A massage table is a piece of equipment, the importance of which cannot be undermined during massage therapy.  A massage taken on an uncomfortable or wrong kind of table will not serve its purpose and will leave you unhappy at the end of the session.  The massage base needs to be firm, comfortable and offer good support. Hence choosing the right massage table is as important as choosing your masseur for your massage therapy.

Here are some guidelines to choose a massage table -

Height - The standard range is between 24" to 34" that is considered usable by most practitioners for a variety of massages including therapeutic massage, facials or physical therapy.

Width - The rule of thumb prescribes narrow width tables as these allow maximum access to the entire body.  It offers increased portability as well.  Extra wide table width means extra effort in reaching your client.  This can be tiresome for the masseur.

Large sized people such as athletes might require larger massage tables pertaining to their size.  This may be the case also for therapists who kneel or straddle the tables during treatment.
You could opt for massage tables that have height adjusting facility.  This is useful in putting just the right amount of pressure whatever the height of the masseur.  The tables could be padded to provide a comfortable surface.  Lightweight and collapsible massage tables are practical and portable.

Ergonomics is an important consideration while purchasing a massage table.  This includes the optimum height, width and accessories for the massage table.  An ergonomic massage table helps the masseur operate in harmony with the client using the latest in technology.