RU209714U1 - BACK MASSAGE DEVICE - Google Patents

Abstract

The utility model relates to medical equipment, namely to means of massage and self-massage of the back, abdomen, legs, both for independent use and with the help of an appropriate specialist. The technical result is to expand the arsenal of technical massage means. Also, the technical result is the ability to selectively act on any segment of the spinal column, and the impact force is more accurately determined and controlled by the patient's own weight. two main pyramidal protrusions with rounded tops, located symmetrically from the center on the opposite side of the swinging base, characterized in that the swinging base is made in the form of two flat surfaces conjugated at an obtuse angle, having a rounded top at the conjugation point, two additional pyramidal ledges with rounded tops, having a smaller size than the main ledges, and the distance between the tops of the main ledges is 7 cm, and the distance between the tops of the additional ledges is 5 cm.

Description

The utility model relates to medical equipment, namely to means of massage and self-massage of the back, abdomen, legs, both for independent use and with the help of an appropriate specialist.

Currently, much attention is paid to the search for inexpensive, affordable and effective rehabilitation methods, devices and means for correcting disorders of the musculoskeletal system with pathological changes in the spine and pain syndromes due to the ever-increasing number of people with disorders of the musculoskeletal function.

These problems are associated with deformities of the spinal column due to many factors of posture disorders, especially in childhood and adolescence and osteochondrosis in adults, in athletes due to increased loads, in office workers due to a fixed lifestyle in front of a computer and many other factors. .

Known simulator for the back - Corden [https://www.corden.ru/]. This device is made with three working faces - for the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

The disadvantage of this device is that the height of the working pyramids is the same on all sides, and the distance between the protrusions is not known. The height of the working side for the cervical spine is the same as for the thoracic and lumbar.

In contrast, in the claimed device, the thoracic and lumbar sections of the spine are unloaded on the lower side, and the cervical spine is unloaded on the high side surface of the device, which allows more efficient work with this particular section of the spine. In addition, the technical problem of the analog is the lack of a lower swing base, with the help of which additional massage rotational and amplitude movements are possible in the massage device for a more effective massage effect.

In our proposed Massage device, there is such a lower swinging base for amplitude massage, which creates an additional massage movement.

Known massager Armos [https://www.armoc.ru/], containing massage elements in the form of two pyramidal protrusions installed on the main surface and three small barrel-shaped protrusions on the side surface. On the lateral surface, two of the three barrel-shaped protrusions are located not in the middle, but on the edge.

The technical problem of the analogue is that it may not be convenient and dangerous to use due to the instability of the structure. This is due to the fact that this device allows you to massage with two small protrusions on the side surface that are located on the edge of the upper part of the massager, and not in the middle. . Therefore, the balance is disturbed and the design is unstable when applied.

Such an unstable position during use poses a threat to the cervical spine during use due to the location of the working pyramids on the side of the device.

In contrast to this analogue, the claimed device has reliable stability due to the location of the massage pyramidal elements of the massager in the middle of the structure.

A linear point massager is also known (patent RU 173165 U, publ.: 14.08.2017.), which includes a rod with handles, in the center of which massage rollers are fixedly located with the formation of a jumper between them, and the massage rollers are connected and arranged symmetrically with respect to the jumper, the edge rollers are connected to cone-shaped handles, passing at the end of the handle into cylindrical bases, the diameter of the massage rollers is equal to the diameter of the cylindrical bases, grooves are made on the surface of the bases, in which rubber rings are installed, characterized in that it contains two rollers, the center distance between which is 80-90 mm, and the rollers are connected to the handles and the jumper with a smooth transition.

The technical problem of the analog is that the linear-point massager works on the paravertebral muscles of the back and neck in the rolling mode and the massager moves in one direction, perpendicular to the axes of the balls, while the massaged areas of the back do not relax, there is a constant movement, and this reduces the effectiveness of the massage and elimination of muscle spasms.

In contrast to the analogue in the claimed device, the paravertebral muscles are relaxed due to deep forcing by the mass of its own weight in the mode of calm and deep relaxation and alternately working out each vertebra by the swing method, and the massage is carried out by the method of forcing and swinging.

A MASSAGE TOOL is known from the prior art (patent for industrial design RU 105041, publ.: 09/19/2017, author Valentina Afanasyevna Ermakova), which presents a massage device made in the form of a rocking box with two pyramids at the top. The lower rocking base allows you to make additional massage movements by rocking the device.

The solution was chosen as a prototype.

In the prototype, the massage device for the back is a rigid box-shaped structure with a swinging base and having two main pyramidal protrusions with rounded tops located on the opposite side of the swinging base, while the swinging base itself is made in the form of a sinusoidally curved surface.

In the prototype, a high-quality therapeutic effect is provided due to the swinging base of the device, which allows, due to the movements of the patient himself, to make amplitude movements from side to side, alternately relaxing the paravertebral muscles due to dosed massage movements produced by the patient himself.

The swinging base of the device allows you to independently control the amplitude of swinging from small to stronger deep punching with the help of massage pyramidal protrusions on the massage surface of the device.

The swinging base of the device also helps to relieve reflex muscle spasm and relieve muscle blockades of both the spinal column and the chest, abdomen, thighs, arms and feet due to the amplitude rotational massage effect.

Impact using the proposed device allows not only massaging the deep paravertebral muscles, but also allows using the protrusions of the device to carry out acupressure massage of the hips, buttocks, feet and abdomen and on the biologically active points of the patient's body.

The technical problem of the prototype turned out to be that the design of the device does not allow selective action on any segment of the spinal column, since the prototype has only one working side. The available protrusions are for the thoracic and lumbar areas only. There are no protrusions for the cervical spine on this model.

Unlike the prototype, the claimed device has two working sides - with pyramidal protrusions of different distances, designed separately for the cervical and lumbar-thoracic regions. That gives a more thorough, and therefore more effective study of the muscles of the spine. In addition, this model has a narrow, not high base.

In addition, in the prototype, the rocking base is made in the form of a sinusoidally curved surface, which does not allow the user to effectively feel the top of the rolling convexity and thereby does not allow more accurate determination and control of the force of impact on the massager by the patient's own weight.

The purpose of the utility model is to eliminate these technical problems.

The technical result is the expansion of the arsenal of technical means of massage. Also, the technical result is the ability to selectively act on any segment of the spinal column, and the impact force is more accurately determined and controlled by the patient's own weight.

This technical result is achieved due to the fact that a massage device for the back is claimed, which is a rigid box-shaped structure with a swinging base and having two main pyramidal protrusions with rounded tops located symmetrically from the center on the opposite side from the swinging base, characterized in that the swinging base is made in the form of two flat surfaces conjugated at an obtuse angle, having a rounded top in the place of conjugation, on the side face there are two additional pyramidal ledges with rounded tops, which are smaller than the main ledges, and the distance between the tops of the main ledges is 7 cm, and the distance between the tops of additional protrusions is 5 cm.

Preferably, the center distance between the main pyramidal massage protrusions corresponds to the boundaries of the vertebral region of the paravertebral muscles of the back and is 70-80 mm.

Preferably, the interaxial distance between the additional pyramidal massage protrusions corresponds to the boundaries of the vertebral region of the paravertebral muscles of the neck and is 45-55 mm.

Brief description of the drawings

On FIG. 1 shows the design of the claimed device (side view).

On FIG. 2 shows the design of the claimed device (top view).

On FIG. 3 shows the location of the device for the purpose of influencing the paravertebral muscles of the back.

On FIG. 4 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massage of the cervical spine.

On FIG. 5 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massage of the thoracic spine.

On FIG. 6 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massage of the lumbar spine and sacrum.

On FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the buttocks and thighs, respectively.

On FIG. 9 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the shoulders and forearms.

On FIG. 10 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the shoulders and forearms.

On FIG. 11 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the sternum.

In the drawings: 1 - base, 2 - side face, 3 - upper part, 4 - main pyramidal protrusion, 5 - additional pyramidal protrusion, 6 - flat base surfaces mated at an obtuse angle, having a rounded top at the mating point - 7.

Implementation of the utility model

The massage device for the back (see Fig. 1, Fig. 2) is a rigid box-shaped structure with a swinging base 1 and having two main pyramidal protrusions 4 with rounded tops, located symmetrically from the center on the opposite side of the swinging base 1 in the upper part 3 designs.

What is new is that the oscillating base 1 is made in the form of two flat surfaces 6 conjugated at an obtuse angle, having a rounded top 7 at the conjugation point. On the side face 2 there are two additional pyramidal protrusions 5 with rounded tops, which are smaller than the main protrusions 4 .

In this case, the distance D between the tops of the main protrusions 4 is 7 cm - for working with the thoracic, lumbar, sacral spine, and the distance d between the tops of the additional protrusions is 5 cm - for the impact on the cervical spine. To work with the abdomen, chest, arms and legs - both sides of the device and all protrusions are used.

Due to the need to observe the specified distances between the tops of the protrusions 4, 5, two additional pyramidal protrusions 5 must be smaller than the main protrusions 4.

Two additional pyramidal protrusions 5 on the side face 2 are intended for correction of the cervical vertebrae, and are also used for acupressure massage of the hips, legs, feet, abdomen and other biologically active points.

The advantage of the proposed device is the availability and safety of use in various conditions.

The massage device for the back is small in volume and weight, which makes it possible to use the device both in medical institutions and in offices, on the road, on vacation, at home.

Also, the advantage of the proposed utility model is its multifunctional and most effective impact not only on the spine, but also on other parts of the body such as the buttocks, thighs, feet, arms and abdomen.

With the help of the main 4 and additional 5 pyramidal massage protrusions in two different planes, stability relative to the horizontal surface is ensured. With their help, there is a therapeutic effect on all parts of the spine and on the whole body.

The lower side of the base 1 of the massage device is made in the form of two flat surfaces 6 mated at an obtuse angle, having a rounded top 7 at the point of conjugation. from the prototype, where the bulge occupies most of the base, the user feels it more effectively, which allows the user to more accurately assess the load and determine the swing amplitude.

Thus, the impact force is more precisely determined and controlled by the patient's own weight due to the stable balanced design with a lower swing base.

When designing a device for maximum penetration into deep muscle zones by massage protrusions, the principles of mathematical modeling were used, which made it possible to create a design that could dose the degree of symmetrical load due to limited, smooth, sparing movements of the patient himself on the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine.

The design of the proposed massage device allows the use of a safe method for the treatment of articular and neuromuscular pathology, based on the principle of unloading and individual correction of the spine.

The device allows natural, individually dosed pressure by the weight of one's own body on the device and due to its movement along the entire spine to achieve alternately unloading of the cervical, thoracic and lumbosacral spine (see Fig. 3).

Due to the convex lower base, which has a slight bend, a deeper effect on the paravertebral muscles of the back is achieved by swinging.

Exercises on a similar massage device for the back with a specialist or independently lead to a decrease and elimination of pain in the spine, an increase in its mobility, relaxation of tense paravertebral muscles, improvement of blood circulation in the massaged area, removal of muscle blocks and clamps.

The mechanism of the therapeutic action of the device is based on the principle of deep penetration of the massage protrusions of the device into the muscle tissues of the spinal system, by pushing with the weight of one's own body to relieve muscle spasms and, accordingly, stretch the shortened muscles and release the vertebrae, thereby restoring their mobility and nutrition by the circulatory system.

A high-quality therapeutic effect is also ensured by a consistent effect with the help of massage protrusions on all sections of the spine in turn from the cervical, thoracic to the lumbar and sacral sections - aimed at normalizing the entire spinal column as a single organism.

The interaxial distance between the main pyramidal massage protrusions corresponds to the boundaries of the vertebral region of the paravertebral muscles of the back and is 70-80 mm.

The interaxial distance between the additional pyramidal massage protrusions corresponds to the boundaries of the vertebral region of the paravertebral muscles of the neck and is 45-55 mm.

The underside of the base 1 is designed with a slight convex curve for a rocking effect on the back massage device for a more effective and deeper rotational massage.

The utility model can be made from a single piece of wood, artificial stone, or in one-piece molding from medical plastics.

In the claimed device, there are two mechanisms of therapeutic action:

1. Mechanical - associated directly with the direct massaging of the areas of the spine, chest, abdomen, followed by the restoration of normal function of the vertebrae, blocked joints and congestion.

2. Reflex - occurs as a result of exposure to the proprioreceptors of muscles, vertebrae, tendons and joint capsules. Eliminates blockade of the vertebrae and spasm and surrounding muscles and has a cumulative effect.

The therapeutic effect of the device refers to the so-called soft technique of pushing the paravertebral muscles, which allows you to create the necessary conditions for muscle relaxation and at the same time reduce the severity of pain. The rocking effect on the massager allows more metered soft or deep action on the paravertebral muscles of the back due to the amplitude of the action chosen by the patient.

Working with the device reduces and eliminates pain in the spine, increases its mobility, relaxes tense paravertebral muscles, improves blood circulation in the spine and in the internal organs controlled through the nervous spinal system.

The mechanism of the therapeutic action of the device is based on the principle of deep penetration of the protrusions of the device into the muscular-fascial tissues of the spinal system, stretching of the shortened muscles and opening of the facet joints, thereby restoring their mobility.

For the most effective massage on the massaged surface device (or the convenience of massage), the device is moved along the spinal column with its initial position unchanged in the direction of the arrows.

Indications for the use of the device according to needs are:

- restriction of mobility in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine,

- reflex pain syndrome due to slight displacement of the vertebrae, protrusion of the fibrous ring of the intervertebral disc - protrusion and hernia of the spine,

- headaches in the cervical-occipital region, neuralgia of the occipital nerves

- scoliosis, kyphosis and kypholordosis,

- sciatica, lumbago, neuralgia,

- displacement of disks,

- muscle diseases: myositis, hypertonicity, hypotonicity, congestion,

- pinching of the sciatic nerve,

- pain in the neck and back with professional and sports muscle strain, including drivers of various types of transport and people in sedentary professions,

- prevention of painful conditions and stiffness of the spine,

- general health improvement.

During massage, the device is placed in the desired section of the spine between two massaging protrusions of the massage device, located at a distance corresponding to the boundaries of the paravertebral region of the mobilized section of the spine.

Then, punching and amplitude massage are performed under the action of its own weight and rotation relative to the mobilized spine.

The pressure massage is performed in the prone position on the stomach under the action of the own weight of the reflexogenic zones of the abdomen and chest, while placing the navel and sternum, respectively, in the middle between the two massaging protrusions of the massage device.

In addition, when performing pressure massage of the abdomen, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are placed along the borders of the abdomen. EFFECT: method allows eliminating reflex spasm of muscles not only in the region of the spine, but also in the chest and abdomen.

The use of the claimed massage device for the back consists in the sequential execution of the study by a person in the supine position of the massage of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, chest, abdomen, thighs, buttocks, arms.

Example 1. Massage of the cervical region.

On FIG. 3 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massage of the cervical spine.

Massage of the cervical region is performed in the supine position with the help of a high side surface of the device, where two protrusions of the massage device are located, and when performing a massage of the cervical region, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are located along the borders.

Each rotation of the spine relative to the mobilized section is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight using the technique of pushing and rotation.

In this case, the spine should be placed between two massaging pyramidal protrusions of the massage device located on the sides of the device.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

Example 2. Massage of the thoracic spine.

On FIG. 4 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massage of the thoracic spine.

During amplitude massage of the zones of the thoracic spine, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are placed transversely, after which the massage device is sequentially moved.

Each rotation relative to the mobilized section is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight, using the technique of pushing and swinging on the massage device.

In this case, the spine should be placed between two massaging pyramidal protrusions of the massage device located on the sides of the device.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

Example 3. Massage of the lumbar and sacrum.

On FIG. 5 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the lumbar spine and sacrum.

During the amplitude massage of the reflexogenic zones of the lower back and sacrum, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are sequentially placed longitudinally to the right and left along the border of the spine.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight, using the technique of pushing and swinging on the massage device.

In this case, the spine should be placed between two massaging pyramidal protrusions of the massage device located on the sides of the device.

Each rotation of the spine relative to the mobilized section is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

Example 4. Massage of the buttocks and thighs.

On FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the buttocks and thighs, respectively.

Massage of the reflexogenic zones of the legs, thighs is performed in the supine position with the help of a high side surface of the device, where two protrusions of the massage device are located, and during the massage, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are placed along the borders.

Each rotation is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight, using the technique of pushing and rotation.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

Example 5. Massage of the shoulders and forearms.

On FIG. 8 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the shoulders and forearms.

Massage of the reflexogenic zones of the hands: stoves, forearms are performed in the supine position using the high side surface of the device, where two protrusions of the massage device are located, and when performing the massage, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are placed along the borders.

Each rotation is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight, using the technique of pushing and rotation.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

Example 6. Massage of the abdomen.

On FIG. 9 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the shoulders and forearms.

Massage of the internal organs is performed in the prone position with the help of a high side surface of the device, where two protrusions of the massage device are located, and during the massage, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are placed along the borders.

Each rotation is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight, using the technique of pushing and rotation.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

Example 7. Massage of the sternum.

On FIG. 10 shows the location of the device for the purpose of massaging the sternum.

Massage of the reflexogenic zones of the thoracic region is performed in the prone position with the help of a high side surface of the device, where two protrusions of the massage device are located, and during the massage, the massaging protrusions of the massage device are placed along the borders.

Each rotation is performed until a slight painful sensation appears, after which the rotational movement is suspended until a sensation of muscle relaxation appears and pain decreases.

Massage is performed under the influence of its own weight, using the technique of pushing and rotation.

Each massage effect begins on exhalation and continues with calm deep breathing.

The depth of impact (indentation) and intensity of massage in any described example depends on the selected amplitude of the rocking technique on the Massage Device. This swinging technique, which is provided by a convex lower base, improves kneading of the skin, superficial and deep muscles.

The ease of use is increased because the massage is carried out both by the pushing method and by the swing method due to the design of the device, and this allows the user to choose the most convenient and effective method of influencing the body.

Claims (1)

Massage device for the back, which is a rigid box-shaped structure with a swinging base and having two main pyramidal protrusions with rounded tops, located symmetrically from the center on the opposite side of the swinging base, characterized in that the swinging base is made in the form of two flat surfaces conjugated at an obtuse angle , which have a rounded top at the junction, on the side face there are two additional pyramidal ledges with rounded tops that are smaller than the main ledges, and the distance between the tops of the main ledges is 7 cm, and the distance between the tops of the additional ledges is 5 cm.

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