What is a shiatsu massage chair?
A shiatsu massage chair is an electric massage chair that uses ball type, roller mechanisms to simulate an actual shiatsu massage. To understand how these chairs work we must first understand what shiatsu massage is. Shiatsu is a Japanese word that literally means “finger pressure”. Shiatsu Massage involves the use of fingers, thumbs, and palms, to apply continuous pressure to certain pressure points. These pressure points are often referred to as “trigger points”. Trigger Points Trigger points are cause by injury or overused bands of muscle fibers. These muscle fibers tighten to form “knots”. Trigger points can be very sensitive to touch and can also cause muscle tension and a shortening of the muscle. Shiatsu massage applies focused pressure on these areas to release tension and the “muscular waste” buildup. Shiatsu Massage Benefits Shiatsu massage is often referred to as acupressure, not to be confused with acupuncture therapy where needles are used. The idea behind this type of mas
