What is the most common human ailment statistically? Naturally, the back - there is probably no surprise here.
Back pain accounts for as much as 96% of the pain complaints that plague Poles. It is followed by leg pain (85%), and neck pain (79%) right behind them.
What is the reason for back pain? The spine is built from various "elements," and basically, any of them can be the source of pain. Here we have a whole range of possibilities: congenital or acquired conditions, overexertion, improper posture, a sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical activity, and an improper mattress for sleeping.
Is it possible to prevent these ailments from occurring, and when they do strike, to deal with them effectively?
It is. That is exactly what back massage devices, or as some prefer, spine massage devices, are for.
Do spine massage devices massage the spine?
Let's start with the most important thing. "Spine massage device" is a conventional name. We do not massage the spine itself, but the so-called paraspinal muscles. What kind of muscles are these? These are the structures that surround the spine and move it.
For our spine to function properly and to regenerate, it must be mechanically efficient, which means that the paraspinal muscles must be flexible, strong, and have good coordination. An appropriate massage will support them in this.
What do back massage devices offer?
Tight paraspinal muscles are a common cause of pain. A good solution in such a case is a massage, for example, on a back massage mat.
All Quattromed series massage mats perform a massage using the Shiatsu technique. This is a combination of kneading and the so-called rolling. This type of massage allows you to remove tension and make the muscles more flexible.
An additional advantage of the mats is the jade heating function. Heating alone has a relaxing effect on the muscles, while heated jade generates long-wave infrared radiation, which penetrates deep into the muscles, relaxing their deepest structures.
Let's remember that our body does not recognize individual muscles, but rather whole groups that perform a specific movement. Therefore, it is important to massage the muscles along the entire spine, rather than focusing only on the spot that hurts. This should be kept in mind especially when using smaller back massage devices, such as a massage pillow.
Back massage tools - a handy alternative
There are situations when we really need a back massage, but we do not have a mat available - for instance, because we are away from home and do not have access to a power source.
In such situations, various types of smaller back massage tools will prove helpful, such as the
Tappymed III hand-held massager or the
MediGunPRO muscle gun.
Another good solution is using an
MioMat acupressure mat - it very effectively helps to eliminate muscle tension and relieves back pain.
If you are struggling with back pain, it is worth getting a suitable massage device. Also, remember to strengthen, among others, your abdominal muscles - their weakness causes excessive tightening of the back muscles. Our body is a complex mechanism that needs to be approached holistically. A physiotherapist or osteopath will certainly show you how to do this correctly.
In the meantime, we are here to provide professional advice on choosing the best massage device
for your ailments.
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