A massage chair can work just fine without heat, but if you can get one that has it at a reasonable price, then it's worth the extra investment. The heat helps relax your muscles and work out tension more quickly and thoroughly than just ordinary massage would, which is one of the reasons that professionals use heated oil.
Relaxzen Leisure Recliner Chair has 10-Motor Massage and Heat
Yes, there are several lift recliners that are also massage recliners. There is a chair that is called the Catnapper Soother that is a power lift chair with massage and heat. La-Z-Boy makes one called the AirSpa Recliner.
Hammacher Schlemmer offers a great built in heat plus lumbar support office chair, the backrest and seat are made from full-grain leather .
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The best Homedics Shiatsu Massaging cushion is the SBM-500H Therapist Select w/Heat. It has a special upper pad to massage your shoulders, which is a nice feature that you don't readily see in other models. It has quick heat and 6 programs to choose from.
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The Crystal Monkey PC Laptop Mouse Wrist Cushion was not designed to be heated, and is not recommended.
The main benefit of Jade heat massage is that it will loosen up your muscles and allow you to relax. Other benefits include stress relief and prevention of fatigue.
The chair is warmed by radiation, as the heat from the fire emits electromagnetic waves that transfer energy to the chair without the need for direct contact.
The greatest use of electricity is by appliances that produce heat or cold. Your HVAC system, fridge, freezer, electric range, space heaters and similar equipment and appliances are the major consumer of electricity. A massage chair would use a minimal amount and unless you leave it running 24/7, should make little difference in your utility bill.
The chair gets warm from the radiant heat produced by the fireplace. The glass screen on the fireplace reflects and magnifies the heat, causing the side of the chair facing the fireplace to warm up.
The best massage techniques are those used in Swedish Massage. They include long gliding strokes, kneading strokes, percussion, rapid heat producing strokes and vibrating strokes.