Sunday, December 6, 2009

Review: Zero Gravity Massage Chair Recliner

By Ted Grover

We are starting to see the term zero gravity be used in many different front lines. Massage chairs now have incorporated a zero gravity position. The zero gravity position adjusts the chair to better support the human body. The original zero gravity position was developed by NASA. It was used for launching astronauts in rockets. Now, massage chairs are starting to integrate the zero gravity position.

The origins of the zero gravity position come from NASA. They were looking for a way to minimize the stresses on the body during the launch of a rocket. The astronauts are known to pull many times the force of gravity during takeoff.

NASA found through many trials and errors that the best position for an astronaut was to have them recline fully on their backs. Additionally, they found that by raising the lower legs above the heart they were better able to withstand more fours. This position was termed the zero gravity position.

Massage chairs have now incorporated zero gravity positions as standard features. Massage chairs are not going to help you get to the moon anytime soon, but they will help you relax.

So the zero gravity massage chairs have a number of positions that they referred to as zero gravity. The idea behind the zero gravity position is to spread the weight across the surface of your back rather than concentrated on the spine.

Many massage chair companies have now developed different zero gravity massage chairs. This additional feature helps to put you in a more relaxing position. It is thought that by better distributing your weight across your back, that the massage will be more effective.

One very interesting zero gravity massage chair is made by Sanyo. Sanyo makes the DR 7700 gravity massage chair. They have incorporated two different zero gravity positions. Each position is accessed via a button on the remote control.

The zero gravity position seems to better spread the weight of the body. When I tried it, I did not feel weightless, but it did feel more comfortable. Each of the zero gravity positions would help to relieve the body's weight off of the spine.

Most zero gravity massage chairs are designed to be set to more than 10 gravity position. Each of these zero gravity positions are intended to better support the weight of the body. This is achieved by reducing pressure on the spine making the sitting position more comfortable.

Some massage chairs may not put the legs fully above the heart. Don't despair if you think that is important and you like the chair? Simply put a pillow underneath your legs and it will have the same affect.

I like the trend that massage chair manufacturers are adding more positive features to their lines. Zero gravity is another feature which is important for relaxation. This helps to reduce the stress on the spine providing overall relaxation.

You are out looking at furniture be sure to ask them about the zero gravity position. It is interesting to see where it is being used. For massage chairs, the Sanyo DR 7700 massage chair has two different zero gravity positions. This is the best massage chair with the zero gravity position. - 33688

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