Back Pain Relief: A Massage Chair Can Help Considerably
January 16, 2008 by Lucy Jones
Doctors often prescribe a variety of solutions to relieve back pain patients such as exercises, diets and stretching, while chronic patients are often forced to undergo surgery and others find ways to minimize the pain. Massage chairs can be helpful in alleviating the stressed areas of the spine and there are many exceptionally well developed chairs on the market today that also fit in with your home décor.
If you are a sufferer of back pain you’ll know that the pain often starts in the lower back region and makes it difficult to cope with the daily routine, as back pain mild or chronic can slow down activities and mobility considerably.
Fast and effective back pain relief can be achieved either by using a stationary bike or by swimming both of which should be done on a regular basis. The motion from both of these exercises will get the blood flowing through your muscles and increase the flexibility of the back, which will then release the body’s natural pain killer - endorphins into your blood stream and alleviate the pain to a greater extent.
Exercising the stomach muscles will protect your back and in a majority of cases has proven to reduce back pain considerably or totally. There are many exercise programs used for back pain that can be found online that may help you in getting started.
In the early stages of back pain, relief can often be achieved by performing simple stretching exercises or having a gentle massage - a good massage chair is one one solution. Alternatively ice and heat packs, can help to reduce inflammation and muscle spasms.
In summary back pain relief can be achieved quickly and easily by following a few simple steps. After consultation with your doctor, depending on the severity of your condition, you could start a simple aerobic exercise program and finally introduce some targeted back pain strengthening exercises and stretches into your weekly schedule.
These simple steps will help you to rid yourself of back pain in the shortest possible time, and can reduce the chances of any re-occurrence. It’s recommended that you consult your medical doctor for advice before starting any new exercises or diets.










I am a huge fan of massage chairs, having used them in my clinic for years for more than just back pain. Neck pain relief, improved breathing, increased flexibility, and even improved circulation and lymph flow are some of the benefits of a great massage chair. The health care benefits to my patients never ceased to amaze me. I noticed that you had a link to Human Touch massage chairs. These were the chairs that we used for so many years. They never broke down and the look and feel of them were awesome. Thanks for a great article about an under-appreciated therapy!
Dr. Alan Weidner
@Dr.Alan Weidner
Massage chairs are super for all kinds of aches and pains and in our busy world are a great place to simply disconnect the grey cells and just relax. We’ve had one for some years.
Thanks for stopping by and letting us know about the many uses and benefits that you and your patients have experienced at your clinic.