Tips on Choosing a Massage Table

Massage therapy is one of the fast emerging and highly popular way to treat common ailments related to fatigue and muscle pain etc. If you are going to need regular sessions of massage therapy, it is very important that you purchase your own equipment. Among other things, you will need a massage therapy table. Such tables are available in the market and online so shopping around is not an issue but before you buy them, you will have to consider certain basic things.

Which Brand To Buy?
First of all, you will have to decide which brand of table do you want to buy. There are a number of companies which sell massage equipment including tables. A table made by well known brand would be expensive but it also comes with the reliability of that brand. You can get cheaper tables but their life cannot be guaranteed so it is like taking a risk. It may work for you, it may not!

Folding Table or Standing One?
Second aspect is the choice if you want a folding table or a standing one. The choice here depends upon the space you have in your home. If you can dedicate a room to health care, exercise and massage therapy sessions, you can have a fixed form table. Such a table is very durable. If you think that there is not enough space in your room, then the folding table will work for you.

Overall Massage Table Weight
Third important aspect is the overall weight of the table. This includes not only the frame and sheet of the table but its overall weight with all the cushions and padding and other paraphernalia. Generally an all equipped table can weigh up to 50 kg. Heavy tables are very sturdy but if you will ever have to move them around, you would definitely need help. Based upon the continuous and ever increasing demand, lightweight massage tables are now available in the market as well which you may want to consider.

Wooden Frame or Metal Frame?
Another really important thing that you would have to consider before buying massage therapy table is if you want the table with a wooden frame or a metal frame. Each has its own advantages. The sturdiness of metal frame is better for every gram of weight. Wood tables look like home furniture whereas metal frame gives a hospital room like feeling.

Considering these aspects will help you ensure that you get the best massage table.
 

 

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