One of the best remedies to help relieve various pain syndromes at home is a massage roller. Its effectiveness is based on the development of Chinese medicine. They lie in the idea of influence by bundles of needles on biologically active points on the human body.
Operation principle
The device consists of a long curved handle. On one side of it is a rotating roller strewn with needles. They can have different plating (copper, nickel, zinc, iron, silver) and spacing.
Despite the simplicity of the design, the massage roller is a fairly effective tool used to eliminate and prevent various pathologies. The result is achieved through:
- exposure to parts of the body of the magnetic field formed due to the coating of needles;
- complex mechanical irritation of the skin that occurs during micro-injections.
Thanks to this, during massage with a roller, reflex-mechanical and galvano-electricalimpact on different areas of the body.
Benefit
The use of a massage roller helps in the fight against a large number of he alth problems. Its use contributes to:
- eliminate tension, pain in joints and muscles;
- significant improvement in metabolism and blood circulation;
- activation of all body systems;
- slow down inflammation;
- restoring tissue tone;
- relieve feelings of fatigue;
- immunity boost;
- strengthen the nervous system;
- inhibition of skin aging processes;
- decrease in fat deposits;
- decrease or complete disappearance of edema.
A roller with needles is used to massage the chest, back, legs, arms. Its systematic use helps to keep the face and neck youthful longer.
Regular cosmetic massage enhances the blood supply to the skin, increases its tone and ability to absorb nutrients more intensively, and also accelerates the supply of oxygen to tissues. As a result, there is a reduction in the number of wrinkles, an improvement in the color and turgor of the epidermis.
Features of use
In order to get the maximum effect from roller massage, you need to apply it correctly. To do this, follow simple rules:
- body should be in a comfortable relaxed position;
- it is necessary to press the needles on the skin area simultaneously with reciprocating movements;
- treat several zones at once in this order - head, back, chest, abdomen, upper and lower limbs;
- you should definitely watch for the absence of pain (only pleasant warmth should be felt).
During the procedure, the massage roller leaves microscopic punctures on the skin. Therefore, it must be strictly individual. However, sometimes there is an urgent need, and the massager is used by one of the relatives. If this happens, it is necessary to wipe it with chlorhexidine or alcohol solution before and after use.
Experts do not recommend boiling or washing the roller. This greatly reduces its lifespan. Ideally, each family member should have their own device.
Indications
The massage roller can be used even without any he alth problems. The procedure will help to simply relax, and after its completion there will be a noticeable surge of strength. However, there are cases when this device will be needed.
The use of a needle roller is recommended in the presence of such pathological conditions:
- visual or auditory impairment;
- neuralgia;
- pain in the head;
- cerebral palsy in children;
- local tissue soreness;
- vertebral anomalies;
- numbness or decreased sensation in various parts of the body;
- puffiness;
- manifestations of the consequences of injuries of various origins.
However, it should be borne in mind that even with certaintyin the development of such pathologies, you should not self-medicate. Before using the device, be sure to consult a doctor.
Contraindications
Do not forget that if used carelessly, the needle roller for massage can injure the skin. To prevent this from happening, you need to avoid excessive pressure on the body. During the procedure, the epidermis should turn red, but in no case should it be injured or scratched.
Especially carefully treat areas with moles. It is better not to touch these areas at all, bypassing them.
The needle massage roller must not be used when:
- manifestations of physical exhaustion;
- burns, frostbite, skin wounds;
- development of kidney, heart, liver pathologies;
- diagnosing diseases of the blood and organs involved in hematopoiesis;
- presence of tuberculosis;
- exacerbation of infectious diseases;
- appearance of acute respiratory infections;
- increased body temperature;
- formation of tumors of any etiology.
When choosing the right device, you need to consider how the roller will be used. For a back massage, you should purchase a larger model. It is more convenient to process the neck and face with small rollers. Medium sized massagers are the most versatile.
It will not be superfluous to consult a doctor before buying. The specialist will tell you which product to purchase will most effectively help insolving a he alth problem.
