Massage bed
Massage beds are often described as therapy beds and they come with a wide range of prices and with many different therapy functionalities. The more you pay, the more functions and programs your bed will have.
The most basic massage beds offer a massage simulation through the motion of rollers or inflatable air pockets in the base or mattress body. These provide a gentle rolling or rubbing sensation.
The more expensive multi function massage beds look more like physiotherapy beds and these can have many differing functions that provide a range of therapies and health benefits. At the very top of the range, some of these therapy beds even offer infra red radiation to boost the immune system and detoxify the skin.
The functions of these beds are usually controlled with a remote control unit and, in addition to numerous standard program settings, many models will allow personalised settings to be stored.
Therapies and treatments offered by massage therapy beds
There are many health claims made of different massage beds and not all have been scientifically proven, however many people find them beneficial and they are growing in popularity as prices come down.
Here is a list of some ailments that these beds and their treatments may be able to ease, cure or relieve.
Back problems, Muscular pain, Knee problems, High blood pressure, Circulation, Vertigo, Exhaustion, High sugar level, Neck and nape pain, Cold feet and hands, Insomnia, Headaches, Allergies.
Many massage and therapy beds additionally claim to be able to assist in weight loss by removing or reducing cellulite, improving circulation, helping the skin and relaxing muscles.
Specific therapies that are available on some massage beds
Some of the more expensive massage therapy beds combine several different therapies or techniques to provide a multipurpose massage bed. The therapies that these beds may offer include.
- Different types of massage, e.g. shiatsu, Swedish.
- Chiropractic treatments that work on the back and spine.
- Acupressure for muscles and the nervous system.
- Moxibustion for the immune system and the metabolism.
- Infrared radiation for detoxification of the skin.
- Separate hand help massagers for the feet and hands etc.
If you have a medical condition you should speak with your doctor or occupational therapist before using one of these beds.