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Massage Chair Model	Kahuna LM6800	Relaxonchair MK-II Plus	Best massage Ec-06c	Osaki OS-4000T	Titan Ti-7700r
Massage Modes	Shaitsu, Rolling, Kneading, Tapping, Kneading	Kneading, Tapping, Combo	Kneading, Tapping, Combo	Healthcare, Relax, Therapy, Smart, Circulation	Kneading, Tapping, Palm Punching, Shiatsu, Combo
Lower Back Massage	Yes, L-Track Robot	Yes, L-track robot	Yes, L-track robot	Yes, S-track robot	Yes, L-track robot
Heat Massage	Heat Massage Lower Back Calves	Yes	Improved Heat therapy	Lower Back	Yes
Zero Gravity	Zero Gravity in 2 positions	Zero Gravity in 3 positions	Yes	Yes	No
Body Scan Capable	Body Scan Capable	Body Scan Capable	Body Scan Capable	Body Scan Capable	Body Scan Capable
Price

1. Kahuna LM6800

This massage chair is all in all a great machine with a lot of new and advanced features. This chair is being manufactured by Kahuna Company which has great core customer values and services. It has received commendable reviews from the customers as well as critics and has been listed as one of the best-selling massage chairs.

Features:

It has great features like Zero Gravity Positioning, Shiatsu, Yoga, L-Track System, Dual Foot Rollers,  Space saving and Heat therapy.

Zero gravity is a negative effect on the gravity and allows the body to spread out all its weight. Thus, relieving stress and allowing more intense massage. The weightlessness adds to the effect of the massage and relieves the body of any kind of pain or stress. You can also incline the body beyond your heart, enabling blood flow all over.

Shiatsu is a Japanese way of massage meaning finger pressure. It uses three parts of the hand for a massage which are fingers, thumbs and palms. It is focused on manipulating joints, stretching muscles and increasing mobility for the body. Kneading and tapping are additional options.

The YOGA mode in the Kahuna massager allows stretching the body, relieving stress and eliminating unwanted toxins from the body.

L Track System is L track roller; it supports the entire body from neck to buttocks. It is the lengthiest available track with positioning specialized for decompressing the spine and increasing the massage experience. Dual Foot Rollers: It has an innovative dual foot roller rather than foot massagers. They perform Acupressure by accessing the pressure points of the feet.

Pros

• The full body massage is one of the best in class of Zero gravity recliners
• Its L track rollers are highly effective which helps reducing joint and muscle pains.
• Its overall focus with the neck to buttocks with additional quad rollers is great.
• It lives up to its promise of Zero Gravity massage
• High styling and excellent functionality.

Cons

• Assembly Required: The assembly is really a heavy task to do and requires a specialized person and might require a couple of hours to do the same.
• Incomplete Instruction Manual: Its instruction manual isn’t complete and neglects certain functions of the massager. This means you will have to study a bit on your to understand it better.
• Foot Massage Roller Strength: These foot massagers are really strong and come with a little option to control it.
• Slightly Noisy: Though it is highly efficient in its task, it is slightly noisy which is definitely not enjoyable.

2. Relaxonchair MK-II

The Relaxonchair MKII is feature rich yet a budget friendly full body massage. It is the most economical product available with 3 Gravity points and offers great value for money.

3 Stage Ultra Zero Gravity Points

It will have a significant influence on any type of pain in your body, though it concentrates more on physical pain. This makes it ideal for people suffering from spinal cord problems, arthritis of knee or heart problems. It can additionally be helpful in varicose veins.

L-track Rollers

The L track rollers in Relaxonchair MK-II are specially designed to impersonate the effect of massage therapists. It performs various operations like kneading. It can also perform both as a combined effect. This creates a unique massaging experience.

Heating Pads

Additionally, Relaxonchair MK-II contains 2 additional heating pads which can also be used for massage sessions. They are found in the back area of the chair which are focussed on the lumbar spinal stenosis and are effective for muscle pain or back pain.

Special Decompression button

It has special decompression button by pressing which the chair will do a complete body scan and measure the length of the spine and using its L tracking system.

Specifications includes

• (L” x W” x H”): 65 x 30 x 40 inches
• Weight (lbs): 183
• It features a one hand remote control in the upgraded version.
• 4 Automatic Massage Programs
• 3 Manual Specialized massage programs (Kneading, Tapping, Combo)
• Airbags have 3 modes of intensity control
• Massage can be controlled in 3 variable speeds.

Pros

• L-track massages rollers with high efficiency and strength.
• 2 Heating pads providing access to the lumbar back area.
• Dual foot rollers: This addition is highly adored by consumers and offers great relief.
• 3 Stage Zero Gravity available at the least price in the market.
• Expandable foot rest with additional calf massager
• It provides deep tissue, kneading, and tapping and combo options.
• 4 automatic massage programs
• Speed along with the intensity of the massage can be varied.
• Entire body stretch feature
• Controlled low pressure for arm and calf

Cons

• Needs large area to function properly

3. Best massage Ec-06c

BestMassage EC-06C is highly popular. The low price combined with the features it offers makes it a great bargain. It has also made it to the bestselling massage chair list for the same reason.

This chair unlike any other, provides a 49-inch long massage stroke roller. Although it is an expensive feature, it comes at a reasonable price with the Bestmassage Ec-06c.  The Bestmassage Ec-06c also comes with zero gravity massage that can provide a much more invigorating and relaxing massage experience. It nullifies the gravity to zero at 2 points and provides a great experience. It is a great feature for a low price variant massage model.

The Best massage Ec-06c also comes with waist heating module which can be used additionally with the massage session. This provides a great user experience. The heat therapy in this chair is specifically designed to alleviate stiff waist, backaches and stomach cold.

Foot massage or reflexology has also been proven to improve blood circulation, immunity and better sleep. Bestmassage Ec-06c comes with great foot rollers providing instant relaxation. A quick massage with the help of this roller can help immediately help revive energy within the body.

It is the ability to automatically arrange it according to the shape and size of different people. This is a highly appreciated feature as it personalises the massage experience.

• Product Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 42 inches; 185 pounds
• 3 pre-set programs Recovery, Relax and Refresh.
• Dimensions when reclined: 1920mm(l) x 680mm(h)
• 80˚ leg recline, 125˚-170˚ back recline

Pros

• Cheap but feature-studded chair
• L-track roller system for better massage experience
• Zero Gravity feature
• Foot rollers to relieve muscle strain
• Automatic shoulder adjust option
• Improved Heat therapy
• It has a easily Extendable footrest
• Roller coaster are fitted in the chair for easy mobility

Cons

• 1 Year Warranty
• No After-Sales Support
• Warranty Not Honored
• No proper instructions for setup

4. Osaki OS-4000T

The OS-4000T is the advanced version of OS-4000. In this improved version, it flaunts the much-needed Foot roller. It also includes zero gravity recline in a single touch which was not present in the previous version. Osaki OS-4000T is fairly priced and the new model also has a mere difference of a few hundred bucks.

Features

The S track intelligent robot specializes in giving a customized body massage according to the type and needs of the specific body. It takes rearranges according to the body to support it. The intelligent S track robot automatically detects the contour and shape of the body and adjusts accordingly.

It comes with a body scan feature, enabling it to scan the stressed areas and relieve stress from affected areas. This is done with the help of pressure points available throughout the body and can be found in the nerves of the body. Though they are tough to find, Osaki OS-4000T has great capabilities to identify them.

Osaki OS-4000T has the capability to give a feeling of weightlessness. This is a unique method only obtained by scientists. It reduces strain on the body and essential organs making it stress-free. Osaki OS-4000T had to be released with an upgraded version to add these foot rollers because of the great demand and high efficiency in relieving pain. These individual programs are designed to cater special needs of the body.  It has Manual massage capabilities

Osaki OS-4000T is equipped with heating modules which concentrate on the lumbar spinal stenosis. It increases the flow of oxygen in the blood vessels around the lumbar spine which is an important area for healing damaged tissues.

The Osaki OS-4000T has been highly successful with the quad rollers because of their ability to match real life experience.

Specifications include:

• Body Dimensions are 52L x 31W x 34H (inch)
• Vertical Side dimensions are 38L x 25W x 15H (inch)
• Net Weight of the product is 213lbs
• Operational Voltage: 110/120
• Controller wire length is 1.2m while for Power supply wire is 2.1m
• It has a Max Weight Capacity 256 lbs

Pros

• Equipped with Quad Rollers
• Foot Rollers for improved foot massage
• Loaded with 48 Airbags for best experience
• Music for better massage experience
• In built S-track Intelligent Robot System
• Dual Lumbar Heat Modules
• Variable speed and intensity
• Vibrations on the seat for increased advantage.
• Comes with a Zero Gravity function
• Added feature air massage to shoulders
• It has a 3 years warranty cover.

Cons

None

5. Titan Ti-7700r

The Titan Ti-7700r is the most recent product off the line from Titan. Equipped with zero gravity positioning and outer shoulder massage, it has a lucid remote control to operate at ease. Though it comes at a heavy price, it satisfies you with its high features and quality.

Features:

The advanced L track rollers are promising enough to reach the very end of tailbone to provide the best massage experience. It can reach the lumbar areas and are better with the lower body airbags.

The weightlessness increases the massage experience by many folds; because when the body is weightless, it is easy to alleviate the stress of the body and provides immediate relief to recurring pain.

It comes with a row of foot rollers stationed near the foot. This increases reflexology of our foot added with a spinning motion. The spinning motions are designed to target the acupuncture points in the body. The airbags working on the bottom of the feet further add to improve the effectiveness of foot rollers. To improve blood circulation in the body, calf massagers are used in Titan Ti-7700r. The ottoman is well integrated and compliments the body by adjusting according to it. It can also be used for a couple other functions like reclining and adjusting.

There are two lumbar modules in Titan Ti-7700r, which focus on the back and spinal cord. They relieve the stress created in the spinal cord and improve movement.

The airbags are specially programmed in a way that while one inflates the other comes down. Thus providing a squeeze twist alternate massage is a Titan Ti-7700r are programmed with  6 Different Massage Types. Namely kneading, kneading and tapping, tapping, shiatsu, palm and punching.

Specifications:

Weight: 280lbs

Dimensions are 51L x 29.5W x 32H

Power Consumption: 110-120V

Warranty: 3 years

Pros

• Ottoman for smartness and autonomy
• L-track Roller System for longer reach to lower parts of the body
• Zero Gravity Massage for weightlessness
• Improved Lumbar Heating Modules
• 6 Preset Massage Programs
• It is compact
• Full body scan is possible
• Foot Rollers and Calf Massager
• Shoulder and Hip Squeeze
• Arm and Hand Massager

Cons

• It costs way more than other massagers
• It is not equipped with 3D massage.

6. Infinity Iyashi

It operates from your neck to the bottom of the body including your gluteus muscles. IYASHI relives and revives 35% more than any other massager. It is rich with many distinctive technologies. It also has a newly developed space saving track system for reduced space consumption

 Features

Infinity Iyashi changed the trend by making the rollers 49 inches long and taking them beyond the seat. This new trend was quickly taken into consideration by others and introduced into their line.  It  understands the structure of the body but additionally provides massage to the lower part of the body also.

As this feature is a favourite among the people, it found its way into Infinity Iyashi. This feature allows you to change the posture while relaxing on the chair and improves the muscle movement in the correct manner.

This increasingly favourite feature Zero Gravity was also introduced in the Infinity Iyashi and came with 2 Zero gravity points in the massager. The zero gravity feature is a great addition and improves the experience of your massage.
Each of these modes can be controlled according to their intensity and can also be used with a combination of two or more features.
Infinity Iyashi specialised its chairs in being as desirable as possible. Big chairs often make a sound when their airbags inflate and deflate causing some discomfort. But this chair makes almost no sound during such actions and promises you a serene experience.

Specifications

• Max User Weight allowed is 258 lbs
• The advisable user height is 1 inches — 6.6 inches
• It is available in Red, Brown, Caramel
• It has a warranty promise of 3 years.
• Equipped with 8 motors.

Pros

• 49-inch long massage stroke
• Allows Posture Correction
• Foot Rollers for a foot
• Heat Therapy to alleviate back pain
• Waist Twist
• Chromotherapy

Cons

• No head massage
• No neck massage
• Price is too high

7. Ideal Massage Chair

Ideal massage Shiatsu Chair has high customer satisfaction. According to statistics, their customer satisfaction is almost at 90%. This makes Ideal Massage Chair a peoples favourite chair. The company, which currently delivers its products through BH and iDeal products, have worked hard to gain consumer praise.

Features

The Ideal Massage Chair has Four Program options. They are Shiatsu, Kneading, Spinal Rolling, and Vibrating. These automatic programs can also be customized according to your needs and can be alternatively used according to our needs. This combination of auto program massage option is frequently seen and is a favourite feature.

They are specially designed to individual’s body posture and shape and automatically adjusts itself with the help of 3D technology. This enables you to have a specialized feeling of massage made for you body. The Ideal Massage Chair uses Body scan technology to understand the body posture and realigns itself after the scan is complete. Ergonomically designed to support the body scan technology and fit the body properly into its structure.

The Zero Gravity position number is the maximum offered by any massage chair of its kind. 3 points enable you to have a unique weightless experience. Weightlessness enables the massager to give a one of its kind experience and relieves stress and pain.

Heat therapy to revive and rejuvenate energy among the spinal cord. This is very essential for people who suffer from back pain and have spinal cord problem.  The Ideal Massage Chair has a special buttocks massager in the form of a seat vibrator.

The Ideal Massage Chair operating system mimics muted massage hands and is extremely quiet in its actions. The quietness is highly favoured by users and gives a unique and serene experience.

6 roller balls are very rare to find in a massager but The Ideal Massage Chair has its own drawbacks as it doesn’t have rollers for the foot.

Specifications

• Product Dimensions: 33 x 55 x 49 inches
• Shipping Dimensions: 55 x 35 x 33 inches

• Upright dimensions: 33 x 49 x 53 inches

• Reclined dimensions: 33 x 31 x 68 inches
• Weight Capacity is 325 pounds
• Covered in faux leather. It comes in black, dark brown, beige, or red.
• 14 types of massage combination and 4 automatic programs

Pros

• Value for Money in Massage Quality & Length
• Easy to Assemble
• 3 Modes of Zero Gravity
• Comes with 6 kneading balls for your feet.
• It has a variety of modes like rolling, spinal focus and vibration.

Cons

• Limited Features restrict the user
• Small Niggles in functioning
• Air Bag Pressure adjustment problem
• No Roller Massage for Feet
• Noisy
• Difficult for short people

8. Brookstone ReAct Shiatsu

It is a sophisticated massage chair with many features enabling you to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of a massage at ease. It has some different massage movements like kneading and Deep-kneading Shiatsu. It can definitely help you to keep healthy and stay stress-free.

Features and Specification:

Music therapy has been a natural solution for disability, anxiety, and depression associated with chronic pain. The Brookstone ReAct Shiatsu allows you to enjoy music along with massage, making a perfect combination.

The ReAct Shiatsu Massage Chair provides full body heat in the back, the seat and the footrest. It has high benefits like reducing sore and tight muscles which in turn reduce pain. Heat is more beneficiary for chronic pain than cold, pain – such as from arthritis – or for muscle relaxation.

The ReAct Shiatsu Massage Chair has sensors located in the chair back. They are used to record different features of your back, neck, and shoulders. The sensor finds the different acupressure points present in your body. These acupressure points are used to induce full body relaxation.

This massage chair makes sure that you don’t have to face the slightest difficulty in handling. It comes with an easy to access control panel for this purpose.

Specifications

• Dimensions: 24″ x 34″ x 34″
• Weighs of the product is 61 lbs, making it light
• Two pre-programmed massages include Full Body and Back
• Easy-access control panel
• Inbuilt heating system

Pros

• Remarkable aesthetics
• L-track roller system massage for longer body reach
• Spot massage to target specific areas
• Removable neck cushion
• Heat therapy to reduce back pain
• Roller for improved mobility
• The cheapest chair on this list

Cons

• No foot and arm massager
• It doesn’t have zero gravity function
• Accumulation without a proper releasing method. This poses a risk to the body.

The Winner

All these chairs are the best in class and come with loads of features. These are undoubtedly the best chairs available in the market to look out for and have some amazing high tech features. Choosing the best out of them will be a tough job, but these can be split on the basis of costing and number of features.

The best chair is undoubtedly Infinity Iyashi. It is rich in features and adds a lot of value to the product by its unique experience. One more chair in this list would be Osaki OS-4000T which is also rich in features and almost has no cons. Osaki on the other side has added features and pros. The best budget massage chair is Kahuna Lm6800.

The best features to look for in any massage chair would be:
L- Track Roller System / S-Track Roller System.
These different type of roller systems accommodate the body for better experience. L Track offers end to end massage while S Track accommodates the body in a better way.
Foot Rollers
Specially designed to alleviate the stress from the lower part of the body
Zero Gravity – Max zero gravity points
The consumer should always look for maximum zero gravity points. Weightlessness makes a huge difference in the massage capability of the massager.
Body Scan – automatic posture correction
Many people have a natural posture distortion leading to increased pain while constant movement. This can correct with the help of complete body scan and posture correction
Airbags – Large number of air bags
Air bags give the appeal of massage with hands. They are highly helpful in providing blood flow and muscle movement.
Space Saver Chairs – Compact and effective
While the majority of the chairs require a large space while they recline and contract, it is difficult to accommodate or move them from one place to another.
Heat pads – Highly useful but for specific usage
These features make the most out of any chair and are at the core of any massage chair.

Beneficial Effects of Massage on Human Body

Human body undergoes a lot of strain due to our daily movements and actions. Just like any other thing, it needs proper maintenance for optimum functionality. Massage is the best way keeps a body stress free. It also provides the much-needed relaxation by relieving it from any kind of pain.

1) Relaxation

Any massage has the primary objective to relax the user. It tried to replicate the relief obtained in a clinical massage. Due to high movements, the muscles contract and expand a lot during the day. This may cause sprain or muscle contraction. Other side effects include stiffness in muscles caused by performing the same action again and again. Thus a relaxation is the much needed for any human body.

2) Relief from stress

Stress is caused due to the pressure of delivering things on time or overload of work. This forces the brain to work more and deliver at the same time. To alleviate the body of stress, certain actions performed by the massage are required. Stress can be reduced by relaxing and proper blood circulation and breathing.

3) Better blood circulation and sleep

Lack of blood circulation may cause anaemia or may cause disability of certain organs. Blood circulation is highly necessary for proper body functioning and can be best done by breathing.

4) Relief from back pain

This is one of the most common problems faced by people across the globe. Due to rigidity or excess strain to the spinal cord, it results in pain. Often, the spinal cord bones undergo rigorous strain and result in distortion or depletion. They need to relieve from the stress by proper exercising.

5) Improvement in posture

Due to lack of training and education, often people follow the wrong posture which results in adverse effects on the human body. This has to be improved for a longer life and maintenance of the body. This can be done by undergoing repeated actions of correction under controlled pressure and movement.