Are you looking for something different and unique in your massage chair? Perhaps looking for a temporary “escape” from dealing with everything that goes on around you? Then the Osaki OS 4D Escape may be just what you are looking for.
Osaki has a well-deserved reputation as a leader in the industry. And they have taken the massage experience to the next level with this very innovative massage chair.
Let’s take an in depth look at what you get.
Features
Space Capsule Cover with Chromotherapy Lighting and Aromatherapy
What is missing from the massage experience you receive with a massage therapist? It’s the ambience – you know, the nice lighting and gentle fragrances wafting in the air.
The Osaki OS 4D Escape has filled the void and taken the massage experience to a new level. You will love the additional stimulation of your visual and olfactory (smell) senses.
Slide the sci-fi-looking space capsule cover forward. Now sit back as the soothing blue light chromotherapy experience heightens your sense of relaxation.
And now for those calming gentle fragrances that stimulate your senses when you enter their office.
Just place your favorite aroma in the aroma stick and place it in the aroma holder located on the armrest. Just activate it to enjoy all of the benefits of aromatherapy.
Heat Therapy – Lumbar And Calves
It is well known that heat therapy in combination with a massage can be very beneficial. And the team at Osaki took this to heart with the Osaki OS 4D Escape.
Instead of placing heating elements in the lumbar area only, they have added additional heating elements in the calf area. These help to enhance your massage therapy by helping to loosen tight muscles in the legs as well and to help soothe the sore ones.
The benefits of heat therapy can include the following:
- Promotes Healing – increased blood flow to the muscles.
- Calms Muscle Spasms – relaxes tense muscles and reduces related pain.
- Decreases Stiffness – facilitates stretching of soft tissues, including muscles.
- Reduce reliance on medications – heat is a natural form of pain relief.
Body Scanning Technology
Everyone is unique in their own way. We all differ in our body types and overall build. So our massage experience should be as unique as we are.
As with most massage chairs today, this utilizes body scanning technology to map key areas of the neck and back. Along with the 4D massage flexibility, it also maps the curvature of the back with precision for that customized massage.
S-Track With 4D Massage Rollers
Since your spine is not straight but rather has an S-shaped curve to it. The Osaki OS 4D Escape has S-track 4D twin rollers that move along the back and follows this curve.
This allows for the rollers to target all the areas of the back in a more uniform fashion.
This S-track roller will extend from the neck to the base of the spine.
When it comes to roller technology, the usually is some confusion and questions surrounding the differences with all the terminology. So when it comes to roller technology, there are 3 different types:
- 2D rollers – these rollers can move up and down and side to side.
- 3D rollers- these rollers add a third dimension by allowing the rollers to move in and out. This allows for a deeper tissue massage.
- 4D rollers – this is the state of the art! This “4th dimension” adds the automatic adjustment of the speed of the rollers at different times. This is based on the program you have chosen.
The advanced 4D rollers were designed with a wide 30” stroke. They give you a deeper and more realistic rhythm as close to the real thing that you could get. And for a more personal and custom massage, there are also 5 intensity and 3 width settings,
Next Generation Air Massage Technology
There are locations on the body that cannot be reached very efficiently with the massage rollers alone.
With airbags strategically located in the arms, back, legs, feet, and seat cushions, these areas can be effectively targeted. This allows for a full-body air compression massage.
An oscillating seat with airbags gives a unique hip shaping massage. Technology sways and squeezes the hips to help relieve sedentary muscles of the buttocks and regulate blood circulation. This can help to tighten the buttocks.
2 Stage Zero Gravity System
The most beneficial position to have your massage is the zero gravity position.
In this position the stress and tension put on the spine is reduced and helps to increase the efficiency of the massage. The Osaki OS 4D Escape has 2 zero gravity positions:
- The first is what many consider the “true” zero gravity position, which is where your feet are raised to the same level as your heart
- The second position is a more reclined position where your legs are higher than your heart level. This position increases circulation which can give you an increased therapeutic effect.
Zero Gravity Position advantages include:
- Improved Circulation—increased blood flow can help to decrease inflammation.
- Loosen Tight Muscles — in a zero gravity position, muscles have less stress on them, allowing them to relax.
- Less Pressure on the Spine—this leads to a more comfortable massage experience.
- Greater lung capacity – zero gravity position allows your lungs to fully expand, which leads to increased oxygen levels.
- More efficient heart function – with the improved circulation, blood can flow to your heart more easily and allow it to work more effortlessly to distribute blood throughout your body.
Calf & Foot Massage
The Osaki OS 4D Escape comes with extendable footrests and can accomodate a wide range of heights, from 5′ up to 6’3″.
Because the footrests are closed, it allows small rollers to be placed below and above the feet applying a reflexology massage to the accupoints on both the top and bottom of your feet.
Airbags apply a compression massage to the calves with rolling, kneading and compression techniques, while also holding your feet in the proper position.
TFT Color Screen Remote and Quick Access Multi Controller
Keeping in mind that ease of operation is important, Osaki has really done a nice job with the design of their controllers. On the left armrest is your standard hand remote controller. With a responsive and easy to read color TFT screen you are able to control all of the functions of the chair.
And with the easy to access quick control dial located on the right armrest, you can easily control the power, heat, aromatherapy, chromotherapy, auto programs, footrest, zero gravity and recline position with the simple turn of a dial.
And let’s not forget there is a USB port so you can charge your device while getting your massage.
The Osaki OS 4D Escape comes with 6 unique auto programs.
- Activating Collaterals: Mainly used to massage the neck, shoulder, back, waist, and buttocks to effectively eliminate fatigue, promote blood circulation, improve the body’s immunity, and relieve muscle soreness.
- Hip Shaping: The glutes are the main massage focus, while the hips are swayed and squeezed to effectively relieve the sedentary muscles of the buttocks and regulate blood circulation.
- Sleep Aid Massage: With a light and gentle method, deep massage on the human body can effectively improve sleep quality, assist with conditioning the body’s balance, and relaxing the body and mind.
- Neck & Shoulder Relaxation: Focuses on the neck and shoulders to activate blood circulation and relieve neck and shoulder pain.
- Back Waist Stretch: Using shiatsu massage, tapping, back traction and other massage methods this program will promote circulation of the back and relieve fatigue and soreness of the lumbar muscles.
- Breath Conditioning: Mainly combined with kneading, tapping, and lifting at the waist to relieve anxiety, calm emotions, regulate the breath, and help you quickly rest. The neck, shoulders, and back are massaged to alleviate shoulder stiffness and improve back pain
Space Saving Design
Does your room have limited space, or just don’t want your chair sticking out in the middle of the room?
Many massage chairs need room away from the wall so it has space to recline.
The Osaki OS-4D Escape utilizes a specialized space-saving track that will move the chair forward when you recline so you can place it much closer to the wall.
Bluetooth Technology:
The only thing we haven’t touched on that you miss when you go to a massage therapist is the relaxing sounds in the room.
This chair comes with quality HD speakers located in the headrest and side panel areas. Along with Bluetooth technology, you can pair your compatible device and play your favorite music.
Osaki OS 4D Escape Pros & Cons
PROS
The Space Capsule Dome – with the addition of the aromatherapy, the chromotherapy, and the relaxing effects of music, a relaxing massage is taken to a new level.
Easier Operation – convenient location of the control pads, and the added feature of the recline knob make the chair very easy to operate.
4D rollers – the lastest in technology takes you one step closer to the “real” human massage.
CONS
No L-track – with all the latest advances with extended massages with the L-track, the extra coverage to include the glutes and hamstrings would have been nice.
Only 6 auto massage modes – with all of the new and advanced features on this chair it would have been nice to see some additional modes to take advantage of them
No Body Stretch – This is a limitation of many of the L-track rollers so if this is an important feature for you it is recommended to look for another model.
Final Verdict (4.5/5)
If you are looking for a nice, relaxing massage experience, then this just might be the chair you are looking for.
Even though it would have been nice to have the extended massage afforded to you with the L-track, the addition of the 4D rollers and the added relaxation you get with the better ambience makes the Escape a nice option