Massage Chair FAQ Part Three

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What Is Inversion Therapy on the PHP-2022?

Inversion therapy is one of the unique body therapy positions available with the PHP-2022. Inversion therapy stretches the spine and connective tissues, allowing for increased circulation. In inversion mode, the PHP-2022 actually reclines past horizontal so that your head is actually lower than your feet. This allows the spine to expand with the gentle help of gravity. By also massaging your back simultaneously, this massage chair delivers a double benefit.

Inversion mode is the perfect compliment to another one of the PHP-2022's unique body therapy positions, the Zero Gravity mode. Zero Gravity therapy was first developed by NASA in order to take pressure off of astronaut's spines during flight. What makes this therapy such a great compliment to inversion therapy is that, rather than utilizing gravity to stretch the spine like inversion therapy does, Zero Gravity simply puts the spine in a neutral position. Inversion therapy stretches the spine, allowing for better circulation, and then zero gravity allows the spine to relax, making the simultaneous massage program much more effective. When you add it all together, the PHP-2022 Zero Gravity Massage Chair is by far the most advanced massage chair in its price range.
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What is the Zero Gravity Therapy Feature on the PHP-2022?

Zero Gravity is a biomechanical position that was first developed by NASA for use on the space shuttle. Designed to take pressure off of our hardworking spines, the Zero Gravity position elevates the knees to the level of the heart, and brings the spine parallel to the ground. By eliminating all vertical pressure on the vertebrae, the connective tissues surrounding your spine are able to relax. These tendons and ligaments work hard all day, and the Zero Gravity position allows these important stabalizing muscles to relax and repair themselves.

There are lots of Zero Gravity chairs on the market, but they don't deliver massage; they're just chairs. While the Zero Gravity position is therapeutic in itself, the real secret is in the integrated massage programs. Zero Gravity therapy helps to relax the spine, making massage far more effective. Vertebrae relax and separate, allowing for increased circulation, and as tension disappears, the muscles can be manipulated more effectively. Click to learn more about the PHP-2022 Zero Gravity Massage Chair...
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What Kind of a Warranty Does the PHP-2026 Massage Chair Have?

The PHP-2026 comes with a 5 year parts and labor warranty, among the best in the industry. Such a long warranty is probably not necessary though, because the PHP-2026 has one of the lowest defect rates of any massage chair on the market, less than 1/2 of a percent. That means that fewer than 1 in every two hundred chairs will ever have a problem. Compare that to the industry average of between 3% and 5%, and you can see why Premier has a reputation for reliable products.

In the unlikely event that you did have a problem with your Premier chair, Premier's innovations will still make your life easy. Unlike most massage chair companies that require you to ship the entire chair back to the factory for repair, Premier designs their chairs with a modular service system. If you have a problem with any portion of the chair, the on-board computer will self-diagnose and tell you where the problem lies. With the help of a technician over the phone, the user will remove whatever portion is having a problem, (this requires only a screwdriver and typically takes just a few minutes), and ship just that small piece back to the factory.

Premier goes to great lengths to make sure that their chairs last for years and years. In fact, Premier loses money every time they have to repair their product, so they have a substantial interest in making sure that their chairs withstand the test of time.
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Are Massage Chairs Worth The Money?

Lets take a minute to do the math...
If you took a 1 hour massage every day for the JUST length of the warranty (5 Years)...

365 Days in a Year X 5 Years = 1825
That's 1825 massages from your PHP-2026 before the warranty even runs out...

If we break that number down by price...
$3,000 Dollars / 1825 Massages Over Five Years = $1.64 Per 1 Hour Massage.
In fact, many customers will have two users per household, so if you have 2 massages per day...
1825 X 2 = 3650
$3,000 / 3650 = $0.82

That's 82 cents per massage, before the warranty even runs out! The average massage therapist charges at least 50 dollars per hour... at that rate your chair would pay for itself in just sixty days!
So, you can see, massage chairs are not only a spectacular luxury, they're also a sound investment in your health.
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Can I Use My Massage Recliner as a Regular Recliner?

The most important thing to remember about a massage chair is that a massage chair is a tool designed to do a specific job. Because massage chairs are designed primarily to give a massage, all high end chairs have many moving parts and they tend to have very thin upholstery by necessity; otherwise you wouldn't be able to feel much. As such, no high end massage chair is going to feel like your favorite recliner, it just isn't possible. Some chairs, however, are better than others when it comes to comfort. For example, the Premier Health Products PHP-2026, when not in use, stores its massage parts in the neck region behind a generous pillow. Because these massage parts are cushioned and moved out of the way, the PHP-2026 Massage Chair is remarkably comfortable for a high end chair. This model also comes with two removable foam back pads that allow you to further cushion yourself from the massage parts.

Caution: Even the most comfortable massage chair is not going to feel like a traditional recliner or sofa. In fact, if your massage chair was as comfortable as a normal recliner, it would not give a very good massage! If you want a cushy, comfy recliner to sit in for hours, get a La-Z-Boy... If you want the best massage money can buy, get the PHP-2026 from Premier Health Products.
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What Does White Glove Delivery Include?

Our White Glove Delivery service is a full service delivery option. If you choose this option, the representatives delivering the chair will carry the packages inside for you, unpack the boxes and perform the set up. Assembly of the chair is a very simple process that requires no tools, and takes about five minutes. Because the assembly is so minor, we do not recommend that our clients choose White Glove delivery to avoid the assembly process; it's simply not worth the financial cost.

White Glove Delivery is a great option for those customers who would not be able to move a box of approximately 150 lbs. Usually, two adults will have no problem with this package, but for elderly customers, or customers who live alone, White Glove Delivery can be a wise option.
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Does the number of motors make a difference?
Yes. The more motors a chair has, the less stress will be placed on each motor. This helps to extend the life of the machine, by spreading the workload out over several different motors.
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What is massage chair Body Scanning?
Several companies now have what is called body scanning technology. Body scanning technology allows the massage chair to actually customize its program for each individual. The chair is equipped with software that allows the roller arms to sense where the shoulders end and the neck begins. The chair then automatically adjusts to accommodate different body types. This body scan technology has existed for a few years, but has been improved upon recently. For the best results, be sure to find the massage chair with the most advanced computer scanning technology.
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Is the number of rollers important?
It is important, but sometimes hard to get a handle on. Some companies count each individual wheel as a roller, while other companies, the more honest ones, count each individual moving part as a roller. If you have one roller arm with eight tiny wheels, that should be considered one roller, not eight. If a roller count sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
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