In this segment I will tell you what to look for in a robotic compression massage chair to get the most therapeutic benefit for the price and give my best recommendations so far. These are not cheap because they truly are therapeutic, and not just the common back cushion which does no good. Focusing on improved circulation, stimulation of organs and lymph systems, stretching of compressed joints and musculoskeletal imbalances, edema (lipedema, lymphedemia) reduction, foot/hand zoning and reflexology, these chairs are a modern miracle for many of us with these ailments (precautions required for pregnancy, tumors, etc.) Few of these advertized chairs are worth the money, and many areoffered by nameless, trackless sellers on discount websites, making their warranties invalid or evasive. You'll want to buy from
a reputable distributor or straight from the manufacturer where possible. (Let me know if you want assistance with this. Because I am a retailer I have contacts and can get access to many products as needed.)
Features you won't want to miss include:
Zero-gravity positions comfortably place your legs above the level of your heart for lymph flow.
Shoulder and upper arm compression bags help with arm lipedema and with a better upper body massage.
Roller massage for feet/hands (works like reflexology or foot/hand zoning for better organ stimulation).
Full hand and forearm compression features (not just a little clamp, but really the whole lower arm)
Thigh/hip/buttocks/pelvic compression features
Full-body heating and as many air bags as possible for graduated massage (I've seen up to 101 bags)
Calf and foot compression
Spinal twist and stretching
Waist/thigh stretching
Pressure point/ pain location features
Variable massage techniques and variable massage programs (including only airbag compression)
Favorites so far:
Titan RT-Z05H (least expensive at titanchair.com $1499 on sale includes free shipping. Lacks some important features but is overall excellent quality for the best price if you're on a budget.)
Panasonic EP-MA70 US version, but I think the Japanese have the best overall products here
Inada Sogno Dreamwave (4 years, 10 universities, 100 engineers and $50,000,000 in the making), Over the top. Your cost $7999 go to www.inadausa.com/find-a-dealer
Ultimate Massage Chair II (have not tried and haven't seen reviews. Awesome features. Quality?)
Fuji Chair's Cyber Relax EC-3800 Tried it. Loved it. Great massage/stretch. Nice features! http://www.fujichair.com/index.php/massage-chairs
Have fun comparing. You'll soon see the difference between the many styles and functions.
Betty B. Ready