Are Massage Chairs Good for Your Back?

Altogether, there are more than 30 muscles, 26 bones, and an intricate web of nerves that make up your back. From sitting to standing to sleeping, and everything in between, your back plays a key role in nearly all of life’s activities. This is why taking care of your back is essential. High-quality massage chairs are one of the best ways to promote good back health and eliminate back pain. Here are a few of the ways a massage chair can help keep your back in tip-top shape and where you can find the best massage chairs in all of Orange County NY.

Relieve Strains and Pains

One of the main benefits of massage chairs is that they can help to relieve muscle tension and muscle pain in your back*. A massage chair can make a world of difference in easing and even eliminating back pain from carrying something heavy, overexerting during exercise, age-related pain, and more!

With an Infinity® Massage Chair, you can select from various massage techniques, such as kneading, rolling, shiatsu, and tapping, to target the strained areas of your back. These techniques can help to reduce inflammation and alleviate your pain. Regular massage chair use can also help to release endorphins, your body’s natural pain relief.

In addition, Infinity Massage Chairs come with a variety of innovative and highly effective features to aid any back strains or pains you might have. These features include Lumbar Heat Therapy, Weightless Zero Gravity Recline, Spinal Correction and Decompression Stretches, 3D and 4D Back Massage Techniques, S-Track Rollers and Stretches, and more! Say goodbye to backaches with these amazing massage chairs!

*For serious or ongoing back pain, consult with your doctor.

Improve Posture 

Another benefit of massage chairs is that they can help to improve your posture and spinal alignment. From your office chair to sitting in Hudson Valley traffic to nighttime lounging, there’s a good chance you’re in the seated position more than you realize. Sitting in a chair for long periods of time can cause poor posture, which can lead to back pain, hip pain, core weakness, and other problems. Massage chairs can help to correct this by using different techniques to gently stretch, decompress, and align the spine.

Increase Circulation

Massage chairs can also help increase blood flow to the back and improve circulation throughout the body. Increased circulation can help to significantly reduce inflammation and pain in your back while also promoting healing. It can also help to remove lactic acid and other toxins in your back muscles, leading to reduced stiffness and soreness.

In addition to improved circulation from massage, Infinity Massage Chairs use Zero Gravity Recline and True Inversion to position your feet above your heart and improve blood flow. 

Reduce Stress

To say stress is common in our culture would be an understatement. And one of the primary ways stress affects our body is by causing upper back and shoulder pain. Massage chairs can promote relaxation to alleviate stress-related back pain. In addition, both Chromotherapy and calming music from the Bluetooth® Speakers found in Infinity Massage Chairs are proven to help reduce stress.

Improve Flexibility and Balance

The deep tissue and decompression stretching features of Infinity Massage Chairs can also help to increase your range of motion and flexibility throughout your back. Improved range of motion and flexibility can lead to greater balance as well.

At Orange County Pools and Spas, we’ve got your back, literally! We have Infinity Massage Chairs available in a variety of models and features to fit every budget. Stop by our Mohegan Lake Store to test out the Genesis Max 4D and the Riage X3 models for yourself. Make back health a priority with a massage chair from Orange County Pools and Spas. Contact us to order yours today!