Collection: Massage Chairs & Recliners

An electric massage chair delivers mechanised massage through rollers and airbags built into a massage recliner, working the back, shoulders, legs and feet hands-free. They're a significant purchase, so the things to compare are the roller mechanism, coverage, and the space the chair needs when reclined. They're relaxation products rather than medical devices. Think about where tension sits for you, the room you have, and check with your doctor first if you have a health condition.

What features do massage chairs have?

The main variables are how and where the chair works:

• Roller track: the path rollers follow up the back. Longer tracks extend coverage further down the body.
• Shiatsu massage chair styles: kneading, tapping, rolling and shiatsu-style modes, usually with adjustable intensity.
• Airbag compression: inflating bags that squeeze arms, legs and feet.
• Zero gravity massage chair recline: a reclined position with legs raised, which spreads body weight and takes pressure off the lower back.

What is zero gravity recline?

Zero gravity is a reclined position where your legs are raised to roughly heart height and your torso tilts back, distributing your weight more evenly across the chair. The name comes from a posture used to reduce strain on the spine, and in a chair it takes pressure off the lower back while the massage runs. Many people find the massage feels more effective in this position because the body is fully supported rather than holding itself up. It's a common feature on mid and higher-end chairs. The trade-off is that it needs more clearance behind the chair.

How much space does a massage chair need?

Massage chairs are large, and the reclined footprint is what catches people out — a chair that fits against a wall upright may need considerable clearance behind it to recline fully. Check the manufacturer's stated wall clearance, since some designs slide forward as they recline to reduce this. Also check the chair's weight and whether it comes assembled, since getting one through doorways and up stairs can be difficult. Confirm the doorway width and any turns on the route. Measure the space in both upright and reclined positions before ordering.

Common questions

What is zero gravity in a massage chair?
A reclined position with legs raised to roughly heart height, distributing weight evenly and taking pressure off the lower back. Many find the massage feels better with the body fully supported.

How much space does a massage chair need?
More than its upright footprint — check the stated wall clearance for reclining, as some need considerable room behind. Some designs slide forward as they recline to reduce this.

Are massage chairs medical devices?
No, they're relaxation products. If you have pain, an injury or a health condition, see a doctor or physiotherapist rather than relying on a chair for treatment.

Who should check with a doctor first?
Anyone pregnant, with circulation problems or blood clots, recent surgery or injury, osteoporosis, or an implanted device like a pacemaker should get advice before using a massage chair.

Can I pay for a massage chair with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our massage chairs start from $253, which is four fortnightly payments of $63.25.

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