Panasonic
massage chairs offer a Shiatsu function, which
can be very beneficial for those looking to target
back pain and muscle soreness, and to revitalize the
body and mind. Shiatsu is an ancient Japanese massage
technique meaning finger pressure, using localized
pressure of the fingers and especially thumbs to unblock
and facilitate the flow of chi, or the bodys energy.
Releasing this energy can relieve stress and depression,
remove toxins such as lactic acid from the muscles,
and improve flexibility and range of motion.
Shiatsu
practitioners believe that the body has fourteen meridians,
or main channels that circulate chi. When those channels
become blocked, pain, stiffness, and illness result
from one part of the body being energy-deficient and
the rest of the body trying to compensate. By manipulation
of pressure points along those meridians, chi is released
and balance is restored to prevent disease and engage
the bodys natural healing abilities. Different pressure
points correspond to different systems of the body,
such as endocrine, musculoskeletal, nervous, circulatory,
and digestive. Traditional
shiatsu massage therapists use a variety of techniques,
such as tapping, kneading, and stretching with the
fingers, thumbs, knees, and elbows. Rubbing, as used
in Swedish massage, is not part of the Shiatsu technique.
While
massage has been used in the East for thousands of
years, the Shiatsu technique was originated by Tokujiro
Namikoshi in Japan in 1912 and has only reached the
West in recent decades. Shiatsu has been so curative
for millions of Americans and Europeans, however,
that the technique has been adopted by massage practitioners
almost everywhere.
The
Real
Pro Ultra massage chair combines the technology
and luxury of a Panasonic massage chair with the lifelike
feel, utter relaxation, and healing benefits of a
Shiatsu massage. The Shiatsu function is designed
to replicate a true massage as closely as possible,
while features such as body scanning technology and
adjustable intensity allow you to experience just
the massage you want. The Shiatsu technique provides
a seamless transition from in-person massage to chair
massage because it is usually performed fully clothed,
can be performed in a chair, and naturally varies
in intensity according to the bodily chi of each individual.
It should also be performed on a regular basis to
prevent harmful buildup of chi. With a Panasonic massage
chair, you can now experience the restorative effects
of Shiatsu massage whenever youd like in the comfort
of your own home. |
