Editorial Review

The stresses of 21st century living loom large for the consumer and the need to relieve them becomes preeminent. Or at least mighty important. Pressures at work, home, and school take their toll. Stress poses many health risks and can lead to premature aging and grumpiness. While the temptation to curl back into bed calls to many, the responsibilities of parenting and pet ownership demand at least a level of presence. The modern lounger furnished that by letting the reclining position appear as sitting upright and thus repose to look attentive.

As people are inclined to put their stresses behind them, much of that tension ends up afflicting the back. The automated massage chair allows for the physical presence of the recliner while taking mind and body away to where stress is not allowed and discomfort has to wait in the car. The Fujiiryoki FJ-4600 Dr. Fuji looks to sooth muscles and old wounds as a Japanese massage chair manufactured in China. If total relaxation includes music to drown out the tedium, the Luraco iRobotics 7 has speakers and an MP3 player to facilitate it. And depending upon one’s musical tastes, the Inada Yu-Me adds rocking to its many wonders.

The Osaki OS-4D Pro JP Premium might not be the first choice for those seeking relief from the distress of money woes. But if you are 4-foot 8-inches to 6-foot 3-inches and weigh under 285 lbs., it will fit you regardless of how it fits your budget. For a big-ticket sit-down, the PVC leather doesn’t exactly scream opulence, and as it won’t even go all zero-g on you, then the massage had better be exceptional. The S-track 4D rollers are adjustable in width, speed and intensity but the length of the track is just 31 inches, leaving the glutes to fend for themselves. With 18 automatic programs incorporating stretch and deep tissue massage, some of the OS-4D techniques include neck, super-knead, tapping, buttocks and leg massage.