Shiatsu Massage Chairs

In the following article, we will take a look at the shiatsu massage technique. We will discuss its history and where it came from. We will then discuss Shiatsu massage chairs and the benefits associated with them.

Shiatsu is a Japanese massage technique where the thumbs, fingers, palms and elbows are mainly used to massage the back and muscles. The shiatsu massage technique was first developed by Tokujiro Namikoshi in 1912 when he discovered the therapy when treating his mother. Initially he called the technique ‘appaku’ but later changed it to shiatsu. It was not until 1957 that shiatsu was officially recognized as its own distinct treatment. Today, shiatsu is one of the most popular massaging techniques in the world.

With the continuing advancements in technology, we can now experience the benefits of shiatsu by using a shiatsu massage chair in the comforts of our own homes. Shiatsu massage chairs simulate the shiatsu massage technique by using a ball-type roller mechanism to work the muscles in the back. Almost all of today’s massage chairs include the shiatsu massage technique as one of the settings for the chair. Some of the benefits of the shiatsu massage include the following:

- Reduced blood pressure
- Reduced anxiety and stress
- Increased blood and lymph circulation
- Muscle and tissue relaxation
- Reduced swelling in injuries
- Reduced muscle spasms and tension
- Improved joint flexibility and motion
- Faster healing in pulled or strained muscles

There are many more that I could list here but hopefully you can see that using a shiatsu massage chair can be very beneficial to your health and well being. When it comes down to it, having a shiatsu massage on a regular basis is a very good thing. What could be easier than to experience these benefits with your very own shiatsu massage chair?