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How Long Should You Use a Massage Chair?
Most chairs ship with programs between 10 and 30 minutes and enforce an automatic timer. ChairMentor does not give medical advice; consult a clinician if you have a health condition.
By ChairMentor Editorial Team · Updated 2026-08-22
Why chairs have timers
Manufacturers publish maximum continuous run times for both user comfort and motor duty cycles. Follow the timer in your chair's manual.