Chair King Kong Massage

A variation on the traditional body massage is the so-called chair massage. Unlike the usual therapy which is performed on a massage table where the client lies in a prone or supine position, the chair massage only needs the person to sit on a comfortable chair.

This is recommended for those who have certain types of injuries or who need to be relieved of muscle stress on certain parts of the body such as the shoulders, neck, head, back, and the extremities. The sitting position is more ideal for massage to these areas as the masseur as well as the client would be more comfortable.

A chair massage typically lasts from 10 minutes to about half an hour, but the client may feel as rejuvenated as when he gets a full body massage, depending on the skills of the masseur. Usually, a session is started from the head proceeding downwards to the neck, shoulders, back, and on to the limbs, as if drawing all the knots and tense muscles away from the body.

Many clients also prefer the chair massage because it can be done virtually anywhere. In fact, masseurs are more receptive of home service massages for chair massage sessions because all one would need to administer it is a comfortable chair.

And because it doesn't last long, it's a quick and efficient way to help you survive the day. You can have a chair massage during your lunch break, in the comforts of your office. You can also have a chair massage at the salon while you're having your hair done!

Nowadays, you can even see people availing of chair massages in public places such as malls, airports, and hotels. A new feature of conventions which last for a couple or more days are chair massages offered to participants for a minimal fee. This is a fantastic way of relaxing the delegates because everyone knows that seminars in conventions can sometimes go on till the wee hours of the morning.

A chair massage would help ease the tensions in the body caused by sitting for extended periods or being immobilized for hours straight. Additionally, the owner of the chair massage business would benefit a lot as he would be generating income from hundreds of customers in so little time.

Chair massages have also been revolutionized by ingeniously designed massage chairs which feature a battery-operated cushion. With the touch of a button, you can select the type of wave or vibration you want applied on your body. You can also adjust its speed, depending on whether you want to be stimulated or to be relaxed.

The invention of the massage chair makes it possible for individuals to have a chair massage in the privacy of their homes anytime they want it – and all they have to pay for that soothing session is the minimal electricity it consumes.

Chair Massage - Why (and Where) You Should Get One

Chair massage has become popular in the last few years for a number of reasons. If you're not familiar with this alternative form of massage, or if you've just been putting off getting one, here are a few reasons why you should try it:

- It's fast. A chair massage can be as short as five minutes or as long as a half hour. This is a perfect arrangement for someone who doesn't have much time.

- It's convenient. Chair massage is often available at places people go to in the course of their day, for example, coffee shops and markets (particularly natural food markets). Or, it may be offered at a massage business or day spa located in the same shopping center where you run errands. And it's always possible to set up chair massage sessions in the workplace; just call a local therapist or massage center.

- It's easy on the budget. Chair massages are all timed and the charge is based on the length of the massage. So if you don't want to spend a lot of money, it's a good way to try massage.

- It's specific. A lot of people don't want, or feel they don't need, what is traditionally called a full body massage (a table massage). Chair massage was designed to make it easy to treat the back, neck and shoulders - areas that carry a lot of stress in most people. (But it's also possible to massage the arms, hands and head this way. The only parts of the body that are hard to access in a massage chair are the extreme lower back, the legs and the feet.)

- It's less threatening. For some people, the idea of removing all their clothes and then having someone they don't know, or don't know well, give them a massage is enough to keep them away from the massage table permanently. During a chair massage the client keeps their clothes on. Nudity is not only not required, it's not allowed!

- It can be just as effective as a longer table massage. Sometimes it's the frequency - not the length - of a treatment that matters. People who can't afford, or don't have the time for, regular table massages may not get them very often, or on a regular basis. But if they can manage a shorter (and therefore lower-priced) chair massage more often than they would get a table massage, they may find that the benefits - the relaxation and stress relief - last longer. Also, it's possible that when they do get stressed, their reaction is not as severe or as long-lasting. Because their muscles have been getting more frequent reminders of how to handle stress, they are better equipped to deal with it when it does arrive.

And here's one last thought:

Chair massage is a great way to show people you appreciate them. It has been used for employee appreciation programs, Christmas and other holiday parties and home parties where the hostess or host offers a related product or service (like skin care products). If you've been to one of these events and had a chair massage, you know how much more valued you feel by the person or organization hosting the event. If you happen to be an employer or small business owner, you might also want to consider offering chair massage at your next event. People will really appreciate it!