzy, have chest pain, nausea or any other discomfort during the massage, stop the session and leave the massage chair immediately. In order to control your well-being, you should not sleep during the session.

After the massage, you should sit in the chair for a few minutes and then get up and go about your business.

Remember that before using massage chairs, you can always consult a doctor. If you have any health problems before using the chair, it is not necessary to go to the doctor to clarify whether you have no restrictions on massage. It is strongly recommended to do so if you have any doubts.

Is it ok to sit in a massage chair every day?

Yes, once a day is enough, you should not use the chair more often. You can do sessions every day. Most people who buy a massage chair first use the chair every day after buying it. 

Later, when the body adapts, sessions are a little less frequent, 3-4 times a week. In most cases, this is enough to maintain good health. Universal advice on how to properly use a massage chair, guided by your own feelings and not forgetting the sense of proportion. 

Massage chairs contraindications.

According to doctors' reviews, massage chairs should not be used by those who are going through an acute period of any disease. This technique belongs to the fitness equipment class, so it is necessary to operate it. With caution, it is best to consult a specialist.

Contraindications to the use of massage chairs:

• Fever
• Flu and acute respiratory infections, accompanied by
• Varicose veins in aggravated form
• Malignant tumors
• Osteoporosis
• Electronic pacemakers
• Recent surgeries and injuries
• Diabetes mellitus
• Dermatitis and other skin diseases

You should also carefully consider the contraindications of massage chairs during pregnancy, lactation and painful menstruation. You may not use the massage chair in states of alcohol and drug intoxication, as well as children under 16 years of age in connection with the active growth of bone and muscle tissue. If you suffer from cardiovascular disease or have back problems, you should discuss the permissibility of chiropractic treatment with your doctor. When the patient is shown to be at full rest, it is also advisable to avoid massage chairs.