Unit for Action on Biologically Active Body Points and the Relief of Paravertebral Muscles

Abstract

A unit has been designed to be applied within the area of physiotherapy and is applicable to both medical and athletic therapeutic programs to provide correction of functional states of the spine and the nervous system to eliminate nervous overloads, fatigue, and stress. Moreover, the unit corrects spinal disorders, paravertebral muscular disorders and can be used as a part of mobilizing procedures to act on biologically active body points, and as a part of therapeutic procedures to relieve the spine.

Claims

1. A unit for action on biologically active body points and the relief of paravertebral muscles, comprising: a base member including two pairs of narrow protrusions having spikes for a massage action for correcting a user's paravertebral muscles of the thoracic and the lumbar segments, and a pair of wide protrusions for an acupuncture action on the user's cervical region and bioactive body points; wherein each of the protrusions are shaped as pyramids with rounded tops, with hollows between each of the protrusions for the user's vertebral spinous processes to fit into; wherein spacing between each of the protrusion pairs are narrowest between the wide protrusions and are widest between the narrow protrusions; wherein the pair of wide protrusions is fitted with spikes.

2. The unit according to claim 1, further comprising electrodes at the tops of at least one of the pairs of protrusions are connected with an electronic module of the unit so as to expose the user's skin to therapeutic actions of electric currents, vibrations, magnetic fields, heat, sound, or light.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] Other advantages of the present invention will be readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein:

[0018] FIG. 1 illustrates a side view of the unit;

[0019] FIG. 2 illustrates a massage thoracic and lumbar massage protrusions side view;

[0020] FIG. 3 illustrates an acupuncture cervical and lumbar massage protrusions side view;

[0021] FIG. 4 illustrates a top view of the acupuncture protrusions complete with cervical spikes; and

[0022] FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-section of the unit with a schematic representation of the electronic module inside the unit and a layout of the electrodes located at the tops of the protrusions.

[0023] The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] The following description of the preferred embodiment(s) is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention, or uses.

[0025] Referring generally to the drawings, the unit for the action on biologically active body points and the paravertebral muscle relief is fitted with two pairs of massage protrusions, 1 and 2, respectively, to relieve the thoracic and the lumbar spinal segments, and a pair of acupuncture protrusions 4 (the spikes of pair 4 are marked with reference element 8) (e.g., see FIGS. 2, 3 and 4).

[0026] The protrusions 1, 2 and 4, respectively, are generally shaped like pyramids with rounded tops with the width of the hollows 3, 6, and 9, respectively, in between generally exceeding 25 mm for vertebral spinous processes to fit into those respective hollows (e.g., see FIGS. 1, 2 and 3). The spans between the protrusions, 1, 2 and 4, respectively, are generally the narrowest between the neck acupuncture protrusions, e.g., 4, and generally the widest between the lumbar massage protrusions, e.g., 1 and/or 2, considering that anatomical widths of respective spinal segments may vary from user to user, depending on their constitutions.

[0027] The spikes 5 at the bottom of the unit can keep the unit fixed on any exercise mat when the user is doing relief sessions on any of the spinal segment, in marked contrast to the analogs described in Russian Federation Patent No. 2465881 and Russian Federation Patent No. 144668, respectively, and are prone to slide around the floor.

[0028] FIG. 4 shows spikes 8 of the acupuncture protrusions, which provide deeper targeting of paravertebral muscle fibers of the neck and work on bioactive points and areas of the body.

[0029] FIG. 5 shows the electronic module inside the unit 7 and the electrodes 10, through which the nervous system receives correction with body currents, while muscles and ligaments receive other correction types, including vibrations, sound, heat, light, and/or magnetic field, which improve restorative processes at the unit application areas.

[0030] How to Use the Unit

[0031] The user should sit down, and then lay down onto the unit, so that the user's vertebral spinous processes fit into the base of the massage pair 1, 2 or the protrusions 4 of the unit, and remain lying down on the working unit from 2 to 15 minutes, depending on the state of their spine. The session “straightens out” and extends the spine, rendering it to a position contrary to pathological motor stereotypes, relieving the spinal column and restoring balance between antagonist muscles. The acupuncture protrusions 4 can be applied to both the neck and other body parts. The electrodes 10 provide correction of the functional state of the nervous system and facilitate the relief of paravertebral muscles. The protrusions 1, 2 press on the back muscles under the body weight, which relieves muscle hypotonia or hypertonia and activates restorative processes in the muscles, largely due to the programs implemented by means of the electronic module installed inside the unit.

[0032] Muscle relaxation, the controlled spine extension pose, the action of the body weight, the acupuncture action of the spines and the versatile action of the unit on spinal segment eliminate pathological blocks from spinal motor segments and restore their normal functional state, while action on bioactive body points activate regulatory processes in the body.

[0033] The unit can be used several times a day, doing 10-30 minute-long sessions, depending on the functional state of the user's spine and the overall body health.

[0034] The unit improves the efficiency of therapy of spinal and nervous system disorders and dysfunctions by use of body currents and due to the choice of appropriate body positions and poses. It also activates restorative processes, provides instant pain relief, and enhances spinal column amplitudes and speeds up regenerative processes.

[0035] The unit is easy to use and takes into account the user's functional state, allowing the user to choose the impact and the session time, with no medical staff involved.

[0036] The unit allows to prevent spinal disorders and distress, and to correct postural disorders.

[0037] The application areas of the unit include medicinal institutions (including healthcare institutions, preventive medicine institutions, and outpatient care), fitness centers, health centers, athletic facilities, and a domestic environment—as a basis of correctional, therapeutic, and rehabilitative sessions.

[0038] While the invention has been described with reference to an exemplary embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes can be made and equivalents can be substituted for elements thereof without departing from the scope of the invention. In addition, many modifications can be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from the essential scope thereof. Therefore, it is intended that the invention not be limited to the particular embodiment disclosed as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this invention, but that the invention will include all embodiments falling within the scope of the appended claims.