Sit Back and Relax

Photo: Premier Massage Chairs

Do you find yourself tense, stressed out and with little free time to do anything about it?

Do you wish you could have a relaxing massage whenever you want, even at 3 a.m., in the comfort of your own home?

If you're not ready to hire an in-house masseuse, an electric massage chair might be a good option for you.

It's a significant investment, but your entire body will thank you.

The first massage chair was introduced by Japanese company Family Inada in 1962. "One of the reasons they designed [the chair] was because people wanted to have massages from their home," says Eric Henderson, president of Premier Massage Chairs. "They were introduced to the U.S. about 25 years later," Henderson adds.

There are many high-end offerings to pick from, but I've narrowed it down to three of the top performers, from Panasonic, the Sharper Image(SHRP Quote) and Sanyo(SANYY Quote).

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