Do the vibration from massage chairs/pads actually massage muscles?

[Amanda :D]

I've recently gotten one of those massage pads that you lie over a chair and sit on, while it vibrates all over your body.

I've realized that it's just vibrations that cycle all over your body, and while it feels good, I can't help but wonder, does vibration really massage the muscles, or relax them?

Thanks

 

[kdr_cmt]

Not so much, really. Actually, prolonged exposure to vibration is not all that good for you. If you use it for too long a time, it can cause your skin to feel numb and even give you a rash, and over time it can cause collagen to break down in the skin and even nerve damage. And besides that, it's a machine. Need I say more?

However, using the thing once in a while for a short period is ok. The main thing vibration would do for you is stimulate circulation and feel kind of good.