Massage Chair Glossary

The massage roller travels up and down and side to side. 

The massage roller travels up and down, side to side, and adds depth going in and out. 3D allows for a deeper or lighter massage depending on your needs. 

Acupressure is a massage technique that delivers pinpoint pressure to a range of Acupoints across the body. The fingers are the primary tools in this therapy. 

Airbag Massage Systems are used to mimic deep tissue Swedish massage. They do this by inflating and deflating in a variety of methods and speeds, essentially compressing and manipulating the muscles and connective tissue. They can also work independently or in unison. 

Automated Programs are a preset arrangement of massage techniques that come programmed into a massage chair. They are grouped by style, but can also be customized to offer push-button therapy based on someone's preferences. 

Body Scan uses a peripheral system to scan the body's heart rate, posture, and fatigued or tense areas. This system is used to employ a custom massage or make minor adjustments based on your biofeedback. 

The Clapping Technique incorporates a cupped hand that applies sharp, quick bursts of alternating pressure to the body. 

Deep Pressure Massage is a therapy that applies strong sustained pressure across large groups of muscles primarily in a full-body session. 

Deep Tissue Massage delivers therapy to both superficial and deep level muscles as well as connective tissue. This technique focuses on specific problem areas as opposed to full-body therapy. 

The Hawaiian Massage Technique uses a swaying and gentle rubbing therapy across the back. 

The L-Track allows the massage roller to start at the base of your head, and then travels down your back, wrapping underneath your gluteus muscle, and then to the back of your thighs. 

Massage Chairs have internal motors that provide different functions in the chair. There are Rotary Motors, Piston Motors, and Vibration Motors. Rotary Motors control the massage rollers and the kneading and tapping functions. Piston Motors control the leg rest and recline functions, and Vibration Motors control the vibrating movements. 

The Massage Roller is a circle-shaped robotic component that runs vertically along the upper and lower back. This is used to stretch and warm the back for deeper levels of massage. 

Massage Therapy is comprised of several techniques that manipulate superficial and deep layers of muscle and connective tissue. These are performed to enhance muscle function, help aid the body's healing process, promote relaxation, and provide a general sense of well-being. 

Reflexology is a therapy that applies physical pressure to the feet, hands, and ears. These points are believed to be connected to systems throughout the body, providing therapy to them as well. 

Shiatsu Massage is a Japanese therapy that incorporates the thumbs, fingers, and palms in applying pressure as well as stretching to the body. 

An S-Track allows the massage roller to follow the natural curvature of your spine as it goes up and down. This type of track extends from the neck down to your lower back or even down to your tail bone. 

An SL-Track allows the roller to follow the natural curvature of your spine. This type of track starts at your neck and extends down your back, wrapping underneath your gluteus muscle to the back of your thighs. 

Swedish Massage is a varied therapy that includes multiple styles and stretches. This applies kneading, long strokes, and friction to different muscles as well as joints. 

The Tapping Technique applies deep tissue massage by emulating fists tapping on the back and shoulders muscles. 

Vibration gives a balanced shaking effect that can alternate in muscle penetration. 

Zero Gravity is a neutral body posture that reclines the body and elevates the feet above the heart. It was developed originally by NASA and has been scientifically proven to put a person into a heightened state of relaxation and well-being.