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Today’s massage chairs are coming equipped with more and more features and functions. Each feature and function built into full body massage chairs is designed to bring maximum relief and comfort to the user. One of these common features is zero gravity positioning. Zero gravity positioning offers a number of benefits that are good for the body such as:

1. Reduced Back Pain

We put pressure and stress on our spines all day. The Zero Gravity position takes the weight off the user’s spine and may reduce pain in the lower back area. The neutral positioning redistributes the pressure normally felt by the spine and vertebrae and spreads it across the whole body. This is done by reclining the backrest and elevating the legs above the heart.

2. Increased Circulation

While seated in the zero gravity position, the user’s feet are level with, or slightly above, the heart, increasing blood flow throughout the body.  In this position, the heart is able to work more efficiently due to not having to pump against gravity to get blood up and down from the legs. This increased circulation will help the oxygen get to where it needs to go quicker and easier. This can help the heart, muscles, and arteries. Increased blood flow not only helps us feel healthier, we also look healthier as increased blood circulation helps skin.

3. Reduced Swelling

As blood flows throughout the body, zero gravity helps to reduce swelling. With pressure from gravity being redistributed across the whole body, blood can flow more easily to stressed areas.

4. Improved Breathing

Have trouble breathing when lying down? Lying flat on a surface may make breathing more difficult, however the zero gravity position props the body up and helps open airways.  When the body enters into this extreme recline, the Lungs are able to fully expand from the decreased pressure on the diaphragm. The heavier breathing will help increase lung function over time and help to oxygenate the blood. Zero gravity position may help those that suffer from asthma or sleep Apnea. 

5. Increased Comfort and Relaxation

All the benefits listed above ease the body into optimal relaxation and comfort. Once the spine and body has completely entered a neutral position and become relieved of pressure, the neck, back, and lower-back can become fully relaxed. This will also allow for a better and deeper massage.