Unlike the kneading, rolling, or percussive movements of massage chair rollers, air compression massage is a different method for massaging your body. Different compartments (called airbags or air compression chambers) inflate and deflate against your body to provide a full body massage experience. While these airbags can mimic the rollers if inflated and deflated rapidly enough, more often they are set to a wave-like motion.

The best massage chairs with air compression massage features let you choose from different intensity levels. The best models may have upwards of 60 airbags all along the body to provide a full body massage to every region including:

• Neck and shoulders
• Thighs and seat area
• Hands and arms
• Calves and legs

air compression massage benefits your body in a variety of ways ranging from better blood flow to faster healing. Some air compression massage benefits include:

• Increasing blood circulation throughout the body
• Improving the lymphatic system for removing toxins from the body
• Helping to alleviate pain from swelling and inflammation
• Enhancing how the body heals itself
• Reducing stress and anxiety

Duration: The massage lasts 20 to 40 minutes.