How to Choose the Proper Massage Seat?

Your first thought when seeing the large quantity of massage seats available on the market may be that all of them are very similar. And you may be somehow right, as the differences are in the details. Sometimes it is the number of the preset programs, in which case the Homedics CBS with 14 programs is at the top of the list, or the cover material, like suede in the Beurer MG160, which provides a subtle distinction. Sometimes the differences are not visible right away.
Massage seats have one advantage in common: they can be used quite flexibly on different kinds of seats, wherever there is a high enough backrest provided. At home, in the office or even in the car you can enjoy your favorite massage. The main focus of massage seats lies on the back. Prone to tension by inappropriate or very long sitting in one position, by the effects of stress or excessive strain, the back is usually in need of special attention. This can be provided by a massage seat in a particularly pleasant way. You can sit back, relax and start the massage using the panel or remote control.

First of all it is the type of massage that distinguishes the main features of a massage seat. Is there Shiatsu, tapping or vibrating massage to choose? Is there also the possibility to add infrared heat? If you already have experience and know the different types of massage, then the decision will not be difficult. If you are about to try a massage seat for the first time, you could opt for a device that offers a variety of massage forms to choose from. Massage seats often combine Shiatsu, vibrating massage and infrared heat. One of those devices is the Medisana MCA. If the price is an important factor and you don't want to spend much, then the choice is more likely to fall on a seat with only one form of massage, such as the Homedics BKP-300 that provides vibrating massage. Other differences will show up in the zones that can be treated with the massage seat. They usually include not only the upper, middle and lower back area, but also the neck and buttocks. If the only aim is to massage the back, you can also find the appropriate device, such as the Homedics Shiatsu Massage Cushion 'One' for shoulders and back.
Last but not least, the number of massage heads makes a difference too. In this case the Beurer MG 215 with 12 rotating massage heads is on top of the list. Also the rotation direction of the massage head is crucial because the effect of a three-dimensional rotating double massage head feels different than a simple massage head or a vibrating massage. However, if you are looking for a particularly flexible massage treatment for your back on a long trip in your car, you may decide for the Happy Life massage seat, which is equipped with a special adapter for the car.