Alex Ram

We are starting to see a new term for massage chairs growing in use. Manufacturers are now calling their massage chairs zero gravity. But what actually does zero gravity mean? I certainly don't expect to be floating weightless in a massage chair. Although, the concept of a floating chair sounds quite intriguing to me. We will explore what is meant by a zero gravity massage chair.So let's start with the basics. Zero gravity is a place where there is an absence of gravity. To understand gravity, it is a force coming from the mass of a particular object. Every object in the universe has some level of gravitational pull. However, the gravity can only extend within a certain range from the object. When you are beyond the range of any objects gravity, then you are in zero gravity.We can only associate zero gravity with pictures we see of astronauts floating. We see them spray in the air and it just continues in the same direction. There doesn't seem to be any direction up or down.Okay, we are all familiar now with the concept of zero gravity. So how do we go next to a zero gravity chair? The first zero gravity chair was coined by NASA. This was a solution to help the astronauts better with stand the forces of a rocket takeoff. The rocket must have enough force to get beyond the gravity of the earth. The astronauts must be able to withstand the multiplied forces of gravity.Astronaut must undergo the polling of many g's to get beyond the gravitational pull of the Earth. The takeoff is vital. Minimizing the impact on the astronaut is key to mission success. It was found that reclining fully with the astronaut looking straight up into space toward the top of the rocket was the best position. Since astronauts pulled many forces of gravity when taking off, this position was termed zero gravity.The development of the zero gravity chair was an enormous success for the astronauts. This help them better withstand the forces of takeoff. Imagine you have to start your mission by pulling multiple g's. This is tremendous wear and tear on the body. Remember, this is the first 15 seconds of the mission. The zero gravity position was important because it better distributed the weight of the astronaut.The key to the success of the zero gravity position was that it better distributed the forces of takeoff across the astronauts body. Other positions found that these forces could concentrate leading to potential problems. It is important that blood flow continues normal and does not get bogged down by a concentration of force.Now there are a variety of zero gravity massage chairs and recliners. There seem to be two different concepts of what the zero gravity position means on Earth. One school of thought is to more evenly distribute the weight of the user. The second school of thought is to elevate the legs at or above the level of the heart.One class of zero gravity massage chairs seeks to spread your weight more evenly across your body. When you are in the reclined position then your weight is distributed across the surface area which is in contact with the entire recliner. This helps to spread the forces on the body.Another benefit found in the zero gravity chair was putting the legs above the level of the heart. This aided the astronauts and better blood circulation during takeoff. On Earth, this helps to reduce swelling and enhances blood flow in the lower legs. It is common to elevate certain parts of the body to reduce swelling after injury.We have now made the full journey in the zero gravity massage chair Saga. From blasting off to escape Earth's gravitational pull to floating in zero gravity and returning to the comfort of our zero gravity massage chair. Back on Earth, there is a good selection of zero gravity massage chairs to choose from.Are your looking around for Zero Gravity Massage Chairs? We at MassageChairWarehouse have the most trusted brands in massage chair therapy recliners. Find your Zero Gravity Massage Chair from brands such as Sanyo, Omega and Panasonic. We write massage chair reviews of every model that we have. We are experts in helping your find the absolute right massage chair for your needs.