The Sanyo SA 5000 is a midrange massage chair. Sanyo incorporates the same basic technology in all of its massage chairs. This includes the entry level SR 1000 as well as the high-end DR 7700. There are many advanced technological features incorporated into this massage chair. We touch on some of the more salient features of the SA5000.

Sanyo is famous for its electronics. It has incorporated a stiffness detection system. The stiffness detection system will monitor both your pulse rate and your perspiration. This is used to determine where stress points and stiffness are residing in your back.

The stiffness detection system works by measuring your pulse and perspiration. You place your hand over a sensor and an evaluation is performed. The computer then identifies areas on your back neck and shoulders that have stiffness. These points are then used to customize the massage.

The remote control has a built-in LCD. The results of this stiffness detection system will display on the remote control. As the massage progresses, points will be eliminated that have been relieved. The massage continues until all points of stiffness are eliminated

Another exclusive from Sanyo is its roller technology. The GK rollers are specially designed to imitate the movements of the hand. They can perform a grasping motion and also a kneading motion. These two massage techniques are effective in relieving tension in the shoulders and neck.

A new type of grasping massage has been included in the Sanyo SA 5000 massage chair. This is performed by a new roller technology from Sanyo. The exclusive GK roller technology is great for squeezing the neck and the tops of your shoulders.

Sanyo has program for massage programs into the SA 5000 massage chair. Each program is designed in a different theme in mind. The programs run the entire chair to provide a full body massage.

There are manual massage techniques which include grip, shiatsu, kneading, tapping, kneading and tapping combination, and lower body. You can also select a specific region to target the massage. There are four areas to the massage will then concentrated in the area selected in the massage technique designated.

Sanyo has incorporated and air system in the SA 5000 massage chair. The air system powers air bags located throughout the chair. The airbags delivered deep and penetrating relief and target the feet, calves and the legs. The level of air compression can be either increased or decreased based on your needs.

The SA 5000 has a multipoint shiatsu massage. This system is driven by the air compression massage. It uses specially designed shiatsu nodes to more deeply penetrate. This is designed to relieve tension in the feet and calves. The multi-shiatsu massage is located in the leg rest.

Another technology integrated into the SA 5000 massage chair is a physical shape center. The physical shape center makes a reading of the shape of your back. It can sense if you shift your body or move. This will reset the rollers based on the position of the body in the chair.

There is a three-year warranty on the roller mechanism of the SA 5000 massage chair. Sanyo also provides in-home technician service. This service will come to your home and conduct repairs on-site. There is a one-year parts and labor coverage on the rest of the massage chair.

The SA5000 is a fairly effective massage chair. It is slightly smaller than most models as it was designed specifically for the Japanese market. The stiffness detection system is an interesting feature, but not something that provides therapeutic value. Most people clearly know where they have stiffness. If you are looking for a midrange massage chair, then you should at least check out the SA 5000 from Sanyo.

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