Massage beds: characteristics, types, contraindications

Massage beds are considered to be one of the most effective electric massagers. Their feature is that the procedure allows you to affect all parts of the spine at the same time. Therefore, with their help you can get rid of many ailments, or simply relieve fatigue.

Main characteristics

The device can carry out the following types of massage therapy:

• infrared heating;
• jade roller therapy;
• reflexology;
• acupressure.

Different models of massage beds differ in their functionality and techniques of the procedure. Some devices are intended solely for medical purposes, while others can be used simply to relax the body after a hard working day. All without exception, the beds allow you to set the desired height of the device and the angle of inclination. This makes it possible to carry out highly specialized procedures. The devices also have an adjustable power level and a choice of operating mode.

Innovative massage bed models automatically detect muscle fatigue. This procedure is as gentle as possible with respect to the body, acting locally.

Views and features

For effective massage, it is necessary to use the device correctly and, accordingly, to choose the right type of massager. There are three types of massage beds:

1. Traction bed. The equipment is professional, therefore it is used only in specialized institutions. They are designed to stretch the spine. A massage session on a traction bed is necessarily held under the supervision of a doctor. In the case of a hernia of the spinal disc, the equipment allows you to locally affect a specific area of ​​the back. The intensity of the device, the heat level and other features of the mode are individually regulated.
2. Hydromassage bed. This is a non-contact hydromechanical massage technique. Procedures are carried out in massage parlors, spa centers and other cosmetic institutions. On the person lying on the bed, a concentrated stream of water is supplied. The surface of the bed allows a stream of water to affect the body mechanically, and at the same time warm it. Hydromassage can be prescribed as a medical procedure or to relieve fatigue.
3. Jade bed. Exposure to roller jade beds is the most gentle. Therefore, the device is suitable for home use without the supervision of a doctor. Massage is carried out by spinning rollers that relieve muscle tension, stretch the spine and give the body a tone. Roller jade beds can often be found in beauty salons, gyms and massage rooms.

Destination

Most often, a session on a massage bed is performed to treat problems of the musculoskeletal system. Such problems include:

• scoliosis of the initial stages;
• prolapse of intervertebral discs;
• incorrect posture;
• osteochondrosis and others.

But a hardware massage procedure can be prescribed by a doctor for diseases that are not associated with the back. It can be:

• diseases of the cardiovascular system, like vegetovascular dystonia, hypertension, etc .;
• respiratory diseases like bronchitis, asthma, etc .;
• diseases of the nervous system, such as neurosis, migraine, neuralgia, etc .;
• impaired cognitive function, such as hearing or vision.

You can use an electric massage bed not only having health problems, but also to combat banal overwork. Such procedures will strengthen the immune system, lose weight, bring the body into tone.

Contraindications

Like any other medical procedure, mechanical massage using a bed has a number of contraindications. First of all, it is worth highlighting three groups of people who are contraindicated in the procedure:

• Children under the age of three. At such a young age, soft and hard tissues are still quite weak. A massage bed gives a relatively large load on the spine and muscles, so the child may be injured.
• Pregnant For pregnant women, massage is quite a danger. If the procedure is performed in the first trimester of pregnancy, a miscarriage may occur. In the later stages, you can harm the fetus, or provoke a premature birth.
• People with implants. It is forbidden to massage people with pacemakers, metal or plastic plates and other foreign objects in the body.

In addition, there are specific contraindications to the procedure:

• serious spinal injuries;
• malignant tumors;
• stroke or myocardial infarction;
• skin diseases like dermatitis, furunculosis, etc .;
• menstrual period in women;
• rehabilitation period after surgery.

You can find out more about possible contraindications from the following video clip of the transmission “On the most important thing”:

Salon or home option?

Of course, what kind of bed to choose depends entirely on your goals and the presence of health problems.

If you need appliances for home use, do not purchase a treatment bed. Massage therapy without the supervision of a doctor can cause side effects. For independent use, a jade bed is suitable, which allows you to relax muscles, relieve tension and soothe light pains due to overstrain.

Well, to get the maximum possible result in the shortest possible time and to treat diseases of the musculoskeletal system, of course, it is better to use the services of specialized institutions. The procedure will be carried out, observing the technology, which will not only bring benefits, but most importantly - not to harm.

Reviews

Irina: Not so long ago bought a Nuga Best NM-4000 massage bed. At first, little was believed that such a device could bring visible benefits, but after several months of use I was shocked. Office work does not allow me to sit on a chair at home. After a working day, all I can do is have fun on the bed and that’s all. Constantly tormented by pulling pain in the lower back. Then it was decided to buy a jade bed. I started using the massager from the first day after purchase. And, oddly enough, but immediately on the same day I felt significant relief in the back. I don’t know how about professional beds in clinics, but it was more profitable for us to buy a personal massager, which I, my husband and two of our boys use, although it costs about 100 thousand. rub. And for several months now, no complaints of back pain have been heard in our house.

Oleg: We had a Nuga Best massage bed, I don’t remember which model. Its cost was about 80 thousand. rub. All adult family members used it. Mom says she just put her on her feet. Dad is also very pleased, stopped feeling back pain. I noticed that it became easier to move, the tension in the muscles went away due to sedentary work. And everything would be fine if one day a breakdown did not happen to her. We started looking for a company that would be engaged in repairs. As a result, after several months of searching, we only managed to sell it for 30 thousand. rub. We hope that soon the topic of massage beds will be more relevant, and it will be more realistic to repair broken equipment. This is perhaps one, but a big minus of this device.

Another review of a client who took a massage bed for rent and was satisfied with the results can be seen in the video clip:

Thus, massage beds can really get rid of back problems and not only. But this requires the right choice of methodology, exact adherence to instructions and medical supervision. If the goal is to relieve fatigue after a working day, then you can do this at home, having purchased a device for home use.