Vibration massage is a mechanical effect on the human body to relieve pain and relieve inflammation. Massage is carried out both with hands and with the help of medical devices.
The mechanism of the impact of vibration waves on the human body has been of interest to specialists since time immemorial, but only in the twentieth century did a special technique for using vibrational movements during massage appear. Close attention during the massage was given to the dosage of the overall effect. It turned out that vibration exposure should be stopped if the patient feels the slightest discomfort, because mechanical or vibration massage can seriously harm he alth.
Benefits of the procedure
During vibration massage, oscillatory waves come to the massaged area of the body, and from it to damaged tissues and muscles. The power or strength of the impact depends on the amplitude and frequency of the oscillatory wave and the duration of the action on a specific area of the body.
Vibration massage helps to relax muscles, relieve pain and inflammation, and energize.
Vibromassage is a medical procedure that is widely used in medicineto combat various diseases and improve the general condition of the patient's body.
Experts in the field of medicine unanimously claim that vibration waves are able to penetrate deep into the body, positively affecting not only the muscles, but also the internal organs. Vibration massage cannot be compared with a conventional massage treatment.
Hardware massage
If a device for vibration massage is used, then the frequency of the waves is adjusted on the remote control or a special scoreboard. For this, a certain program is built into the device.
There are models of vibrating massagers, which have a built-in function to change the thermal regime and wave frequency. Vibrational effects relieve nervous tension in the muscles.
Special nozzles help to target the focus of pain, activate blood circulation and promote the removal of metabolic products from the body. Proper vibration massage helps to improve the functioning of the heart, blood vessels and the body as a whole.
Mechanical action promotes relaxation of the muscular system, the withdrawal of lactic acid. A course of vibration massage is prescribed for patients with diseases of the heart, respiratory organs and musculoskeletal system as a result of various injuries.
Vibration massage for children
In diseases of the respiratory organs, it is the vibration massage of the chest that is prescribed. For children, both hardware and manual exposure can be applied. Mechanical influence allows you to speed up the process of sputum discharge from the bronchi.
First, a massage is performed from behind, when the baby lies on his stomach or side. First you need to calm the child and get his attention. It is advisable to spend the entire massage session in the form of a game so that the baby is interested.
Mechanical vibration effect is produced by hands or a special massager:
- First you need to put the little patient on his stomach. Beforehand, in the place where the tummy will be located, you need to put a soft pillow so that the shoulders are on the same level with the lower ribs.
- Then, each intercostal area is thoroughly rubbed and massaged - this will speed up blood flow and facilitate the removal of sputum.
Vibrating chest massage for babies is performed by tapping with palms and fingers. During a massage session, the child must be planted a couple of times and asked to breathe. If the baby’s age does not allow this, then the parents or the massage therapist should grab him by the ribs and compress the chest as you exhale. It is allowed to do vibration massage to a child only from the age of six months, not earlier.
Mechanical action in bronchitis
A child's illness is a sleepless and tiring time for mom. Cough and sputum complicate the breathing of the crumbs and give him a lot of torment. Medicines are ineffective, and what to do next is unknown.
That's why mommies come to the rescuevibration massage for bronchitis. In children, sputum from the bronchi leaves quite difficult, which is why a dry cough is so tormenting. In this case, mechanical tapping on the back of the baby is appropriate.
If the baby is less than a year old, it is advisable to put your hand under his back and make a tapping movement with your fist on your own hand. Thus, a small effect is made on the back of the crumbs and the bronchi as a whole. This method is considered gentle.
If the child is older than a year, tapping movements are made on the very back without a palm. In this case, it is necessary to avoid hits on the spine.
Correct baby position
There is one little secret about performing vibration massage for children. For a better discharge of sputum, it is necessary to create conditions for its accelerated outflow. This will help keep the lower lungs from collecting mucus.
First of all, you need to sit comfortably on the sofa and put the baby on your knees so that his head is on the seat and his back is on his feet. This will direct the sputum to the exit of the lungs, and not to the lower section. If the baby refuses to lie on his lap, place him on the couch. The surface must be hard enough.
Indications for the procedure
The vibrations that affect the human body during the procedure irritate the nerve endings, which means that vibration massage is an ideal tool for treating diseases such as neurosis, paralysis, neurasthenia and convulsions.
Vibration currents help expand blood vessels, increase blood flow, saturate body cells with oxygen and reduce inflammatory processes that are inherent in the following pathologies:
- arthritis and osteochondrosis;
- diseases of the gastrointestinal tract;
- asthma;
- bronchitis.
Vibration massage: contraindications
Any type of massage has its contraindications, and vibration is no exception. You should not use vibration exposure if:
- a person has thrombophlebitis;
- infectious diseases present;
- detected heart failure;
- a person is prone to hypertension;
- has a spinal injury, tuberculosis.
Before starting a massage, you need to consult a specialist. In addition, the modern technology industry produces many models of vibrating massagers that can be used at home. But do not give in to the temptation and purchase such a device, all the nuances and difficulties are in everything.
- Need to know what the massager is used for.
- You need to know the location of all active points in the body. For example, vibration massage for bronchitis is done only on the back.
- Operating mode and vibration frequency are items that require special attention. After all, each biologically active point of the body requires an individual impact.
Important to know
When applying the vibration massage technique on your own, you need to know the following rules:
- Massage of the abdomen is carried out only after consulting a specialist.
- When urolithiasis, vibration exposure is prohibited.
- Movements should be smooth, strictly clockwise.
- Massage of the back, legs and abdomen is performed only in the supine position.
- Don't massage yourself directly on the skin, it is better to make movements on the clothes.
- Do not use creams, gels or other emollients.
- The slightest discomfort should signal that the procedure must be completed.
- Improvements come after several procedures, it all depends on the correctness of the actions.
It is important to listen to your own feelings, and your body will not deceive you.
