{"id":3010,"date":"2024-07-16T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-07-16T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rlwoo.fogravis.work\/?p=3010"},"modified":"2026-06-03T10:51:04","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T08:51:04","slug":"stretching-function-in-the-massage-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/blog\/knowledge\/stretching-function-in-the-massage-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"Stretching in a massage chair"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lazy morning stretch just after waking up, which brings pleasant relaxation and loosening up, is something to which stretching in a massage chair can be compared. This extremely soothing and useful function at the same time takes tension off the muscles, improves their elasticity and eliminates pain. But how does a massage chair actually stretch muscles, and how does this functionality differ from model to model? It\u2019s time to take a closer look.\u00a0<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Stretching function in massage chairs | Rest Lords Vlog\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/eoMWJkaZcUw?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https:\/\/restlords.com\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unique benefits of stretching<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stretching is a specially designed sequence of movements aimed at stretching and relaxing specific muscle groups. Daily stretching therefore has many benefits for the human body, whose range of movement changes with age. The unique benefits of regular stretching include:\u00a0<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>improving muscle flexibility;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>strengthening of tendons;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>increasing joint mobility;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improving motor coordination;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improving blood circulation;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accelerating the muscle regeneration process;\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>relieving neck stiffness and pain;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improving posture.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its effects go much further, however, as stretching also:\u00a0<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>relaxes the mind;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>stimulates dormant endorphins in the body;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduces stress levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Daily stretching is especially recommended for people who spend most of their time in one position, such as office workers. It is also one of the most common recommendations of personal trainers, as stretching after a workout is great for loosening muscles that are too tight. However, no matter what you do or what kind of lifestyle you lead, by introducing stretching into your daily routine, you are sure to feel its positive effects on your body.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the stretching programme work in a massage chair?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It usually looks like this:<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You sit comfortably in the massage chair.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You select and switch on the appropriate automatic programme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Airbags around your arms and legs fill with air to press your body and hold it in place.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The seat moves down to a reclining position and the footrest extends.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The massage arms begin to move slowly along your back, with great sensitivity and gradually stretching your back muscles.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mechanisms of the massage chair perform specific sequences of movements to stretch your tense muscles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After about 15-20 minutes, you get up relaxed and enjoy the first noticeable effects of stretching.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As you regularly enjoy stretching in the massage chair, your body becomes more flexible and your ailments subside. ;)<\/li>\n<\/ol><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which body parts are stretched in a massage chair?<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As each model is different, there are different ranges of stretching functions in massage chairs. The simplest stretching programmes focus on <strong>the lower parts of the body<\/strong>. This is found in the <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chairs\/massaggio-eccellente-2\/\">Massaggio Eccellente 2<\/a> chair and its <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chairs\/massaggio-eccellente-2-pro\/\">PRO<\/a> version, as well as in the <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chairs\/irest-easyq-a166\/\">iRest Easyq<\/a> model, which is the only one among the compact massage chairs to offer the stretching function. In the more advanced massage chairs, stretching no longer includes only the legs, but also the upper parts, so that it is possible to relax and stretch almost the<strong> entire body<\/strong>.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stretching with iOpen<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you know, the features of massage chairs are constantly being developed and optimized. In the case of stretching, the breakthrough came with the innovative iOpen divided guide bar, which we can find in the top models of the iRest brand.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How does the stretch in the seats with iOpen differ from the stretch in the other models? The split SL-Shape guide means that during stretching, <strong>the back of the chair tilts independently of the seat<\/strong>, allowing the body to lie almost flat. What we have here, therefore, is a <strong>combination of the advantages of the Zero Gravity and Flat positions<\/strong> \u2013 previously only available in Fujiiryoki chairs. This has made it possible to stretch the entire body, especially the back muscles, at a level similar to Fujiiryoki. This is a definite advantage of the iOpen chairs over models with the standard SL-Shape guide bar.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Asymmetrical stretching<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Asymmetrical stretching is a completely new type of stretching in massage chairs, first used by the Korean brand Bodyfriend. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chair\/bodyfriend-phantom-rovo\/\">Phantom Rovo<\/a>\u00a0is a pioneer in this respect. Models with Rovo Mode stand out at first glance with their\u00a0independent leg massagers. Operating in <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/blog\/knowledge\/specialised-rovo-mode-in-bodyfriend-phantom-rovo-massage-chair\/\">Rovo Mode<\/a>, the chairs offer unprecedented stretching programmes to deeply relax: the hip-lumbar muscle, the muscles around the knees and hip joints, the knee tendons, the muscles around the hip vertebrae, the piriformis muscle, as well as the muscles of the neck and waist.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"781\" src=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/massage-chair-bodyfriend-phantom-rovo-leg-move.gif\" alt=\"Bodyfriend Phantom Rovo leg move gif\" class=\"wp-image-15930\" title=\"\"><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stretching in the Fujiiryoki JP4000<\/h2><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When discussing stretching in massage chairs, we cannot leave out the <a href=\"https:\/\/restlords.com\/en\/massage-chairs\/fujiiryoki-jp4000\/\">Fujiiryoki JP4000<\/a> either. The most advanced model of the Japanese brand offers unique stretching in as many as <strong>13 dedicated automatic programmes<\/strong> of different intensities \u2013 from gentle to extreme. What\u2019s more, it is <strong>possible to focus the stretching on a specific body part<\/strong> (neck, shoulders, back, waist, pelvis core, legs\/knees, arch). What catches the eye here is the <strong>double stretching of the legs and knees<\/strong>, which looks as follows: during the massage session, when the pelvis and legs, thanks to the airbags, are held in place, the mechanism directs the legs first forward and then downwards, stretching the body and reducing muscle stiffness.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, stretching in massage chairs is a very interesting functionality, and it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer and from model to model. So if you have any further questions or need help choosing the perfect massage chair, please do not hesitate to contact us.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-divi-layout\">[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.17.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d4.17.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d width=\u201d100%\u201d custom_padding=\u201d||0px||false|false\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d4.17.4\u2033 _module_preset=\u201ddefault\u201d global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d][et_pb_toggle title=\u201dTranscription\u201d _builder_version=\u201d4.18.0\u2033 _module_preset=\u201d897d99b7-cea5-42a6-91da-1a39f470ae75\u2033 global_colors_info=\u201d{}\u201d]<p><strong>Paul, I\u2019ve heard there is a stretching function on some massage chairs. What on earth is it?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I can assure you it is not some form of medieval torture, it\u2019s simply similar to the sensation of stretching when you wake up in the morning. The stretch function in a massage chair has been labelled as one of the most enjoyable functions. However, it is completely different to the stretching we do before and after exercising to warm up, cool down and loosen our muscles.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I think you\u2019re going to have to explain this a little more.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Stretching can be defined as a specific sequence of movements, which can stretch, relax and strengthen individual muscle groups, often improving mobility and relieving stiffness and pain. There is an automatic stretching programme in some models of massage chairs, which uses specific mechanisms and techniques to stretch muscles in a gentle and relaxing way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So what does the chair actually do?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After starting the programme, the airbags near the arms and legs wrap around and inflate. The chair moves into the reclining position, lowering the foot rest at the same time and this gives the impression of being stretched out. Then the massaging arms slowly move upwards towards the neck, carefully, gradually and gently stretching the back muscles and the upper parts of the legs. It\u2019s important to note that the programme can be different in some models of massage chairs, as it can depend on their construction.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So although I won\u2019t be taller, will I be more flexible straight away?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Although there won\u2019t be an immediate effect, it can improve your flexibility. For example, after several sessions, it may help you if your intention is to simply stretch your body and touch your toes, without bending your knees. You definitely won\u2019t be taller, but you will feel refreshed and relaxed.<\/p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/div><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is definitely one of the most relaxing features available in massage chairs. 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