Massage Chairs Perform Foot Reflexology Massage
There is certainly a trend toward natural products and services. People have become much more conscious of eco-living and sustainability. This is particularly true when we look at our own health. More people are seeking natural treatments to relieve aches, pains discomfort and stress. The trend toward maintaining better health also helps to increase longevity. Massage therapy has doubled in demand in the last 10 years. One popular form of massage therapy is reflexology. This massage can even be found in massage chairs.
One important form of massage therapy is called reflexology. Reflexology is also known as zone therapy, it would come under the heading of alternative treatments. It has been practiced in various forms from the earliest records of man.
Restoring the health of the body and maintaining its vitality has been pursued throughout time. Many massage therapies were developed by ancient medical practitioners. This has been common throughout many different cultures around the world.
Reflexology is the practice of massage and, squeezing and pushing parts of the body to provide relief and stimulate other related organs. Reflexology rests on the theory that by manipulating certain points in the hands and feet it will provide relief to other organs in the body.
Foot reflexology massage is a very safe healing method. It provides a full set of benefits including relief of pain and stiffness. It can also help relieve headaches, stress, constipation and sinusitis. There are no known side effects to this type of treatment.
Foot reflexology massage has been incorporated into many massage chairs. This is a very specific type of massage which has some great benefits. These massage recliners use different technology and sophisticated software controls to deliver a soothing and relieving foot massage.
The EP 30004 massage chair from Panasonic has integrated reflexology into the leg rest. Panasonic has developed removable plates which contain reflexology nodes. These plates when inserted into the foot wells provide a soothing foot reflexology massage to taking and tired feet.
Another manufacturer that has a very effective reflexology foot massage is Omega. There Montage Elite massage chair comes with their foot flex technology. This specially developed reflexology massage uses airbags to gently apply pressure to stimulate the reflex reaction. Other airbags hold the top of the feet to provide soothing relaxation. This also helps to restore flexibility in the feet.
The DR 7700 massage recliner from Sanyo comes with reflexology nodes in the leg rest. These provide gentle stimulation of the acupoints on the bottom of the feet. Sanyo has also incorporated a heater just in the foot well to warm and to the feet as well.
As the reflexology massage is given to your feet, the rest of the chair is massaging your whole body. Massage chairs provide full body capability and run off automatic programs. You are also able to target specific areas for relief. This gives you a range of capabilities at the touch of a button. This provides tremendous convenience at your fingertips.