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Step 1
Adjust the massage chair's nodes and rollers to target the areas that need the most manipulation. Think of the nodes and rollers as a substitute for a therapist's fingers and hands. You can adjust these from the neck down to the lower back as it suits you.
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Step 2
Use your chair's control pad to choose the massage pattern that meets your therapeutic needs. Most chairs have a general setting that massages the entire back, but you can select a program to create a tapping, kneading or rolling motion in the areas that need intensive work.
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Step 3
Change the settings on the chair to accommodate your height, weight and width. A lower back rub on a tall man can feel like a kidney pummeling session on a small woman. You must adjust your chair to allow it to target your anatomy properly.
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Step 4
Increase your blood circulation and lymphatic flow. Set the chair so that the rollers approximate the long, flowing strokes of Swedish massage.
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Step 5
Decrease tension and increase flexibility after exercise. Deep tissue massage can help relieve aches and pains associated with exercise. Adjust your massage chair so that the nodes and rollers are at their maximum protrusion.
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Step 6
Reduce stress and anxiety by breathing efficiently. Set the chair to manipulate the muscles around the ribcage. This can relax tight muscles that contribute to shallow breathing.
