Nothing beats a massage at the conclusion of a long week, whether it's in a massage chair or in a fancy spa. Fortunately, this therapeutic exercise does far more than just help you relax and de-stress.
According to the Mayo Clinic, massages can provide both physical and emotional advantages, such as increasing circulation and lowering joint inflammation, as well as reducing anxiety. If, on the other hand, you've realized that in-person massages always seem to mount up or you're having trouble fitting them into your schedule, consider investing in a full-body massage chair that you can use whenever you want.
These are the greatest massage chairs that will arrive directly to your door (and that you'll want to remain in forever), according to our experts.
To choose the best massage chairs for your home, our experts not only researched the most popular models on the market with rave consumer reviews, but we spoke with a chiropractor to help us vet each massage chair for its ease of use, settings and performance. We also considered feedback from GH staffers who tested several massage chairs first-hand and reported back on their comfort.
After checking out our top picks, continue reading to learn what to look for when shopping for a massage chair as well as expert tips on how to use one safely and effectively.
iRest A306 Massage Chair
This massage chair automatically scans your body once you turn it on, according to the brand, so it can give you the most ideal massage for your height and size. If you want advanced tech features like voice control, it can listen and respond when you ask it to adjust your massage.
While our pros haven't tried this model yet in the Lab, we like that the SL track (which covers your entire spine and buttocks) has the potential to reach allover aches and pains you may have. On top of the three levels of zero gravity offered that make you feel weightless, plus a soothing foot massager, there's a yoga stretching function that helps stretch out your entire body — the perfect solution after a long day.
| Massage area | Full body |
|---|---|
| Recline | Yes (zero gravity) |
| Heating | Yes |
| Dimensions | 61.02 x 29.53 x 45.08" |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Real Relax Favor-03 ADV Massage Chair
There's a reason this massage chair has more than 5,000 reviews on Amazon with an average 4.3-star rating, and it's not just for its excellent value. Though we haven't tested it in the Lab, we like that it features a zero gravity mode, six auto-massage modes, heating, Bluetooth speakers and more.
Along with an LCD remote control that's easy to operate, you're able to use voice control to adjust settings without having to interrupt your massage. Though we do wish that this S-track chair reached the buttocks and hamstrings, we like that it has a built-in foot massager for days when your feet need a break.
| Massage area | Full body |
|---|---|
| Recline | Yes (zero gravity) |
| Heating | Yes |
| Dimensions | 63 x 30 x 34" |
| Warranty | 1 year |
Homedics Shiatsu Elite II Massage Cushion with Soothing Heat
Just because you’re tight on space doesn’t mean that you can’t own a massage chair. Our pros like this portable option, which you can move around your home or put away in a snap when guests come over.
It features three massage styles, including deep tissue, rolling and spot, and with the included remote you’re able to target the zone that needs the most work, whether it’s your entire back, upper back and shoulders or your lower back. Our pros also like that you can add light heat to your massage to help relax strained muscles even further, but keep in mind that this chair doesn't recline.
| Massage area | Shoulders, back and neck |
|---|---|
| Recline | No |
| Heat | Yes |
| Dimensions | 30 x 7.75 x 19.63" |
| Warranty | 2 years limited |
Kyota Yutaka M898 4D Massage Chair
True, the Kyota Yutaka is the most expensive massage chair on our list, but sitting in it will almost certainly make you feel like you're at the spa. This chair massages muscles in your body from your neck to your feet and suits a wide range of users, from five feet to 6.6 feet tall. We've had the fortune of testing it in our Lab for the past year, and we can't get enough of the 4D design that's meant to mimic a deep-tissue massage and the touch of a human hand, with various movements, intensities and speeds.
| Massage area | Full body |
|---|---|
| Recline | Yes (zero gravity) |
| Heat | Yes |
| Dimensions | 67 x 35 x 49" |
| Warranty | 4 years |
Osaki OS Champ
We love that this massage chair hits the right spots, from your upper back to your hamstrings. It has 18 airbags built in to help soothe tight muscles with compression, and it reclines to two different zero gravity positions so your body can be at its most neutral state.
It also features five auto-massage modes to choose from, including relax, stretch and lower back. Though our experts haven't tested this pick yet and wish more auto-massage modes were available, we like that it has an extendable footrest, so even tall users can take advantage of the built-in foot-roller massager.
| Massage area | Full body |
|---|---|
| Recline | Yes (zero gravity) |
| Heating | Yes |
| Dimensions | 30.5 x 57.1 x 44.1" |
| Warranty | 1 year (parts/labor), 3 years (parts only) |
Human Touch WholeBody 7.1
