The massage chair gained popularity in the late 90s as the number of models, and the quality of massage given, improved. Costs have also dropped, making the prohibitively expensive massage chair a thing of the past.

When looking for a massage chair, be sure to look carefully at the features that are offered, as well as the type of massage settings each chair has. Most chairs have programmable 'routines' that will massage every area of your body, as well as automatic controls to allow you to manually focus the massage where you need it most.

As always, when researching the right massage chair for your needs, be sure to check out a variety of online retailers. Prices and selection can vary greatly between massage chair sellers.