Best Geriatric Massage Chairs

The BestMassage Full Body Zero Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair has a surreal, space-age quality about it, which may put some seniors off, but that design helps conserve on space which is often a limiting factor with these purchases. It does come with rolling wheels which is helpful for maneuvering into place.

It uses air pressure to deliver a gentle massage that can target your neck, back, feet, arms, and even hips. You have your choice of three levels along with a heat control for your back. The fact that the chair reclines is ideal for those suffering with insomnia in addition to chronic pain.

Relaxation is the overriding theme with this product from its curved lines to built-in speaker, and multiple massage points. You can manage all the settings with remote control and can zero in on the areas where you need relief most which we appreciated.

The Osaki OS4000 Executive Zero Gravity Massage Chair focuses on an area of particular concern among adults over 65. This age group accounted for 40 percent of health care spending in this category in 2013. This model is massive which limits its practicality, but it does come with a variety of features that help justify its high cost. It has five intensity levels, a timer, and back-targeted heat.

There are eight pre-set programs to take the guesswork out of getting a massage and six massage styles including Swedish and shiatsu. We like the easy-to-use LCD for controlling the options of which there are plenty.

The Real Relax Massage Chair is just the thing for the more than 54 million American adults who suffer from chronic pain. This model feels less restrictive than comparable ones and also has the zero-gravity feature that we love. You can target the painful joints in your hands and forearms with the armrest linkage system. You can also direct a massage to your hips too.

The chair comes with a remote control which you can configure. For example you can opt to leave the leg airbags off while the heat and massage are working your back.

Its style is modern which may conflict with some decors, but it has a sleek profile. The product ships in two boxes with some involved assembly required. However, it includes detailed instructions with a YouTube video to walk you through the process.

The BestMassage Electric Full Body Shiatsu Massage Chair resembles a standard recliner more than the other models we reviewed. It delivers four kinds of massage including shiatsu. It has heat to both your back and feet which we liked. While you can adjust the intensity levels, it is quite intense at the higher settings. And while not zero gravity, it does recline and comes with a sleeping mode.

For seniors dealing with chronic pain the chair approaches the massage medically by moving pressure from the feet up, allowing the fluids that older people have problems with to slowly move towards the heart.

We were impressed with the action directed at the calves and arms which we enjoyed. It uses air pressure with airbags well distributed throughout the chair.

The Osaki OS-1000 Deluxe Massage Chair is a well-made model with plenty of support throughout its design. It has six pre-set programs which we always like to see in these products. It looks more like a conventional recliner and will fit in with most decors. The control resembles a TV remote and attaches to the armrest.

While not zero gravity, it is comfortable and conforms well to the contours of your body. It does an excellent job of targeting your shoulders which we appreciated. We especially like the fact that you can get free in-home service for one year with the option to extend it to two or three years if you prefer.

The 3D Robotic SL-Track Real Relax Massage Chair is another offering that has that modernist feel about it that you’ll either love or hate. It has body scan technology to adjust the rollers to fit your shape for optimal performance. You can go from sitting to zero gravity with just a push of a button for instant comfort. It has six massage types along with a sleep mode which we loved.

The hip and foot massages are quite relaxing and there is one heat source directed at the lower back. It also has a wrapped-arm design to target the arm areas if you have arthritis. Overall, it delivers beyond our expectations even if it’s on the costly side.

The Zyllion ZMA14 Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager Cushion is an excellent value for the price and gives you the comfort of a massage while on the go but not breaking the bank in the process. It has many of the features you’ll see in more expensive models at a fraction of the cost. There are four shiatsu massage levels for targeting either your neck or back regions. There is vibration for your backside too.

It has some safety features including an automatic shutoff and overheating protection. There are three levels of control with heat throughout the cushion and it has an adjustable strap to attach it in place wherever you’d like to use it.

We like this option for seniors who have family and friends scattered over the country and/or do a fair amount of traveling. The Zyllion Shiatsu Neck & Back Massager Cushion allows them to take some comfort (and relief) with them while they travel.