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Congratulations if you have recently invested in your first high-quality massage chair.
You still have many days ahead of you to experience more comfort, relaxation, and overall well-being.
But how long should you use massage chairs anyway?
When you buy a massage chair for the first time, you should take it slow and only sit in the chair for short periods initially.
Read on below to learn more about the exact procedure.
To begin, you should have a few short massage sessions. Especially to avoid overexertion.
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We recommend starting with ten to fifteen-minute sessions, two to three times a day, if you are not accustomed to receiving full-body massages that focus on deeper tissue.
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Why should you start with short massage sessions?
Once your body has adjusted to the intensity of the massages, you can, of course, gradually increase the intensity.
Deep tissue massages are extremely beneficial and can be performed on high-quality massage chairs, such as those offered on Naipo.de.
These massage chairs feature strong rollers that can release knots and revitalize problem areas on the body.
This is achieved by working out the knots.
If you sit in your massage chair for too long before your body is ready, the strong massage rollers found in high-quality massage chairs can leave bruises on your skin.
When you use your massage chair for the first time and experience such a high level of comfort, the temptation to overuse the chair is great.
With good chairs from leading manufacturers like NAIPO and ASPRIA, you can set the time, which is very practical.
In addition, each chair has its own unique programs and functions, allowing you to determine the intensity, location, and pace of your massage yourself.
Is pain after massages generally normal?
"Pain" can also occur after a normal massage.
This means it doesn't only occur after using massage chairs.
Massage therapists often make a comparison with sports in this case, which we will describe in more detail below.
The following video describes this phenomenon in more detail:
How do you know if you are overusing your massage chair?
Tension and fatigue are clear symptoms of overuse.
If you want to benefit from a massage chair, it is most effective to use it for shorter periods rather than longer ones.
If you have been sitting in the same chair for hours, that is clearly too much time.
Furthermore, your muscles will no longer relax as a result.
It would simply be too much of a good thing.
Massages are meant to be administered in specific amounts, similar to a prescribed medication or therapeutic treatment.
Massage chairs can help treat a variety of ailments, such as chronic back pain, acute muscle pain, and for relaxation.
In today's fast-paced, stressful world, massage chairs can even provide comfort and calm.
However, excessive use can ultimately harm not only the muscles but also the chair itself.
Caution is advised if you exercise little
Using an electric massage chair for the first time is comparable in many ways to starting a new exercise program.
If you haven't run or worked out at the gym for a while, you should ease back into it.
One kilometer a day turns into two kilometers a day, five kilometers a day turns into ten kilometers a day.
Start your workout at the gym with half an hour, then gradually increase it to an hour while adding a greater variety of strength training exercises.
If you start too early and try to return to the pattern you had six months ago when you jogged or exercised every day, you will feel exhausted and also experience pain.
The first time you use your new massage chair will feel similar to the first time you went back to the gym after a long break: the stronger you become, the longer you can endure the sessions.
Users who exercise a lot can, in our experience, spend longer sessions in their new massage chair more quickly.
The bodies of such users are already much more accustomed to such exertions.
Conclusion
Take it slow and don't overdo it.
Users whose bodies are accustomed to high stress can usually spend more time in a massage chair sooner.
Related: Can you sit in a massage chair for too long?, How long does a massage chair last? and Can massage chairs be used with a herniated disc?.
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Written by NAIPO Editorial Team · Massage & Product Experts from Hamburg
Product experts, service technicians, and massage enthusiasts at Alsterwell GmbH — specializing in massage technology for over a decade, with our own workshop and showrooms for test sitting.
Fact-checked by David Eberst · Mitgründer von NAIPO
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