Massage Chair Glossary

The Massage Chair Experts are here to provide you with the information you need to help with your decision for your purchase. We do the research for you, so you do not have to. Massage chairs can be confusing, and finding the right chair can be daunting, so here is the Glossary of Massage Chair Terms to help clear some confusion. If you still have questions, our Massage Chair Experts will be more than happy to help you.

  • 2D Massage Rollers: Rollers move up and down and side to side, providing basic surface-level massage for relaxation.

  • 3D Massage Rollers: Rollers move up, down, side to side, and in and out, offering deeper muscle penetration for a more intense massage.

  • 4D Massage Rollers: Advanced rollers that add variable speed to 3D movements, mimicking human hands for a realistic deep-tissue massage.

  • Acupressure: Applies targeted pressure to specific acupoints on the body, similar to acupuncture but without needles, to relieve pain and tension.

  • Airbag Massage System: Inflatable airbags provide compression massage by squeezing muscles, often in extremities, and assist with stretching.

  • Automated Programs: Pre-programmed massage sequences focusing on specific techniques or body areas, customizable via remote.

  • Body Scan Technology: Uses sensors to map the user’s body shape and size, adjusting rollers for a personalized massage.

  • Brain Massage: A Bodyfriend-exclusive mode combining massage with binaural beats to stimulate brain activity and enhance relaxation.

  • Choreography: Complex, programmed interactions of rollers and airbags to simulate a human-like massage experience.

  • Chromotherapy (Color Therapy): Uses colored lights to promote relaxation and balance physical, emotional, or mental energy.

  • Clapping Technique: Rollers mimic a cupped hand applying quick, alternating pressure to lift and stretch muscles.

  • Compression Massage: Airbags deliver tight squeezing or rubbing to relieve muscle tension and improve circulation.

  • Deep Pressure Massage: Applies sustained, strong pressure to large muscle groups to remove deep knots.

  • Deep Tissue Massage: Targets both superficial and deep muscle layers and connective tissue to address specific problem areas.

  • Dual-Roller System: Features separate upper and lower massaging arms to simultaneously target the upper back, shoulders, neck, and lower back, legs.

  • Flex-Track (J-Track): A hybrid track combining S-Track and L-Track benefits, offering full coverage from neck to hamstrings with adjustable angles.

  • Full-Body Massage: A comprehensive massage from head to toe, covering all major muscle groups.

  • Hawaiian Massage (Lomilomi): Uses long, sweeping strokes with rollers or airbags to mimic traditional Hawaiian massage techniques.

  • Heat Therapy: Built-in heating pads warm muscles to enhance relaxation, relieve stress, and loosen tight muscles.

  • Intersound Technology: Bluetooth speakers create immersive soundscapes with music or meditation tracks for enhanced relaxation.

  • Kneading Massage: Rollers use a pinching motion to stretch and warm muscles, improving flexibility and circulation.

  • L-Track: A roller track extending from the neck to the glutes and thighs, allowing massage beneath the buttocks and supporting zero gravity positioning.

  • Manual Controls: Allow users to customize settings like roller position, speed, intensity, or airbag functions via remote.

  • Massage Rail/Track: The track along which rollers travel, with length determining coverage (e.g., 125-130cm for taller users).

  • Memory/Save Function: Saves preferred massage settings for quick recall with a shortcut button.

  • Reflexology: Applies pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears to relieve stress and promote overall wellness.

  • S-Track: A roller track shaped like the spine’s natural curve, providing deep massage from neck to lower back.

  • Shiatsu Massage: A Japanese technique using finger-like pressure and stretching to release tension and improve energy flow.

  • SL-Track: Combines S-Track and L-Track for comprehensive coverage from neck to thighs, following the spine’s curve.

  • Spinal Correction: Uses stretching to decompress the spine, relieving back pain through airbag and roller movements.

  • Swedish Massage: Involves long strokes, kneading, and light tapping to relax muscles and improve joint mobility.

  • Tapping Technique: Mimics fist-like patting on shoulders and back to release stress and stimulate muscles.

  • Vibration Massage: Uses motors to create a shaking effect, adjustable in intensity, for gentle relaxation.

  • Zero Gravity Recline: Reclines the body to a near-horizontal position with legs elevated above the heart, reducing spinal stress and enhancing relaxation.