This month, we’ll look at how often you can use your massage chair, the best time of day for a massage, and even what happens if you use your chair too often! Find Your Perfect Massage Chair Routine for Any Time of Day QUESTION CORNER Q: What should I do the first time I use my chair? A: If you are a new massage chair owner, taking it slow at first is a great idea. Start by reading the manual entirely so you understand the chair’s settings. We recommend doing one session in the chair and then gauging how your body responds. If you
ANGE The Rise of Massage Chairs as Stress Busters studies looking directly at the effects of massage chairs. In his 2018 study,
they collected data from 17,000 students to see how perceived stress, pain, blood pressure, etc., changed after using different tools and interventions.
When students arrived, their metrics were collected, and they could use any stress relief tool available. Massage chairs were the most used tool, making up more than 70% of the tools utilized. The various stress interventions decreased the pain and stress levels of participants significantly. Another interesting finding was that students gravitated to devices that would bring quick stress relief rather than tools designed to teach stress management. It makes sense that massage chairs were a top choice because of their ease of use and fast results.
Massage chairs are not difficult to use and allow users to gain rapid relaxation and stress relief benefits. I’m excited to see more reports tracking the benefits of these
fantastic tools, as I think every home could use a great massage chair. If you want to check out Dr. Olpin’s study, visit ResearchGate.net and search for the article “The Effects of Stress Relief Tools and Intervention on Student Well-Being” (publication 351424377).
experience soreness afterward, drink extra water and wait until the next day for another session. Any soreness will eventually taper off as you continue using the chair. Q: How often can I use my massage chair?
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Citrus BBQ Chicken
A: As long as you aren’t experiencing soreness, you can use your chair as often as you want or feel you need for your discomfort. Aim for 2–3 sessions a day for about 15–20 minutes at a time. This will give you all the benefits of the chair and your body the time it needs to recover. Q: Can I use my massage chair too much?
Ingredients • 8 skin-on chicken leg and thigh pieces
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce • 2 tsp ground cumin • 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika • Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 1/3 cups ketchup • 2 tbsp brown sugar
• Juice and zest of 1 orange • Juice and zest of 1 lemon • 3 cloves garlic, minced
A: Listening to your body is crucial. Using your massage chair for too many successive sessions can cause extra soreness and overheat the mechanisms inside the chair. Also, if you hear a grinding sound at the back of your chair, stop using it and give it a chance to cool down. Q: What’s the best time of day to use my chair? A: There’s no wrong or right time of day for a massage chair session, but the timing could trigger different effects on your body and mind. A massage in the morning can signal it’s time to wake up, giving you energy and helping to instill a positive attitude throughout the rest of your day. If you work from home or are blessed to have a massage chair in the office, an afternoon session can quickly release tension. Using your chair in the evening is a beautiful way to relax the muscles and prepare you for a whole night of sleep.
Directions 1. Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Combine all other ingredients in a small bowl. 2. Reserve 1 cup of the sauce and add the rest to the plastic bag. Toss to evenly coat the chicken and marinate overnight. 3. In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, add remaining sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer to thicken sauce, about 10 minutes. Set aside. 4. On grill set for medium-high heat, arrange chicken skin side down. Cook until grill marks form, about 4 minutes. Flip chicken, cover grill, and cook until a thermometer inserted into thighs reads 165 F, about 20–25 minutes. 5. Serve with remaining sauce.
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