Advice on massage chairs?

[jsarno]

Does anyone have any advice on a massage chair. As some of you know, I have a very bad back, and I think something like a massage chair will help. I'm looking at this: (the ijoy320)
Private Masseuse iJoy 320 and iJoy 300 Robotic Massage Chair by Interactive Health Products - NEW and Factory Refurbished Chairs are IN STOCK!

Does anyone have a massage chair? Pros / cons? I don't know anything about massage chairs either...is the ijoy 320 even a good chair?

Also, can you get your insurance to cover any of the cost of a chair? I have to go to Lubbock in a week for a surgery consult on my back...I'm going to ask him several questions, but if I know I can get the insurance to cover some of it, that would be SWEET!

Any suggestions?

[EternalEnigma21]

i have a 1600 dollar sunpentown massage chair thats 2 yrs old. I hate it. It's way too rough. I'm actually actively trying to trade it on craigslist right now because I never use it.

Maybe the iJoy will be better, but i wouldn't recommend sunpentown. I've talked to other people that have owned them and say the same thing...

[hesscl34]

I also have a bad back and I wouldn't go with a massage chair to fix it. Rather, I purchased a one year membership at Massage Envy.. and I get a full 1 hour message a month for only $59. Everyone I refer, I get another massage free. Yes, tell them I sent you for your first time and you'll get a full hour for $39 (becuase I'm a member). PM for details!

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Does anyone have any advice on a massage chair. As some of you know, I have a very bad back, and I think something like a massage chair will help. I'm looking at this: (the ijoy320)
Private Masseuse iJoy 320 and iJoy 300 Robotic Massage Chair by Interactive Health Products - NEW and Factory Refurbished Chairs are IN STOCK!

Does anyone have a massage chair? Pros / cons? I don't know anything about massage chairs either...is the ijoy 320 even a good chair?

Also, can you get your insurance to cover any of the cost of a chair? I have to go to Lubbock in a week for a surgery consult on my back...I'm going to ask him several questions, but if I know I can get the insurance to cover some of it, that would be SWEET!

Any suggestions?

Does your ins cover massage therapy? It is available in many doc's office as a prescription item with specifically detailed treatment. Some people have very good success with a program of massage, and other physical training.................BUT not everyone.
Surgery is such a crap-shoot

[EternalEnigma21]

Why does the iJoy sound like it should have Knead, Roll, and Happy Ending settings?

[redskinjim]

my back is out and i have a massage chair dont waste your money on one. they really dont help that much

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Hog1

Does your ins cover massage therapy? It is available in many doc's office as a prescription item with specifically detailed treatment. Some people have very good success with a program of massage, and other physical training.................BUT not everyone.
Surgery is such a crap-shoot

I have never thought of that. I feel like such an idiot considering I get a massage at least once a month. (2 hours for $75)
When I go to the Doctor this weekend, I will ask about that too. Good suggestion...thanks.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by EternalEnigma21

i have a 1600 dollar sunpentown massage chair thats 2 yrs old. I hate it. It's way too rough. I'm actually actively trying to trade it on craigslist right now because I never use it.

Maybe the iJoy will be better, but i wouldn't recommend sunpentown. I've talked to other people that have owned them and say the same thing...

Glad you told me...an aquaintance told me to try those chairs, or at least look into them.