5 massage chairs to relax stiff muscles and relieve back aches at home

With so many massage chair models and brands out there, choosing one is no easy feat. Taking into consideration price, features and size, we round up the top five massage chairs in Singapore that will help you achieve maximum relaxation and relieve stress and tension in the comfort of your own home.

Osim uDivine V Massage Chair

, 5 massage chairs to relax stiff muscles and relieve back aches at home

This massage chair is a household name among local celebrities, including national treasure JJ Lin. Not only does the Osim uDivine V Massage Chair take on the role of a professional masseuse, but it also doubles as a sleep aid and stress reliever.

You can also download various massage programmes and install them to the chair, ensuring that you’ll never get bored with the same old massage routines. Cost aside, the one major downside to this chair is its size. With a bulky build slightly resembling a Transformer, do expect it to take up a considerable amount of space in your home.

Ogawa Master Drive A.I.

The Ogawa Master Drive A.I offers more than just great massages with pinpoint accuracy—it’s also able to track and analyse your body’s vitality readings in real-time, receive voice commands and recognise different users by scanning their faces.

With its ability to create and store unique user profiles, you can just sit back and relax without needing to switch from the previous user’s settings. If you don’t mind the whopping $8,980 and significant bulk, this massage chair is the perfect addition to any smart home.

Gintell DeVano SC Queen Massage Sofa

The Gintell DéVano SC Queen Massage Sofa comes with three pre-set modes—Safe, Lounger and Massage. It also comes with a USB charging port and Bluetooth speaker so you can unwind, listen to music and scroll endlessly through Facebook without ever needing to leave your chair.

However, you’ll have to look elsewhere if you’re searching for a massage chair offering an extra foot and arm massage on top of the standard back programs. Another con is that the chair is only available in one colour. Its lavish design may not quite align with a simpler home aesthetic.

Oto Quantum Massage Chair

Here’s another petite (and reasonably priced!) option you can fit into your HDB flat. The Oto Quantum Massage Chair checks all the boxes needed for a full body massage with rollers starting from the back and neck down to the thighs, as well as additional massage options for the legs. If you have older folks living under the same roof, this chair is relatively easy for them to use due to its simple and straightforward functions. On the other hand, it may not suit those with larger frames.

MiuDeluxe Massage Chair with Foot Massage

Fancy a massage chair that warms you up? The MiuDeluxe Massage Chair with Foot Massage prides itself in having a soothing heat therapy option, which improves blood circulation, eases discomfort and increases muscle flexibility. Another intriguing function? The Zero Gravity Recline, which allows you to suspend your body in a neutral position for ultimate relaxation. The main con of this wellness powerhouse is its fairly hefty price tag.

A version of this article first appeared on SquareRooms.