Is a massage chair worth it? What 30 minutes does
A zero-gravity chair that works from your neck to your feet. Here’s what a session feels like and how it compares with a hands-on massage.
By the Reset Circuit team, [Publish date]. 4 min read.
Not everyone wants a stranger’s hands on them, and not everyone has an hour spare. A good massage chair sits somewhere in between.
You stay fully clothed, recline into a zero-gravity position, and let the chair work through your back, shoulders, legs and feet.
What is a massage chair?
Our full-body chair has rollers that travel along your back, air cushions for your arms, calves and feet, and a hood that tucks around your head. You choose the strength, and we show you how the controls work before we leave you to it.
The benefits
Each one is marked with how sure we are. How it feels is what people tell us. Early evidence means small or mixed studies. Some evidence means there is more research behind it.
Easing a tight back and shoulders
If you sit at a desk all week, you may find the rollers on the upper back especially welcome.
Relaxation you control
Turn it up, turn it down, or stop. It’s your session.
A shorter commitment
Thirty minutes fits into a lunch break or after work.
Not a substitute for therapy
There’s little good research on massage chairs specifically, and they don’t replace physiotherapy or a hands-on massage.
What does it feel like?
Expect a firm, rolling pressure along your back and a squeeze around your calves and feet. The recline takes the weight off your spine. It’s easy to doze off.
£25 for 30 minutes. A short health check before your first visit, and tea in the lounge after every one.At Reset Circuit, Newcastle-under-Lyme
Who should check with us first?
Please tell us before booking if any of these apply. It is not a complete list, and it is not medical advice. If you are unsure, ask your GP.
- A back or neck injury, or recent surgery
- A pregnancy
- Osteoporosis, or a pacemaker
How often should you go?
As often as you enjoy it. Some people book it on its own; others pair it with pressotherapy (£50 for both) or the sauna (£45).
Questions people ask
Do I need to undress?
No. Keep your clothes on.
Can I change the strength?
Yes, there are several settings.
Is it noisy?
It hums gently. [Confirm whether the hood has music or speakers.]
- [Research sources to be added before launch]
This article is general information, not medical advice.
Thinking about trying it?
See what a session involves and what it costs, or send us a message with any question at all.
