| The Chi Machine Therapeutic Massager helps virtually anyone locally relax muscles with little or no conscious effort. Just recline, face-up on the floor with both feet placed in the specially designed footrest. The Chi Machine rocks the entire body from side to side in a gentle undulating motion.
The culmination of 38 years of research and development by Dr. Shizue Inoue, the patented precision design of this innovative device utilizes optimum body positioning to achieve the ultimate in local muscle relaxation. This design also provides temporary relief from minor muscular aches due to overexertion. Dr. Inoue spent decades researching the relationship between body movement and minor muscular pain & tension caused by fatigue or overexertion. He was inspired by watching goldfish swim. Dr. Inoue thought that perhaps the steady undulation causes the fish's whole body to be massaged and provides it with some of its benefits. He wondered what would be the effect on people if they could move like fish.
Engineers took his basic concept and created the technical design for the Chi Machine. "The pattern of motion that the machine generates in the human body uses minimum effort and achieves maximum results," says Dr. Inoue. "It relaxes muscles locally, temporarily increases our comfort, adds temporary relief to minor tension in muscles from fatigue or overexertion. It can also increase our sense of comfort, through the temporary relief of minor muscle pain and aches, due to fatigue or overexertion."
The Chi Machine blends the ancient arts with modern technology for a unique experience. The Chi Machine maximizes the movement of the body which helps to provide prompt temporary relief. Fatigue or excess physical exertion can generally lead to minor muscular aches, pains, and tension. The Chi Machine supports temporary relief from these conditions without creating undue stress to bodily structures or additional muscular overexertion.
Because the massage with the Chi Machine is performed while you are reclining and relaxed, the weight removed from the spine, you will immediately notice a sense of extreme comfort and pleasure. Since 1990, over one million Chi Machines have been sold worldwide. The Chi Machine has gained a tremendous reputation for its solid construction and outstanding benefits. Unlike many types of medical devices, the Chi Machine is easy to use, providing excellent results without stress or injury to the body.
The Role of Full Spinal Movement Human spinal design permits a lateral twisting—a fish-like movement—that serves to relieve vertebra joint pressure and promotes a sense of well-being. Unlike children, adults hardly use or benefit from this natural body movement that simultaneously relaxes and relieves minor muscle aches and pains. When we observe animals or sea creatures, we notice a serpintine movement in their walking, running, and swimming motions. This natural action helps promote and maintain overall health. When you use the Chi Machine, you quickly notice that, with the feet slightly elevated in the Chi Machine's ankle cups, your body will swing right to left in three major segments:
- From foot to waist,
- From chest to the cervical vertebra and
- From the shoulders to the head.
The entire spinal cord and all of the muscles along the spine are involved! The Chi Machine drives the two pivot points formed by the buttocks and shoulders just like a fish swimming in water. In fact, Dr. Inoue aptly named this motion "the gold fish method" because he was inspired by the motion of old fish swimming in water. When you see a fish swimming, you notice that its tail gently swings back and forth which causes movement of the entire spinal cord and all muscles. Likewise, the Chi Machine brings into full play this important, yet seldom utilized "movement orbits" of the human body.
Note: Although the Chi Machine is an effective and safe method of massage therapy, its use is not advised in the following situations without prior medical advice: during pregnancy, within three months of having had major surgery or bone fracture, if suffering from serious heart disease, a serious infection, any bleeding injury, or if suffering from epilepsy. Additionally, it should not be used within 30 mintues after eating a meal.
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