Today we’ll be dabbling into a semi-philosophical topic. Not because we ran out of content, but because we think these articles are underrated! When you’re buying something, it’s always relevant to be sure whether you really need to make that investment or not. It’s not fun to go and buy stuff that only sits around in your home later.
We’ll be debating whether you are the type of person to get a massage chair and how you will know are those worth your time and money. Be realistic, but also don’t be too hard on yourself. In the end, you’ll have a good idea about whether you need this, and how much cash you’re willing to spend in order to provide yourself with the pleasure of a massage.
Do You Enjoy Massages?
First of all, you need to be realistic – do you really enjoy massages or you just want to try them out? Is this something that you’ll find time for, or is it something that’s just currently interesting to you. You need to decide which one is it because wasting a lot of money on a chair you won’t use isn’t exactly the thing you’re supposed to do.
Also, it’s pretty useful to debate whether you really need massages. People with back pain, discomfort, stress, anxiety, injuries, and similar issues could really use regular massages, and a chair would be saving you money, since visiting a spa three times a week is not exactly budget-friendly.
How Often Do You Visit A Masseuse?
Do you already visit a masseuse? Does it seem to help? How much money do you spend weekly on getting massages? Is it practical? Do you have to travel a lot to get those messages? These are only a few questions that you need to ask yourself if you’re looking to find answers when it comes to getting the recliner chair.
Some people are certain that massages help, but in the end, it seems like the masseuse you have is simply magic. Try to change a masseuse and then see whether it’s really the message that’s helping you or the employer just has golden hands. In that case, getting a chair won’t help, if the human need is really needed.
It’s important to note that those with anxiety and similar issues really need help and human touch, and a chair may not be the proper choice for them. Think about the human factor and how important it is to you!
How Much Free Time Do You Have?
This is quite important question. If you don’t have too much free time, you may want to look into the recliner chair, since it helps you multitask. You can watch TV while getting the massage, as well as take a nap. If you travel a lot when you go to your masseuse, you may want to reduce that traveling time and get a „home massage“ whenever you feel like it.
Benefits of Buying a Massage Chair
If you are still not sure whether you need a massage chair or not, we’re going to list the benefits, and then you see whether these outweigh the other thoughts you had on these. Let’s get right into it.
Injury recovery
Those who do sports and those who seem to be tender all over their body because of the physical work they do, you guys should really spend a lot of time getting massages. Like, daily. However, the truth is that this can get a little pricey and health insurance doesn’t really cover too many of these.
If you’re leaving a tip for the employer, you’re probably spending about $300 weekly for daily massages, sometimes even more. If you’re a person that really benefits from these, but you don’t think that human contact is beneficial for you, you should look into a recliner chair.
Stress relief for the anxious
It’s tough to debate this, because everyone is different, especially those with anxiety. Some people tend to hate other people touching them and it makes them even more anxious, while some anxious people really need human touch in order to feel better and safer.
If you’re someone who loves solo massage sessions and you don’t want to be bothered by other people, you can relieve stress with a recliner massaging chair, rather than going to someone and letting them massage you.
Always available
It’s true – we all have a bunch of things to do daily. Besides work, house chores and personal projects, there are a million other things that people expect from us. Because our schedules are constantly changing and we’re in a rush most of the time, it’s tough to find a time in the day to go and get a massage. That’s why we advise you to get a chair.
It will literally sit in your room and always be there for you, which makes a huge difference for most people. As mentioned, you can even multitask! You can also be consistent, which is very important when it comes to relieving your pain. You can’t just go and get a massage once and expect your chronic back pain to go away.
Better lymphatic flow
Toxins are around us and in us. We can’t escape them because they’re in our food and our cosmetics, even in our air. Don’t worry about them too much – just be alert, not anxious! However, with massages, you can actually „drain“ your lymphatic system. This system has a huge protective role when it comes to our health and that’s why it’s so beneficial.
It’s essentially a detox of some kind.
Improved flexibility
When you’re getting a massage, you’re stimulating your muscles with vibrations and movements that you otherwise wouldn’t ever feel. Because of that, you’re going to feel better, but also stretch better because your muscles will be relaxed.
Budget-friendly in the long run
How much do you pay for a massage? Did you know that you should get a massage at least three times a week if you have health issues, and two times a week if you want to improve flexibility? Now make the calculations. That’s about $450 a month – minimum. For that cash, you could already buy a massager. Two months and you could get a pro version.
Are Massage Chairs Worth the Money?
Okay, let’s discuss the important stuff now. You’ve read the pros and the cons. You’ve seen what we think about chairs. Let’s summarize our thoughts now, and we’ll let you know what we think – who should get a massage chair and who shouldn’t?
If you’re someone with health issues, we definitely recommend a massage chair. It’s much cheaper than hospital massages, and you’ll be able to use it whenever you want. However, don’t neglect proper care for your issue – listen to your doctor and consult them before any changes!
Those who want recreational massages, you should invest in a chair rather than giving a bunch of money to a masseuse weekly. If you’re not someone who just likes human touch, we suggest you research the products a little bit and find one that fits your needs.
If you visit a masseuse because you want to get away from home, you need human touch as a form of anxiety-relief or simply don’t mind traveling and pampering yourself for extra cash, then using a spa and paying a masseuse probably is the best choice for you.
Summary
We’ve already summarized the topic, so we’re going to summarize everything together now. If you decide to buy a massage chair, you should write down what you want to find in one and start your search according to the steps we have written previously on our blog.
If you decide to go to a spa, just try to find one that doesn’t take up too much of your time, although we suggest you to try and go to a different masseuse to see whether it’s the masseuse that does the phenomenal job or just the spa experience.
