Massage Chair Review – Panasonic EP1272 Massage Recliner

We’ll take a look at the EP-1272, which is part of the Real Pro Elite series of massage chairs from Panasonic. The EP 1272 is a mid-range shiatsu massage recliner with advanced massage therapy features. We’ll go over some of the main features and also touch on warranty coverage. Here is our evaluation and review of the EP 1272 shiatsu massage recliner.

We’ll start with the warranty coverage and then cover some of the important features of the chair. Panasonic is a major electronics company with many products. Warranty service for this massage chair is initially provided through your dealer. If service is required, the chair must be sent to an authorized repair center. The warranty coverage for this model is as follows: 3 years for parts, 1 year for labor. This is quite short compared to other major manufacturers in the industry, which is somewhat surprising for such a large company.

Let’s look at some of the most important features of this shiatsu recliner. There are many therapeutic massage functions built into this model. There are 4 automatic massage programs, 8 manual massage programs, and 3 manual back massage courses. There are also lower body air massage capabilities for the calves and feet.

The 4 automatic programs include: Shiatsu, Swedish, Stretch, and Quick. Shiatsu provides general stimulation of the back, neck and shoulders using gentle shiatsu, deep rubbing and tapping. Swedish provides a general relaxation of the muscles of the back, neck and shoulders through longer movements, circular movements and rhythmic actions. Stretching provides a general stretch of the back muscles using rolling, pressing, shiatsu, and kneading massages. Quick provides back, neck and shoulder relaxation through rhythmic actions, circular movements, squeezing and striking.

The 8 manual massage modes include the following massage techniques: kneading, compression, Swedish, Hawaiian, soft shiatsu, tapping, regional rolling, and full rolling. Kneading is especially effective for the neck and shoulders. Compression is recommended for relaxation of the whole body. The Swede loosens large areas of the back. Hawaiian helps relieve tension in the lower back. Soft shiatsu is excellent for loosening knots in the back. Tapping relaxes the finer muscles in the neck or as a final massage. The regional swing provides a focused swing of the back muscles. The full swing provides a general stretch of the back muscles.

The legrest has a dual-purpose massage. It can be used to massage the calves or feet. If you place your legs on the legrest, it will target your calves. To massage your feet, the legrest must be raised more horizontally and you must bend your knees to position your feet. The legrest provides an air compression massage. This is achieved by energizing the airbags integrated in the legrest. They provide a gentle or firm massage to tighten, hold and release. This is particularly effective in relieving tight, aching, or aching muscles in the calves and feet.

The remote control of the EP 1272 is well designed. The main automatic programs work with one-touch buttons. The manual massage functions are contained in a central side panel of the main remote control. The side panel can be opened to reveal the manual controls. You can adjust the intensity or speed of the massage. There is a function to adjust the width of the rear rollers. It is used in tapping, soft shiatsu and rolling massages. You can also select the focus area for the back. There are options for neck / shoulders, lower back, and pinpointing.

Overall, the Real Pro Elite EP 1272 is a well-designed shiatsu recliner. It comes with an excellent variety of massage therapies and can effectively target specific regions. The aesthetics of the chair design could have been better along with the warranty. The Panasonic EP 1272 offers effective massage therapy, so if you are looking for a mid-range massage chair, then this deserves your serious consideration.