There is a substantial increase in massage chair importers that are bringing in low quality chairs and selling them through various channels. In response to some of our customers that have experienced bad situations, I personally surveyed a number of venues such as the internet, home shows and county fairs for such importers. The result of input from my customer’s experience and first hand insight from my surveys has yielded the following list of 5 key tips on how to avoid being taken.

1. Massage Chair PC Boards are Important: Massage chairs use computer software and pc boards to run the massage chair. The pc board or motherboard is the key board that runs the major functions of the chair. The sub boards are important as well. Ask where the pc boards are from. You want them from either Japan or Singapore. These have advanced chip foundries to make top quality boards. Shoddy electronics will make parts of the chair to malfunction or not work at all. This requires expensive service calls to have replaced down the road.

Our society is always seeking ways of pain relief. In fact the number one method of pain relief is taking drugs. This is by far the most common method, but few people even know the second most common method. Any Guesses? Did you guess massage therapy? Yes, massage therapy is the second most common method to relieve pain.

Massage therapy is second to taking pharmaceutical drugs. Unlike pharmaceutical drugs, massage therapy is a natural remedy that has been performed throughout the ages. Massage is very effective to reduce aches, pains and soreness of muscles and soft tissues. It helps to relax the body and to increase mental awareness. Massage therapy is very natural and does not build addiction or dependence.

Since there are a variety of aches, pains and sore spots on the body, many massage treatments have evolved to target particular types of issues. Some of the common treatments are Swedish, Acupressure, Sports Massage, Reflexology and Shiatsu. These very effective techniques and practices have been successfully replicated in today’s massage chairs.

Massage chairs are starting to become more main stream as a legitimate health enhancer. The massage therapies are replicated with great precision to deliver effective relief. They offer full body massage capabilities and can cover you from head to toe.

Shiatsu massage originates in Japan and so does the massage chair. However, this technology has spread throughout the world and is no longer just a Japanese phenomenon. There are a handful of companies that make the best shiatsu massage chairs today. These companies have studied the techniques and have developed extraordinary technology to replicate these subtle techniques. We present the best shiatsu massage chairs on the market.

The best shiatsu massage chairs are not cheap by any stretch of the imagination. They are a long term investment in your health and stress management. The massage recliners that we will perform the best shiatsu massages will range between $4,000 and $5,000 in price. These provide full body massage capabilities for many years to come.

The shiatsu massage techniques use a variety of specialized hand movements to provide its therapeutic relief. Additionally, it makes use of the body’s natural trigger points based on acupuncture. Shiatsu stimulates these trigger points to help induce total body relaxation. Applying advanced technology and software programs has been the only successful way to realistically replicate these techniques and their corresponding benefits.

The Omega Massage company is a national leaders in massage chairs. They have developed a complete line of massage chairs to meet your most demanding needs. Their high end massaging chair is the Montage Premier. This luxury model of massage chair delivers the most comprehensive massage treatment. The Montage Premier provides the most complete environment for your relaxation and comprehensive relief.

Getting into and out of a massage chair can sometimes be a problem. The Montage Premier comes with armrests that lift up. This enables it to be wheelchair accessible. You can enter in an out from the side of the chair making it much easier than having to step over the leg rest.

You will see a variety of massage therapies upon examination of the remote control. The Montage Premier also comes with a wireless set remote. You can access about 80% of the functions using this small portable sub remote.

The Montage Premier makes it easy to get comfortable. You can use the powered recline buttons to adjust the angle of the chair back and also raise the leg rest. Then even extend out the foot rest for extra inches. This helps to accommodate those with longer legs.

There are now a number of exciting new features being added to recliners. You may be familiar with the traditional recliner with a hand operated lever. Today’s recliners have integrated many electronic and other therapeutic features for a wonderful new experience and a recliner. You can find features such as heat, vibration massage, air compression massage and even MP3 music players.

The coverings for recliners come in a variety of patterns, fabric and colors. Patterns are always changing based on current design needs. The typical fabrics used to upholster recliners are leather, faux leather, suede and cotton based materials.

Comfort is an important aspect of choosing a recliner. One of the important elements of a recliner is the upholstery covering. Make sure you select and upholstery that is comfortable to sit on for long periods of time. Also consider ones that are easy to clean and more stain resistant.

Recliners are designed to be comfortable by allowing you to recline to a comfortable angle. There are now recliners that offer powered recline the chair back and the raising of the leg rest. This makes it easy to set the position and change at the touch of a button.

Human Touch has a wide variety of massage chairs for virtually any need and budget. This review will focus on the HT-7120 massage recliner by Human Touch. This recliner is in the $2,000 to $3,000 price level. This review is in 5 main parts which include warranty coverage and customer service, comfort and ergonomics, ease of use, key features and massage therapy. Each of these areas can earn up to 20 points each. An overall rating is given by summing up the areas for a total possible rating of 100. Let us see how the HT 7120 rates in this review.

Warranty Coverage and Customer Service: When purchasing a big ticket item such as a massage chair, you need to make sure you are comfortable with the warranty coverage. There is a wide range of warranty coverage with massage chairs. Human Touch provides you with 3 years for the structure, 1 year for parts and 90 days labor and parts shipping expenses. This is a rather light warranty compared to the industry. Customer service is very good and competent. We give Human Touch a 12 in this category.

Panasonic is releasing its Urban Collection consisting of three different content restyled massage chairs. Each of these massage chairs has a similar massage programming and remote control. They also share a common contemporary design. Here are some of the more salient features of the Panasonic EP 1285 KL massage chair which is the high-end model of the collection.

The striking contemporary design of the new Urban Collection is a great break with past Panasonic designs. Most Panasonic designs reflected fairly mundane and industrial looking chairs. The new Urban Collection boasts padded armrests and brushed aluminum accents.

The good thing about the Urban Collection is that it is loaded with massage therapy programs. There are four automatic programs and also eight manual massage courses. This gives you a good variety of treatments to suit your needs now and in the future.

The technology of the roller system is also standard in this platform. The roller system consists of a floating mechanism which is able to rotate similar to a wrist. This provides for more realistic massage movements for better relief.

The focus of this product review is the mid range Sanyo SA5000 massage chair. We will evaluate this massage recliner in 5 separate categories ranging from warranty coverage to massage therapy. Each category can earn up to 20 points. An overall rating is given by adding up the scores for each category for a total of 100 possible points. This structured review helps to balance the review and provide a consistent basis for comparison. Let us take an in depth look at the Sanyo SA5000.

Warranty & Customer Service: Let us start at the company level and rate the warranty and customer service for Sanyo. Warranty coverage is a good benchmark of the manufacturer’s confidence is its product. Sanyo gives a 1 year labor, 1 year parts and 1 year in-home service. It does cover the roller mechanism for 3 years. For a company as large as Sanyo, the warranty is a little weaker than we would expect. Sanyo did start offering in-home service, which is an important service upgrade to match others in the industry. At least with in-home service they provide 1 year. Overall, customer service is competent. They have a national hot line with 24/7 service. Turnaround time on service is ok. Our Rating in this category is 15.

This review takes a close look at the middle level massage chair from the Omega Massage Corporation. Their mid level massage chair is the OM-510 Prestigio. To present a balanced review, we evaluate the recliner in 5 key categories. These categories include Warranty & Customer Service, Comfort/Ergonomics, Ease of Use, Features and Massage Therapy. Any of the categories can score from 0 to 20 points The could get a maximum score of 100 points. Obviously, that would be total excellence. Let’s evaluate the Prestigio massage chair recliner.

Warranty & Customer Service: Warranty and customer service is really an evaluation of come from the manufacturer that makes the massage chair. Warranty is important for customer protection and peace of mind. The warranty covers the quality of workmanship of the product. Customer service is the level of response and support received by the company in case something was to go wrong. Omega Massage covers the OM-510 with the following coverage: 5 years for the frame, 3 years on parts, and 90 days in home service. They also provide shipping for parts for 1 year. For a mid range level this is terrific warranty coverage. Omega is known for providing the most comprehensive warranty of the major manufacturers in this category. Our experience with Omega for customer service has been consistent. Omega is responsive and has strong technical competence to diagnose quickly and get issues resolved. The Prestigio is a 19 in Warranty & Customer.

As a parent, a child’s safety is an important concern. When a child is shown the proper use of airsoft guns, the use becomes fairly safe if all areas of how this type of gun can harm them. Kids learn mostly by the information their parents or guardians give them. Teaching kids the possible ways airsoft guns can hurt them, is the key to using the guns safely.

There is a sufficient amount of protection equipment available for to ensure the safe operation of these types of guns. For the most part, if the proper safety procedures are explained and carried out each time the gun is used, the less amount of safety equipment will need to be purchased.

Some guns that are available have a number of different ammunition which can be used by the same gun. One example of the safest ammunition for the younger kids is the soft ammunition. This ammunition comes in many colors and is made of a soft rubber substance. Usually the guns that use this type of ammunition are a good choice for younger age groups.