| There are a number of different recliners on the | | | | systems. Air compression massages used to inflate |
| market that have massage capability. There are | | | | and deflate air bags. These airbags push and pull on |
| recliners and all sorts of price ranges from a few | | | | the larger muscles of the body for relief of stiffness. |
| hundred dollars up to a few thousand dollars. The | | | | Relaxation recliners are built to help you unwind. A |
| massage functions vary greatly between the price | | | | variety of therapeutic features including full body heat, |
| ranges. We take a look at the different capabilities of | | | | vibration massage and even a built in MP3 music |
| massage chair recliners. | | | | player provide a complete relaxation environment. |
| There are three different levels of recliners. The first | | | | The third level of recliner is massage chair recliners. |
| level is a vibrating recliner. These types of recliners use | | | | The main difference with a massage recliner is that it |
| a number of vibration motors to provide massage. The | | | | has a roller mechanism for the back. The rollers are |
| second level is relaxation recliners which normally have | | | | able to perform a variety of massage techniques such |
| powered recline and other therapeutic features. The | | | | as kneading and tapping. |
| third level is full body massage chair recliners which | | | | Most massaging chair recliners have a number of |
| have a roller mechanism for massaging the back. | | | | automatic massage programs. They can deliver a full |
| The first level of recliner is the vibrating recliners. | | | | body massage at the press of a button. There are a |
| These can range from having just a couple of | | | | number of specialized programs to meet a diversity of |
| vibrating motors from 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 or 16 vibrating | | | | needs. |
| motors. A number of different programs may also be | | | | Many massage chairs have manual massage modes. |
| used to provide different sensations. | | | | This enables you to target a specific area with a |
| The vibrating recliners normally come with a remote | | | | specific technique. This is great for targeting a sore |
| control. This is a simple wired remote control. Normally | | | | spot or avoiding areas that you do not want to apply a |
| the vibrating recliners, with manual recline levers. | | | | massage. |
| The vibrating recliners usually range $500 and under. | | | | Massaging chairs come with an LCD on the remote |
| This class of recliner is not built for a long-term use. | | | | control. This enables you to see the activities of the |
| There are some nice recliners in this class which can | | | | massage chair in real time. Massage chairs enable you |
| be good values. | | | | to select a variety of different massage treatments |
| The second level of recliner is the relaxation recliners. | | | | when you need them. |
| These types of chairs normally include a zero gravity | | | | These are the three different levels of massage chair |
| position. They may or may not be motorized for the | | | | recliners. There are more entry level which are |
| recline function. | | | | vibrating recliners, the mid tier which are relaxation |
| This class of recliner comes in a variety of styles and | | | | recliners and the full body massage chair recliners. |
| features. The motorized versions usually come with a | | | | Each of these provide for greater relaxation than just |
| remote control panel. This enables you to activate and | | | | a passive recliner. A massage chair recliner is an |
| deactivate different features on the recliner. | | | | active part of your relaxation experience. |
| Many relaxation recliners come with air massage | | | | |