Infrared massager: advantages, types, rules of use

Infrared massagers are widely used in the life of a modern person. To understand whether you need such a device at home, you need to understand its features and differences from other typical massagers, benefits, indications and contraindications for use. We’ll talk about this and another later.

What it is?

Infrared massagers are special devices that produce infrared radiation (IR). The devices are used to treat various diseases, for cosmetic purposes, as a means of prevention.

Modern industry offers a wide selection of massagers with infrared radiation in a wide price range. Both the simplest models and more expensive multifunctional options are on sale.

Benefits

Devices working on the basis of infrared radiation, in addition to massage itself, contribute to the formation of heat in the tissues. Devices accelerate the processes of regeneration of damaged tissues, contribute to the improvement of blood flow due to the expansion of the vascular network. The regular use of massagers stimulate the growth of new cells.

Infrared massagers have the following effects on the body:

• antispasmodic;
• anti-inflammatory;
• biostimulating;
• detoxification.

Among other things, devices based on infrared radiation:

• contribute to lowering blood pressure by expanding the lumen of blood vessels;
• provide high-quality muscle relaxation;
• improve sleep, relieve insomnia;
• stabilize the psycho-emotional state;
• have a general strengthening effect on the body, increase immunity and the ability of cells to resist infectious, pathogenic agents;
• improve the condition with inflammatory diseases of the joints and organs of the respiratory system, varicose veins, diabetes mellitus;
• accelerate blood and lymph flow, relieve swelling;
• contribute to the rapid restoration of damaged ligaments and muscles by increasing their elasticity;
• activate metabolism and accelerate calorie consumption, which helps to lose weight and reduce body fat in the most problematic places;

• improve the nutrition of cells and the penetration of moisture and other beneficial substances into them;
• during exposure to infrared rays, the epidermis is cleansed of keratinized cells, as a result, the skin becomes cleaner, fresher and toned.

Indications for use

Infrared simulators can be used at will, as well as for certain indications. The use of devices of this type is recommended for:

• diseases of the musculoskeletal system, in which there are degenerative and dystrophic processes in tissues, bones, joints;
• neurotic diseases - neuralgia, neuritis, etc .;
• some pathologies of ENT organs;
• eye pathologies;
• frostbite and burns, scars.

This is not an exhaustive list of indications for using infrared massagers. The use of the device can be recommended for certain diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, frequent stress, depression, obesity.

Kinds

Today you can buy an infrared massager on the Internet, as well as in specialized stores and pharmacies. Most often, the following types are offered for sale:

• Massage wraps. The devices are simple and easy to use. They have a heating function. They are used in any convenient place: on a computer chair, driving a car, on an ordinary home sofa. They work directionally - they work on the muscles of the buttocks, neck, back and shoulders.
• Facial massagers. Used to combat wrinkles, dark circles under the eyes, swelling, allow you to restore youthfulness and beauty to the skin of the face. A feature of IR massagers of this type is that they can be used even on especially delicate and sensitive skin around the eyes. After 2-3 weeks of using the device, the skin becomes more elastic, toned, and its tone evens out.
• Hand massagers. In 95% of cases they work from the network. Most often they have several work programs, as well as a convenient non-slip handle for massage. They guarantee maximum impact on different zones due to high-quality heating of IR.
• Pillows. The most convenient and comfortable. You can take with you on a trip. Used to massage a wide variety of areas.
• Foot hydra. Provide high-quality study of the feet with rollers or air bubbles with parallel exposure to infrared radiation. The devices are used to relieve fatigue in the legs after a hard day at various pathologies of the vessels of the lower extremities.

Terms of use

Despite the fact that infrared radiation is considered to be absolutely harmless, before starting the use of massagers, you must consult a doctor and be sure to study the instructions manufacturer.

In most cases, use the device as follows:

• Connect the device to the network and attach to the part of the body that will be massaged.
• Do not hold the device for more than 30-40 seconds in one area of ​​the body. Change your massage areas as often as possible.
• Before using the massager, determine the purpose of the massage. The movements of the apparatus towards the heart muscle are relaxing, from it they have a stimulating effect.
• Before starting use, select the desired operating mode of the device. Pressing the massager to the body with different strengths, adjust the intensity of the procedure.
• The average duration of a massage session should not exceed 10-15 minutes.
• Massage regularly: every day or every other day. Only in this case, the healing and cosmetic effect will be maximum.
• If you experience pain or any other unpleasant sensations, stop the procedure and consult your doctor. Massage should bring a pleasant, relaxing effect.
• Close your eyes when exposed to your face.

The procedure can be carried out in any convenient position - sitting, standing, lying. You can massage the necessary parts of the body yourself or ask for help from someone close.

Experts do not recommend conducting massage sessions just before bedtime. Any physiotherapeutic procedures have an exciting and stimulating effect on the central nervous system. As a result of this, insomnia may occur. Ideally, the massage should be completed 2-3 hours before bedtime.

Contraindications

IR massager is a useful device, but not always and not for everyone. In the presence of the following pathologies, the use of devices should be abandoned:

• any inflammatory diseases in the acute stage;
• purulent processes of diverse localization with difficult waste of contents;
• oncology (including benign neoplasms);
• active tuberculosis;
• any blood diseases;
• poor blood coagulation, tendency to bleeding;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• individual intolerance to the method.

People who have recently undergone any surgical interventions should use IR massagers with extreme caution.

In the presence of severe chronic pathologies, before the start of massage sessions, the permission of the attending physician should be obtained.

Massage should be abandoned at elevated body temperature, vascular diseases and jaundice.

Infrared massager is a good helper in the struggle for beauty and health. The main thing is to choose the most suitable device and use it in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations, taking into account the general state of health and the available contraindications. In this case, the effect of the use of the device will be extremely positive.