Massage Chairs

Massage chair buying guide – How to choose a massage chair

15
Nov

Massage Chair Buying Guide

Are you ready to buy a massage chair but having trouble making the final choice? Can’t settle among so many models on the market?

Below we will describe all the basic elements that you should pay attention to in order to make the ideal –  for your needs – choice.

Installation area:

Check the space where you plan to place your armchair.

There are armchairs of various dimensions and characteristics that will cover you perfectly, no matter how small or large the space you have.

There are also armchairs designed in such a way that they do not need extra space when reclining as the back of the armchair rolls down to keep the armchair a short distance from the wall, for maximum space saving like Viking A-382< /a> and Α-192.

User Profile:

Also very important is to check if your body type fits an armchair.
Depending on your height and build, you may need a larger or a smaller sized armchair and this in itself will lead to one option or it will rule out another.

A tall person should choose a spacious and comfortable armchair, such as the Viking A-70, a person with mobility problems who must have easy access to it can choose Viking A-158.

So before any move you intend to make, we advise you to visit one of our exhibitions and see all the models up close trying them!

Generally keep in mind that “you get what you pay for”, however there are excellent models in every price range, so by balancing your needs and wants you can find what will suit you.

Price classes:

Up to €1000 the armchairs usually provide the basic functions.

From €1000 to €1500 they cover almost all the functions required by the average user.

From €1500 and above, a more powerful motor, a larger kneading surface, the latest technological innovations and an impeccable finish are usually provided.

Technical features:

You should consider all those desirable features that each model should have such as:

  • how many and which massage functions it supports (“flapping”, “shiatsu”, “knocking”, “kneading” etc.) and if it can combine them.
  • the possibility of massaging hands, thighs and calves.
  • if it has mechanical hands that work in 3 dimensions (3d) so that the massage is applied in the best possible way and resembles the hand of an experienced therapist.
  • the length and width of the massage. For example, if the mechanical arms, outside of the back, also go down under the pelvis along the entire length of the buttocks and if the width of the massage around the spine is adjusted.
  • the possibility of adjusting the intensity and speed of the massage both by the mechanical arms and by the airbags.
  • the ability to focus the massage on a specific part of the body each time.
  • the existence of reflexology foot massage which is essential for those with tired feet.
  • the number of airbags and how strong they are.
  • the traction and decompression function of the Spinal Column.
  • zero gravity setting to rest without feeling the weight of your body
  • the heating function.
  • the existence of programs and number of memories where we can save our favorite massage settings.

Build quality:

Also a very important factor in choosing your armchair should be its quality of construction.
The company Viking is the official partner of the largest manufacturing group in the world, iRest, representing its top models. So by choosing a Viking armchair, you are choosing excellent manufacturing quality, even in the most economical models, while at the same time you are choosing safety as well as the guarantee of a serious and responsible agency that respects its product but above all appreciates her client!

Do I really need a massage chair?

A study done in America showed that 8 out of 10 Americans will suffer from severe back pain at some point in their lives. Corresponding surveys showed similar rates in residents in other parts of the world.

While back pain relief is the most common reason people consider purchasing a therapeutic massage chair, they can certainly be used to treat many other conditions, such as neck and shoulder pain, back pain, legs, high blood pressure, etc.

So it would be good to choose an armchair based on your personal needs, weighing the “ideal” set of features for you, so that it covers as many of these needs as possible.

So calculate the amount you have available to spend and above all see what exactly you need.

If you suffer from chronic back pain, low back pain or if you have a long and tiring job, if all you want is to wake up and enjoy a relaxing massage or simply after the end of a working day to relax in your armchair listening your favorite music in a zero gravity position, then a massage chair is what you need.

In any case, in whatever category you end up, a massage chair is a wonderful gift to yourself!

CAUTION: Never buy an armchair before trying it!

Our company provides in its showrooms armchairs for testing from our entire range so that after testing them exhaustively you can decide with confidence which one suits you!