Many times we get so busy in our daily lives that we really don’t make time to relax. We are always rushing running errands or going to work. There always seemed to be too many things to do and not enough time to do it in. Sometimes we run around with too much stress and don’t adequately relieve it. I have found that a massage chair is a great reminder to relax.

We start to feel overwhelmed; we start to sacrifice other things in our lives. We may stop exercising or start eating more fast food. This causes additional stress on the body which can lead to greater anxiety as well.

It is even more important in these times that we recognize that we are coming under more stress. Stress causes our body to react to take action. If we are not conscious of these processes, stress will go unchecked in our bodies.

In order to combat stress, we need to be aware that it is beginning to function. As we gain awareness of its building, we can then take action to reduce it. This is where we need to integrate relaxation into our routines.

One of the most effective ways to reduce the affects of stress is relaxation. Stress causes us to be anxious and causes tension in the body. Massage therapy is perhaps the best public servant to relieve stress. It relieves sore muscles while relaxing the mind.

When we are under stress, we do not see that we have enough time. The last thing we are going to make time for is relaxation. However, a massage chair is a great and convenient way to receive massage therapy when you need it.

A massage chair is a great way to relax. It is easy to make an appointment with the massage chair in your home or office. Simply sit down and push one of the automatic massages. Your appointment is complete.

Massage chairs also save you time in getting a full body massage. Massage therapists work at one part of the body at a time. Then they move on to the next part. A massage chair works on many parts of the body at once. This reduces the entire duration required to get the same amount of massage therapy.

You can find practically every massage treatment in a massage chair. Massage chair manufacturers have carefully studied the various massage techniques found throughout the world. They have integrated the most effective ones in their chairs. Popular massage techniques such as Swedish, reflexology, acupressure and shiatsu are commonly found in massage chairs.

The massage chair itself is a constant reminder to you to relax. It is sitting there inviting you to take a seat far only just a few minutes. Sit down and close your eyes and let its tireless massage melt away your worries and tension.

Massage chairs are very versatile in providing a wide range of massage treatments. You can target certain areas for relief. If you have stiff shoulders, let it work on your shoulders until you are relieve. Are your feet tired? Get a reflexology foot massage to soothe your tired feet.

Massage chair manufacturers have also incorporated many other therapeutic treatments. You can commonly find now stretching systems. These actually will stretch out different parts of the body. You can find MP3 players with headphones. These are great for relaxing the mind with soft music. This leads to a more effective massage treatment. Check out some of the latest massage chairs to find the set of features you like most.

Sanyo entered the massage chair industry just a few short years ago. They have the name, but they lack the retail store distribution. The biggest customer complaint is finding one to try. This is extremely difficult with most distribution channels pretty locked up. Sanyo has pushed more into internet dealers. Shiatsu massage chairs have been on the market for 30 years, so Sanyo is a late entrant. Their HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity Massage Chair is their flagship model. This shiatsu recliner retails for about $5,000.

When purchasing a shiatsu massage chair, the company that stands behind it is also important. You first should choose a chair to fit your needs. But do not forget, the company tmust service it when issues arise. Customer service is critical when service is needed. Manufacturers vary and how they support the product also varies. Bigger is not always better. Our experience is relatively short times to resolve issue, which is important. They have a call center located in the US for us English speakers which is open 24/7 for warranty issues.

Warranty is always an interesting area. You can benchmark a manufacturer’s confidence by their warranty. The longer and more comprehensive the better and brings additional value and protection to customer. Sanyo’s warranty is weak. One would think that Sanyo would have one of the best warranties, but it is rather short compared to other massage chair manufacturers. Sanyo’s warranty is 1 year labor, 1 year parts, 3 years on the roller mechanism. Finally, Sanyo is offering in-home service, which it will cover for the first year. The warranty is a good indication of the company’s faith in its product. Sanyo’s massage chair warranty is weak for the price-remember the price tag is $5,000.

Officially, a zero gravity chair must recline back so your knees are above your heart. The HEC-DR7700K Zero Gravity shiatsu massage chair meets this requirement. In the zero gravity position, your weight is evenly distributed across your back. This takes the weight off your spine. This is a comfortable position. One can certainly relax before and after their massage.

Sanyo is famous for their stereo equipment. However, there is no music in any of the Sanyo massage chairs. Interestingly, neither does Panasonic incorporate any music in their massage chairs. There is only one item brought over from another electronics division which is the Stiffness Detection Sensor. So, technology transfer does exist. The stiffness detection sensor is based on lie detection technology. This sensor detects stress points throughout your back. The stiffness detection sensor gauges fatigue by monitoring changes in your perspiration and pulse rate.

Sanyo has a Physical Shape Sensor that adjusts the massage rollers to your body movements. As you move on the chair, so do the massage rollers to your new position. Sanyo has these intelligent rollers that adapt as you shift your body during the course of the massage.

Sanyo’s has an exclusive GK Roller Technology. The GK rollers have the capability to “reach out” of the massage chair. The reaching out is a great function for the neck and shoulders. Sanyo has added an extra thumb as part of the roller system. It is great to see 3 dimensional massage functions be incorporated to massage your neck and shoulders. These rollers extend out to give an extra dimension of massage sensation. Congratulations Sanyo on breaking into the 3 dimension robotic massage chair!

Ultimately, it is the massage that makes or breaks the chair. The Sanyo DR7700K has an arsenal of 83 combination manual massage courses, 5 automatic massage courses and 4 full body automatic courses. Choose from Grip, Shiatsu, Kneading, Tapping, Kneading & Tapping and various stretches. If that does not satisfy your needs, wait until your Sanyo shiatsu masseuse shows you her jointed massage head unit. This jointed massage head pushes outward to strongly grip your shoulders from above like a real masseuse. Now, that is what I am talking about. If you can find this chair to try, it is very satisfying. Sanyo’s flagship is a good, strong shiatsu massage chair recliner.