27 Apr 10 OSIM Massage Chair Reviewed
Though not a Japanese make, OSIM massage chairs because of their sophisticated engineering pose a god competition to Japanese majors like Sanyo, Fujikura and Inada. They are amongst the more expensive range of machines. Here, s a review of some of their latest models and their ratings in terms of dollars versus features.
Ron Sim founded this company in Singapore and continues to run it still. Though established in 1980, the company didn’t take long to establish itself among the big manufacturers in the field of robotic massaging chair. Four of its present models of chairs are: the NORO Harmony, iMedic, iSymphonic and iDesire. Here, have a look at the features of different models and how each compares with what’s already available in the market.
The OSIM NORO Harmon chair (NR-75): This is their cheapest model, selling for about $900. It has an integrated calf massager and is upholstered in faux suede. Though prices very low for a section of consumers it lacks stylish looks and reminds one of the iJoy range of massage chairs, equally cheap with equally unwelcoming looks.
Yet, it’s far better than an iJoy. It provides 5 working modes, kneading, rolling, tapping and dual (rhythmic percussive tapping with the kneading massage). Its combination of three manual modes includes: kneading, tapping or dual with full or partial rolling. You need to adjust the rollers manually and position them the way you like. Each mode is programmed to last for fifteen minutes.
This is just enough for the purpose, but if you could slightly raise your budget, it will be worth having a look at the Human Touch HT 100 massage chair. This has better looks and has a calf massager, which can be adjusted manually to have your foot relaxed as well. The massage modes are almost identical but it also provides full, partial and spot functions.
The OSIM iMedic massage chair priced for about $2000 has far superior looks with its faux leather upholstery. It offers these three programs:
1. A 30-minute Healthcare program that gently kneads from neck downwards to cover the shoulders before reaching to the base of the back with air bags massaging your calves.
2. A 20-minute Well-Being program that includes a gentle tapping massaging work all over the back, shoulders and neck with simultaneous massaging of legs.
3. A Relax program that may last from 10 to 99 minutes.
The outstanding feature of this machine is that before starting with the massage, its rollers glide down the back of the user and suitably adjust the pressure for a more sensitive, therapeutic experience.
Well, the missing feature of this chair is that there’s no arrangement for a foot massage. That way The Fujikura 2000 chair is a better option and reduced cost. It offers calf and foot unit plus arms massage, which the iMedic doesn’t. It has more air bags and a built-in music system. Considering its price, the OSIM iMedic is disappointing.
The OSIM iSymphony, though a marvelous chair that sells for around $3500, sadly provides no facility of foot massage. Its design includes an infrared scanner to scan your body before the unit starts, adjusts the rollers of its own to give you a superb massage. What’s more, it comes with a music therapy system, which is entirely different than the system provided with the Fujikura noted above. The intensity of the service is perfectly synchronized with the music that you play. So, if you are in mood for a strong and intense massage, play loud and fast music, whereas a slow music gives you a gentle massage.
The OSIM iDesire probably has all the functions that you can imagine in a robotic massaging chair. It’s quite expensive at $4500 but has all the features and functions. Yes, it also has a calf and foot massager. The foot unit has a Reflexology Map. It uses extrusions to press on vital reflex points on your soles. Along with the foot massage you may enjoy a tri-action arm massage. It includes eight healthcare programs but allows you to program an individual message of your choice and combines up to nine massage actions.
Of all the ISOM massage chairs the iSymphony and the iDesire, both have somewhat different features that are missing in competitors’ models. Of course they are expensive, they certainly are worth the price.
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05 Apr 10 Shiatsu Massage Chairs – Relax In Your Home
On reaching home at the end of a tiring day you may often feel stressed out and like to relax for a while and wish someone you give you a massage for complete relaxation. You miss a professional masseur and taking an appointment and driving down looks quite a hassle. Having a shiatsu massage chair at home takes care of all that. Just relax and occupy the chair and leave everything else to it for a relaxed massage.
Technological developments, particularly in the field of electronics have helped tremendous developments in massage chairs over the recent years. You get robotic chairs that can massage any part of your body. They are designed to reach you back, neck, shoulders, feet, calves, thighs, buttocks and arms and hands. Not only that, you get them with varied massage techniques like Shiatsu massage, Swedish massage or a Deep Tissue massage, each having specific use for your overall health and fitness.
The Montage Elite massage chair by Omega Massage, Inc. is a wonderful machine. This wonderful chair is an amalgamation of advanced technology and refined luxury, offering you the benefits of a full body massage. It’s geared to have separate controls on heating of seat, back and the footrest. And, if you think music helps you to relax better, you can switch on the MP3 player and adjust the headphone for complete relaxation. What’s more, it has a massage synchronization switch to synchronize the massage movements to match the tempo of your music. The footrest includes a reflexology foot massage to massage your feet. Montage Elite is equipped with a lower body traction function that stretches and elongates your lower body from hips to down.
With major players of the like of Sanyo and Panasonic in field, massage chair business is getting highly competitive. Take for instance the HEC-DR7700K from Sanyo, which is technically equipped to locate your stress points thru its GK roller system that can really reach out to touch you. The GK roller system that is housed in back of the chair extends forward to reach out to massage your neck and shoulders. You would be delighted to get such an energizing massage.
The EP-3222 from Panasonic offers a full body massage. Its seat and footrest has built-in airbags for providing lower body massage. The rollers provide the Panasonic Swede-Atsu massage, the closest imaginable to a real massage. The Swede-Atsu massage, being a combination of Swedish and Shiatsu massage, is closest to being a realistic massage. The memory of The Panasonic EP-3222 shiatsu chair has the capacity to memorize the preferred settings of three different users. So, the chair is already aware of what makes you most comfortable.
The leading brands produce massage chairs that incorporate many newly developed features that provide relief to those area of your body that need it most. The competition is prompting manufacturers to employ latest technological developments in their chairs, enabling the equipment to provide near natural massage to the users. The experience of using the shiatsu massage chairs is getting nearer to replicating a skilled masseuse. The remote controls provided with the latest chairs allow both manual and automatic controls. You just need to pinpoint the massager to the affected area on your back or opt for an automatic massage and the chair gives you a hearty total body massage.
There is a vast variety of chairs with varying features from different manufacturers. A shiatsu massage chair is a long-term investment in your relaxation and for getting health benefits. It is worth spending some of your time to realize the one that most fulfills your needs. You should understand the kind of therapy that helps you most. Spend sometime to try different massage chairs and feel the comfort provided by each before zeroing in on one. That’s the best way to learn what is going to be the most beneficial for you while you to enjoy a full body massage within the comforts and privacy of your home.
02 Jan 10 Infrared Back Massager – Detailed Review
The roller systems of infrared back massager gives a firm massage with just the needed thrust to give the feel of a real and experienced massage therapist. It perfectly replaces a massage chair costing up to $2000; yet gives the same quality of massage.
Here’s what you get:
Kneading
On your shifting the massager to kneading mode, you’ll experience being massaged by the hands of a professional therapist. The massage can be applied either from the outer edges of the back towards the spine or from the spine outwards to the back muscles. There is provision for adjustment of speed and intensity to three different levels.
Infrared Lights
Infrared lights are different from ultra-violet lights and don’t cause any harm to you. These provide some warmth that helps better circulation of blood. A study published by The American Journal of Geriatrics indicates that infrared heating offered relief from pain to the elderly. For the last 25 years, Asians have been using infrared lights for medical treatments.
Looks and Feels Just Like Genuine Leather:
Though it looks and feels like genuine leather, the quality of this man made leather makes it more durable than natural leather that wears down faster because of the frequent wear-and-tear it is subjected to by the moving components of the massager. This is expected to last a couple of years.
Very Portable
The massage cushion is sized for ease of carrying around with you to your office or even while you travel. Of further convenience is its design that allows it to be used with any of these chairs:
* Office Chairs
* Recliners
* Camping Chairs
* Folding Chairs
* Dining Room Chairs
* Even works in Wheel Chairs
Foot Massager
You may even use the Infrared back Massager as a foot massager. Leave the cushion on the ground, while you sit in your favorite chair and let your feet rest directly on the cushion. The massage rollers and infrared lights help to alleviate foot pain.
The portable Infrared Back Massager is found helpful for:
* Relieving Muscle and back pain.
* Reducing stress.
* Improving blood circulation.
Another device making use of modern technology for getting traditional massages is the massage cushion. It performs the functions of kneading and its rotating is controlled by a microcomputer. It is perfect for the waist, neck, back, legs and feet. Here again infrared heat goes to enhance the effects of a soothing and relaxing massage.
How Does Infrared Back Massager Feel?
The feel is very close to experiencing a Thai massage. The infrared back massager gently kneads and gives a circulatory massage and makes you feel as if you were being treated for a Thai massage.
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