A massage chair is worth it if you use it most days. That sounds obvious, but plenty end up as expensive clothes horses. The ones that get used are the right size for the person, sit somewhere easy to reach, and are simple to start. Here is what to check.
1. Space
Chairs recline, and many slide forward as they do. Measure the footprint fully reclined, not upright, and leave room behind it. Check doorways and lifts on the way in too.
2. Fit
The rollers need to line up with your back and shoulders. Most chairs scan your body to adjust, but very tall or short users should check the height range. If two people of different sizes will use it, ask about it before you buy.
3. Track and coverage
An L-track runs from the neck down under the seat to the glutes and hamstrings. An SL-track is the same idea with a curve that follows the spine. Look at whether the chair also does the feet, calves and arms, and whether it has heat.
4. Ease of use
A chair with a dozen good preset programs and a clear remote gets used more than one with a hundred settings you have to dig for. Ask for a demonstration of the everyday controls.
5. Noise and placement
Motors and air pumps make some noise. If it is going in a living room or bedroom, try to hear one running first.
Where our range sits
- Bliss XO is the entry point in our range.
- Therapi+ and Apollo X sit in the middle.
- Zeus Athletica and DaVinci are full-featured chairs for daily use.
- ROBO is the flagship.
Each product page lists the track type, programs and dimensions, so you can check them against the points above.
So, is it worth it?
If you have regular back or neck tension, or you pay for massages often, a chair used daily pays for itself faster than you might think. If you would use it once a month, book a professional instead.
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