Many people think that the massage chair is useless and that the massage is worse than that from recognized salons. But what if we told you that massage on professional massage chairs is actually better and more effective? And that's not to mention how much money you can save in just a few weeks of chair massage at home instead of going to salons. Daily body massage on a massage chair will benefit your muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory and skeletal systems. It is truly an investment in your health. In this article, we will introduce you to the benefits of a massage chair.


The health benefits of a massage chair

Several professional studies have proven that the use of a massage chair helps to soothe sore and tired muscles, relaxes the entire body and thus reduces any tension. All healthcare professionals can confirm that massage on a massage chair has a positive effect on both physical and mental health.

The main beneficial effects are: reduces stress and anxiety, increases productivity, creativity and concentration, accelerates skin renewal, improves mood, improves sleep, improves cardiovascular health, eliminates back pain, eliminates headaches, increases mobility and maintains correct body posture, improves immune system and digestion.

The more detailed, evidence-based beneficial effects that a professional massage chair has on the body are as follows.

Benefits the muscular system

It successfully relaxes the muscles, which reduces the occurrence of cramps, as blood circulation to the muscles increases. The whole body relaxes, and with it also the tension in the body. Massage reduces pain in soft tissues and muscles, also helps with inflamed muscles. It increases the flexibility of the body due to the higher content of oxygen in the muscles and the content of nutrients in the muscles. It breaks down and prevents the formation of knots and fibrosis. It also contributes to the rapid recovery of tired or damaged muscles and helps prevent the development of various diseases such as atrophy.


Benefits the circulatory system

Blood circulation is improved, which promotes tissue healing. The blood circulation of the entire body is better, and with it the immune system as well. A massage chair lowers blood pressure and reduces heart rate. It helps in the formation of red blood cells in the bloodstream. It also reduces swelling of the lower and upper extremities, due to the increase in tissue fluid and lymphatic circulation.


Benefits the nervous system

Massage balances the autonomic nervous system, which controls cardiovascular, digestive and respiratory functions. It helps produce pain-relieving substances in the body. It reduces pain and tension in the muscles and regulates the spine and reduces pressure on the nervous system. Stimulates the regeneration of the skin and underlying tissue. It increases the circulation of the lymphatic system, cleans toxins and waste materials from the body (increasing the removal of "water" from the body).


Benefits the skeletal system

Improves joint mobility. Reduces joint stress and increases ease of movement. The massage chair also helps to maintain proper posture and prevents the retention of harmful chemicals in the bones.      


Benefits the respiratory system

Massage increases blood flow to and from the lungs and helps regulate proper breathing (rib cage and respiratory muscles).


Mental health benefits

Eliminates problems with anxiety, stress, depression and tension (proven to reduce stress by as much as 85%). It stimulates the secretion of happy hormones (endorphins), improves general well-being and increases concentration and energy. Relieves any pain and headaches, eliminates problems with headaches or it reduces their intensity and eliminates problems with insomnia and only improves the quality of sleep.

Already in 2010, they published a study that found that massage increases the number of white blood cells, which play an important role in defending the body against attacks by viruses, bacteria, and the like. They also found in research that people were much less depressed, angry and dissatisfied after regular massages. Regular massage, however, increased their ability to solve problems.


Massage chairs increase blood circulation throughout the body

Blood circulation in the human body is very important and electric massage chairs can increase the blood circulation of the whole body by directly manipulating the soft tissues. Good circulation means a good blood supply to the organs, which results in the prevention of cold hands and feet, fewer illnesses and better functioning of the body and mind. Blood delivers oxygen and food to every cell of the body through the veins, and also carries away metabolites and waste materials. This results in faster healing or wound regeneration. Blood vessels have this and many other important functions, which is precisely why good blood circulation is crucial for a healthy body.

Poor blood circulation in the body can lead to the development of many problems, such as:

  • fluid retention in the extremities (fingers and especially toes), they become cold, numbness may also appear,
  • poor blood circulation dries the skin, makes the nails brittle, causes hair loss (especially on the legs),
  • wounds heal more slowly (especially in people with diabetes).

Causes of poor blood circulation

Nowadays, surely we all agree that modern life is mostly a sedentary lifestyle, full of stress and tension. Something our ancestors did not know. Long hours of sitting, which unfortunately cannot be avoided due to the way we live today, slow down blood flow, which can cause blood clots and lead to other serious health problems. This is precisely why a full body massage is so beneficial. Top quality massage chairs will save you from neck and shoulder pain, leg pain and all other problems and pain.

You are cordially invited to our salon at Kolodvorska cesta 16a, in Kočevje, where our experts will suggest the best massage chair model that will be the most suitable for you, according to your wishes. We cannot describe the feeling of a real massage in a top quality massage chair, so come and see for yourself. We know that the massage will enchant you and you will forget all your worries!

Massage chairs and other massage devices can be seen on our website Trgovina Jana.