et's face it: The best part about booking yourself a pedicure or heading to a spa appointment is the deeply relaxed feeling you get from those gloriously soothing massage chairs. But, what if you could skip the appointment and get that same feeling from the comfort of your own home?the largest specialty fitness retailer in the U.S. that not only has an extensive selection of massage chairs available nationwide, but also manufactures them—i.e.
Curious about some of those benefits? Keep reading for five massage chair benefits that Hackbarth and Timothy Sharpe, D.C., a chiropractor with 30 years of experience who has used massage chairs in his practice, say make the investment worth it. "Reducing the cortisol levels—stress hormone, known fight or flight response—can contribute to better mental well-being and increase one’s quality of sleep," Hackbarth says."Massage helps in releasing endorphins into the bloodstream and assists in the elevation of one’s mood."Massage chairs can aid in stimulating the flow of lymphatic fluid, which in turn can improve lymphatic drainage, Sharpe says.
Massage can increase the activity of lymphocytes—a type of white blood cell that helps the immune system fight off harmful bacteria, viruses, and toxins in the body, according to a study."In addition, relaxation encourages one’s immune system to work more efficiently," Hackbarth says.One of the best parts about owning a massage chair? You get to reap all these benefits without leaving the comfort of your home.