Massage Chair Technology from Relax The Back

1. Rolling
Rolling strokes gently traverse the spine in an outward motion, pressing firmly on one side and then the other, relieving tension and loosening the muscles of the back. The rolling mode also helps prepare muscles for a deeper massage.

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2. Kneading
A circular motion (clockwise, counter-clockwise, or alternating between the two) which often resembles the feeling of thumbs or fingers working along both sides of the spine. This deep therapy lifts and stretches muscles to help ease soreness and work out knots.

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3. Compression
A combination of alternating strokes pushes firmly on muscles along the spine and inward towards the spine itself helping to dissolve stress. Improved mobility and posture can be achieved via the compression mode.

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4. Percussion
Also known as tapping or chop-chop, the rapid motion of percussion delivers tension-breaking vibrations and an invigorating sensation. The deep muscle therapy provided by percussion is very popular in sports medicine.

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5. Reflexology
The benefits of reflexology, in which stress levels throughout the body can be lessened by using "thumb" pressure to massage the feet, can be achieved via the mechanical or air devices in the foot massager found on many chairs.

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6. Calf Massage
Mechanical or air devices operate at variable speeds to deliver a 3-dimensional massage from ankles to knees, relieving stress and soreness in tired legs. The effect is a gentle but firm calf massage that feels as if it's being administered by human hands.

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7. Remote Control Programming
Allows for convenient one-touch activation of preprogrammed massage sessions, plus customization of programs to suit individual needs. Remote controller also operates the backrest positioning on chairs that have power recline.

8. Full Body Stretch
The foot and calf massager gently holds your legs as the chair reclines to arch your back, all while a massage is applied to your lower back. The result is a rejuvenating full-body effect.

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9. Personalization
This feature allows you to easily adjust the height/width settings of a chair's massage devices to suit your own preferences, usually via the remote controller. Some chairs even have scanning systems that "map" your body to determine areas where massage therapy is most needed.