06 Nov 11 OSIM uSqueez Warm Pro Leg Massager On Review
Recently, when checking for foot massagers we were highly impressed by the performance of the OSIM uSqueez. The uSqueez Warm provided so enjoyable a massage that we wanted it to go beyond fifteen minutes! As far as soothing of feet was concerned, it certainly performed as per the advertisement.
On going through the handbill of the product, I realized that uSqueez delivers a feel good massage due to a combination of these four functions:
* Heat – Heat does make a difference and gives a soothing spa feel during the process of massage. The handbill also points out that heat goes to dilate blood vessels, resulting to increased flow of oxygen and nutrients to your feet. It’s believed that heat also washes down lactic acid.
* Roller Massage – The function of rollers is to reproduce the performance of a foot reflexologist. Foot reflexology is considered good for overall health.
* Squeeze Massage – Your ankles, calves and feet are all together squeezed by kneading discs. There are three programs available to choose from. For recharging of tired feet, use program I, for overall well being use program II that stimulates acupressure points and program III provides relief from muscular pain and ache.
* Vibration Massage – Here again, you get three options for varying the intensity that may be auto, high or low. The manufacturer claims that vibrations help to excite acupressure points and advance blood circulation and rids the body of toxins.
You can use these functions independently or in combination to get a total of 25 massage options.
Few User Tips
Here are some of the useful tips gathered from the staff of OSIM at one of the outlets:
* Position your chair seat at a higher level than the top of the leg massager.
* Each program is designed to work for 15 minutes. As each session is quite exhaustive, it is not recommended to have more than two sessions of 15-minute each on any one day.
* It’s good to have a glass of warm water at the end of the massage. As a matter of fact it’s good at the end of any kind of massage. It is believed to help flushing of toxins.
* To prevent the machine from getting overheated, let it rest at the end of every fifteen minutes cycle.
Product Specifications and Price
Model no: OS-8008
Power consumption: 210W
Voltage: 220-240V~50/60Hz
Dimension: Height 42 cm, Width 42 cm, Length 59 cm
Weight: Gross 24 kg
Other features
* You can adjust the position of the massager to any convenient angle from upright position to flat or any angle in between.
* Very conveniently you can unzip the fabric covers for hand washing them.
The Negative
One feature that could discourage buyers from opting for uSqueez is its weight of 24 Kg. Now, that kind of weight is no fun when you are in mood to use the machine, unless it’s permanently stored in an appropriate place in your room. However, it’s distinctive feature is that you can roll it down to use as good looking leg rest when not in use.
On using the Internet to search for this equipment, you’ll find two names for the product, namely: uSqueez Warm and uSqueez Pro and may wonder what the difference between the two is. Surprisingly, there is none! One of the staff members at a Singapore OSIM retail shop informs that in the beginning the product was sold as the uSqueez Pro. Subsequently, its name was altered to convey an exclusive feature of the product and that’s its heat therapy utility.
11 Aug 11 TOP 5 Chair Massagers
For a long time I continued suffering due pain in the lower back region. This was the result of continuously sitting at my desk for long hours during my working life. Bad postures at work added to the problem of pains and aches and early arthritis set in. All this caused uncomfortable erratic sleep, affected by ability to concentrate and prevented me from indulging in a lot of physical activities that I used to love.
I tried different and expensive treatments to get relief from pain, including acupuncture, shiatsu, Swedish and Thai massage. All these treatments felt great, but I realized that on reaching home the pain would slowly start reappearing again. Moreover, it proved to be quite expensive treatment. I started looking for something that I could use within the confines of my home at my convenience at an affordable expense.
Then, a friend happened to introduce me to the Pure Therapy PT500 Remote Control Operated Reclining Shiatsu Massage Chair. Though initially I was a bit apprehensive of its use, having spent just about five minutes on the equipment I was transformed to a different world. It had amazing features and that experience prompted me to look for other similar massagers and here I sum up the features of the five most impressive machines:
Health benefits of massage chairs
As an ever increasing number of people begin to realize the health benefits of using an electric massage chair, the use of such machines is no more confined to the rich and luxurious couch potatoes. Therapeutic massage chairs are reported to have cured many users and proven helpful to those affected by backaches, digestive maladies, anxiety and depression, headaches, insomnia and many such maladies.
Muscle pain
Many people have this wrong impression that body aches are mainly caused by painful joints and bones. Though it may be the cause many a time, generally, the cause of the pain originates from muscles. A good quality massage chair is capable of reducing or even eliminating the pain and ache as a result of overworked and tense muscles. These chairs are especially helpful in providing relief from sports injuries.
Massage chairs offer a lot of relief from stiffness of the back and neck as result of spending long hours on your working desk.
Increased Blood flow
Poor circulation of blood causes sluggish elimination of toxins from your body, because the lymph system and bloodstream assist getting rid of toxins. A good therapeutic massage chair helps to have improved circulation of blood in the body, thus facilitating valuable oxygen to reach different tissues and organs and promotes quick healing of injuries.
Apart from the already mentioned benefits of using therapeutic massage chairs, they also offer other benefits including:
Reduce problems of muscle spasms
Relief from tiredness
Improved levels of energy
Enhanced breathing
Improved sleep
Reduced levels of anxiety and strain
Better posture
Relief from pain and uneasiness due to arthritis
Top five massage chairs
Human Touch PC-85 Perfect Chair, Black Leather
There is no room for any further improvement in this chair as this is already’ PERFECT”. It has an entirely different new look. The new features of this zero gravity lounger include liberal width of seat and more of leg space and comes with a retractable footrest and touch- button recline. The Perfect Chair-85 is distinguishable largely due its upholstered design and coordinated leather styling.
Human Touch HT-1650 Robotic Massage Chair, Dark Chocolate
The HT-1650 chair with superior functionality and best massage technology comes with eight pre-programmed or customized massages as per user’s specifications. Its automatic acupuncture detection system ensures an accurate and individually tuned massage. There are seven intensity variables for intensity of massage, enabling you to choose from mild to invigorating.
By the mere touch of a button its robot takes over to offer you fully powered calf and foot massage. Heater panels give your sore muscles an indulgent and highly effective massage you could dream of! You get it in black or dark chocolate upholstery. The HT-1650 looks more like a stylish armchair because of its luxurious design and superior materials. Designed to tag along the natural contour of spine, it moves three-dimensionally in four special modes, with the multi-patent human touch technology massage arrangement very closely following the therapeutic treatment offered by spinal and back care specialists.
Pure Therapy PT500 Remote Control Operated Reclining Shiatsu Massage Chair
Soothing massage leads to enhanced blood circulation and improves relaxation. Pt 500 is like having your own therapist anytime you like and feel relaxed physically and mentally. It allows you to opt from a range of pre-programmed massages or programs as per your personal preferences to enjoy the benefits of a personalized massage. You can choose from many of the massage techniques including kneading, knocking, pressing, tapping, and shiatsu. Use lower leg and calf massager to energize or relax the calves, and enhance circulation.
Its reclining angle goes up to 160 degrees, meaning you can simultaneously get relief for your spine and continue enjoying the massage. While getting your upper body massaged, you may simultaneously enjoy massage of your lower body, including your calves. You may sit straight or recline to any comfortable angle and get a massage that can only be offered by a professional therapist. Regular visits to a professional therapist could cost you thousands of dollars! You won’t be investing in a machine, but in your body by having this equipment. The quality of your life improves as you start using this chair regularly.
King Kong USA Galaxy D3000 Acupuncture Point Deluxe Air Massage Chair
Here are the main features of this massage chair
- Acupuncture point auto sense function measures body shape
- Kneading, rolling and tapping functions
- Includes auto manual or fixed working cycle
- 16 built in deluxe air massage bags
- Includes back heat and foot heat device
Luxury Massage Chair Full Body Recliner Massager Air Bags
The LCD screen has seven different background colors, showing all the massage functions, massage position, width of the massaging hands and so on. In all you can get twenty-four kinds of massages from head to toe, and six new auto programs that include: Fatigue, HealthCare, and Physical Therapy. Relax, Prescription & Awake. You can also choose massage timing from just eight minutes to thirty-five minutes.
16 Jan 11 Homedics Shiatsu Massager Cushions On Review
The popularity of Homedics shiatsu massager cushions is on the rise these days. Apparently these perform better than the real massage therapists. Shiatsu massage is also gaining popularity because of the health benefits it offers. Traditionally, it’s a Japanese hands-on therapy meant to inspire the body’s ability to heal itself. Its meaning in Japanese is ‘finger pressure’. Pressure is applied to the acupuncture points, using fingers along with stretching and manipulating the body to facilitate free flow of vital energy. This type of massage provides relief to those affected by joint problems, migraines, arthritis, muscular pain, stress, chronic fatigue, skin and digestive disorders.
Getting a shiatsu massage amounts to having a serene and soothing experience that calms nerves, relieves sore and tired muscles, reduces stress and improves blood circulation. But, there are not many who can regularly spare funds and time for enjoying these benefits. Yet, you can do the next best thing- buy a Shiatsu massager for your private use at home. Portability is its most important benefit. You may take it with you to office or carry it while traveling. Very easily it fits into any design of chair. Just plug it in to enjoy the comforting sensations.
There are two types of massage mechanisms for these massage cushions, one each for your back and the shoulders. If you find your shoulder to be sore and stiff, use the massager to ease the pressure and relax the tight muscles. Likewise, if it’s you back that is hurting you; you may use the massager to ease the pain and discomfort in the particular area. You can also adjust the width of the massager. You also get the option of choosing either the rolling massage or the Shiatsu massage. It’s an excellent device that relaxes you at home or in office at the end of a hard day’s work.
Another significant advantage of having the Homedics Shiatsu massager is its heating arrangement. We know that application of heat provides quick relief from sore and stiff muscles. The massager is designed to warm up the shoulders and back in just a minute or two. That allows you to have the simultaneous benefits of a soothing massage and heat. At the end of the massage you are sure to feel relaxed as the mobility of your muscles and joints improves.
Discomforts like a headaches or pain in the muscles pain disappears soon by employing a Homedics shiatsu massage, at the end of which you may like going back to work!
