MASSAGE METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CARRYING OUT SAME

Abstract

A massage method includes acting on localized portions of a patient's body using streams of a pressurized fluid medium is characterized in that the streams of the fluid medium are formed as pulsating streams by a contoured surface with continuous channels and act on a chosen localized portion of the patient's body until resonant vibration occurs within the range of audio frequencies that are characteristic for that portion. A device for carrying out a massage according to the claimed method comprises a fluid medium generator connected to massage heads. In the claimed massage method and device for carrying out same, the introduction of novel structural elements and parameters results in a different action on localized portions of the patient, while simplifying adjustment of the parameters of said action and increasing the range of localized portions that can be acted on.

Claims

1-2. (canceled)

3. A method of massage, comprising: forming pulsating flows of a medium moving under pressure by a relief surface comprising continuous channels; and directing the pulsating flows of the medium to act on a selected local area of a patient until resonant vibrations occur in a range of sound frequencies characteristic of the selected local area.

4. The method as claimed in claim 3, further comprising: bringing a massage nozzle in contact with a patient's body, the massage nozzle comprising the relief surface and a central passage channel and said massage nozzle connected to a generator for moving the medium under pressure; wherein the medium flows through the central passage channel of the massage nozzle and then flows between the relief surface of the massage nozzle and the patient's body with the continuous channels forming the pulsating flows.

5. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein a flow rate of the medium is adjustable.

6. The method as claimed in claim 4, wherein nozzles with different types of relief surfaces are used for different local zones on the patient's body.

7. A massage device comprising: a generator for moving a medium connected to massage nozzles; wherein a surface of the massage nozzles is provided with continuous channels to form a pulsating flow of the medium.

8. The massage device as claimed in claim 7, wherein the generator and the massage nozzles are connected by flexible hoses.

9. The massage device as claimed in claim 7, wherein each massage nozzle comprises one central passage channel for the medium.

10. The massage device as claimed in claim 9, wherein each massage nozzle comprises a relief surface located around the central passage channel and comprises said continuous channels.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] The FIGURE shows a device for performing a massage according to the claimed method, wherein massage nozzles 1 with a relief surface 6 and passage channels 5 and holders 4 in the form of handles are movably connected to a generator 3 for a moving medium using flexible hoses 2.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The invention is carried out as follows: a local massage area is selected, a massage nozzle 1 with a relief surface 6 is brought in contact to the patient's body. The generator 3 for providing the flow of the moving medium in the form of an air, water, or air-water flow under pressure is switched on so that the moving medium under pressure flows through the flexible hoses 2, then along the holders 4 of the massage nozzles 1 and through the passage channels 5 of the massage nozzles 1 and then between the relief surface 6 of the massage nozzle 1 and the patient's body. The relief surface 6 of the massage head 1 with continuous channels 5 enables the formation of a continuous or discretely adjustable pulsating flow of the pressurized moving medium when the stream of the moving medium under pressure is supplied. It is the pulsating flow of the moving medium that produces resonant vibrations in the spectrum of sound frequencies in the patient's tissues, which are characteristic for that area of the patient. The moment of appearance of sound frequencies indicates a sufficient level of activation of the selected local zone. The vibrations enable the patient's superficial and deep layers of the body, including damaged layers of the body, to be activated sufficiently evenly. At the same time, it is possible to determine and select parameters individually for each patient and for different local zones on the patient's body, by using nozzles 1 with different types of relief surfaces 6, thereby it is possible to change the intensity and pace of the flow of the medium provided by the generator 3. During a test, the results were evaluated based on the person's sensation and well-being. Very often pain syndrome disappears after the first massage. By adjusting the flow rate of the moving medium, the massage has a stimulating or relaxing effect on the patient. The resonance effect has a long-lasting effect. After the massage, the patient feels a vibration in the muscles and the so-called “muscle joy” for a long time.

[0016] Resonant vibrations speed up the metabolism in the patient's tissues, enabling the elimination of stagnation in the body and the discomfort caused by this stagnation. At the same time, it is worth noting the simplicity of the massage, so it is accessible and easy for the patient to perform self-massage in any selected area of the body.

[0017] Massages with the proposed massage device according to the claimed method can be used for: [0018] Performing a cosmetic massage, that effectively tightens the skin of the face, relieves puffiness, improves the complexion; [0019] Carrying out a preventive massage for various diseases due to the fact that the resonant vibrations occurring in the patient's tissues make it possible to eliminate congestion in the human body, improve metabolism, remove excess fluid due to lymphatic drainage and to enhance the tone of muscles and blood vessels; [0020] Carrying out a rehabilitation massage after operations of fractures; [0021] Carrying out sports massages to minimize overexertion and overwork after exercise; [0022] Posture correction massage; [0023] Carrying out a massage in a whirlpool, in a bathroom, in a pool, in a bath; [0024] Conducting self-massage and “hardware-only” massage at home and in massage parlors.