What is a vibrating massage: a description of the procedure and the indication

Vibration massage is a mechanical effect on the human body to relieve pain and relieve inflammation. Massage is carried out with both hands and with the help of medical devices.

The mechanism of the impact of vibration waves on the human body was of interest to specialists even in time immemorial, but only in the twentieth century did a special technique for using vibrational movements during massage. Attention during the massage was paid to the dosage of general influence. It turned out that the vibrating effect should be stopped if the patient feels the slightest discomfort, because a mechanical or vibrating massage can seriously damage your health.

Benefits of the procedure

In vibration massage vibrational waves enter the massaged area of the body, and from it to the damaged tissues and muscles. The power or force of the action depends on the amplitude and frequency of the oscillating wave and the duration of the action on a specific part 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 medicine to combat various diseases and improve the general condition of the patient's body.

Specialists in the field of medicine unanimously assert that vibrating waves can penetrate deep into the body, positively affecting not only the muscles, but also the internal organs. Vibration massage can not be compared with the usual massage procedure.

Hardware massage

If the device is used for vibrating massage, the frequency of the waves is regulated on the panel or a special scoreboard. For this purpose, a certain program is built into the device.

There are models of vibro-massagers, in which the function of changing the thermal regime and the frequency of waves is built in. Vibrational effects relieve nervous tension in the muscles.

Special nozzles help to pinpoint the point of pain, activate blood circulation and promote the removal of metabolic products from the body. Correct vibrating massage helps to adjust the work of the heart, blood vessels and the body as a whole.

Mechanical action helps to relax the muscle system, the withdrawal of lactic acid. The course of vibrational massage is prescribed for patients with heart disease, respiratory organs and musculoskeletal system as a result of various injuries.

Vibrating massage for children

In diseases of respiratory organs, it is the vibratory massage of the thorax that is prescribed. For children, both hardware and manual effects can be applied. Mechanical influence makes it possible to accelerate the process of sputum discharge from the bronchi.

First, massage is performed from behind, when the baby lies on the stomach or side. Preliminary it is necessary to calm the child and draw his attention. It is advisable to conduct the entire massage session in the form of a game, so that the baby is interested.

The mechanical vibration effect is made by hands or by a special massager:

1. First you need to put a small patient on the stomach. Previously, the place where the tummy will be located, you need to put a soft pillow, so that the shoulders were on the same level with the lower ribs.

2. Then, each intercostal area is carefully rubbed and massaged - this will speed up the flow of blood and facilitate the excretion of sputum.

Vibration chest massage for babies is performed by tapping with palms and fingers. During the massage, the child should be planted a couple of times and asked to breathe. If the age of the baby does not allow it, then the parents or the masseur should grab him by the ribs and squeeze the chest on exhalation. It is allowed to do vibrating massage to a child only from the age of six months, not earlier.

Mechanical effects in bronchitis

Disease of the child is a sleepless and tiring time for the mother. Cough and sputum complicate the breathing of crumbs and give him a lot of anguish. Medications are ineffective, and what to do next - is unknown.

That's why to help mummies comes vibrating massage with bronchitis. In children, sputum from the bronchi departs quite difficult, so it so torments dry cough. In this case, a mechanical tapping on the back of the baby is appropriate.

If the child's age is less than a year, it is advisable to put a palm under his back and perform a tapping motion on his own hand. Thus, there is a slight effect on the back of the crumbs and bronchi as a whole. This method is considered sparing.

If the child is older than a year, tapping movements are made on the back without a palm. In this case, it is necessary to avoid hitting the spine.

Correct position of the child

There is one little secret concerning the performance of vibrational massage for children. For better separation of sputum, it is necessary to create conditions for its accelerated outflow. This will help to protect the lower parts of the lungs from the accumulation of waste mucus.

First of all, it is necessary to sit comfortably on the sofa and put the baby on his knees so that his head is on the seat, and the back is on his feet. This will direct the phlegm to the exit from the lungs, and not to the lower part. If the baby refuses to lie on his lap, place it on the couch. The surface must be sufficiently firm.

Indications for the procedure

Vibrations affecting the human body during the procedure irritate the nerve endings, which means that vibrating massage is an ideal tool for treating diseases such as neurosis, paralysis, neurasthenia and convulsions.

Vibration currents help to 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 kind of massage has its contra-indications, and vibrating is no exception. It is not necessary to apply vibratory action if:

• A person has thrombophlebitis;
• There are infectious diseases;
• Heart failure was detected;
• A person is prone to hypertension;
• There are injuries of the spine, tuberculosis.

Before you start the massage, you need to consult a specialist. In addition, the modern technology industry produces a variety of models of vibro-massagers that can be used at home. But do not give in to temptation and acquire such a device, all the nuances and complications are in everything.

1. It is necessary to know what the massager is used for.
2. It is necessary to know the location of all active points in the body. For example, vibration massage with bronchitis is done only on the back.
3. Operating mode and frequency of oscillations are items that require special attention. After all, every biologically active point of the body requires an individual effect.

It is important to know!

Applying the vibration massage technique alone, you need to know the following rules:

1. Massage of the abdomen is carried out only after consulting a specialist.
2. With urolithiasis, vibration exposure is prohibited.
3. Movements should be smooth, strictly clockwise.
4. Massage of the back, legs and abdomen is carried out only in the supine position.
5. Do not do it yourself on the skin, it's better to do the movements on clothes.
6. Do not use creams, gels or other emollients.
7. The slightest discomfort should serve as a signal that the procedure must be completed.
8. Improvements come after several procedures, it all depends on the correctness of the actions.

It is important to listen to your own feelings, and the organism will not deceive you.