DE2226073A1 - DEVICE FOR DRAWING AND SIMULTANEOUS VIBRATION MASSAGE OF THE SPINAL COLUMN OF HUMANS - Google Patents

Description

Device for stretching and simultaneous vibration massage of the Human spine -The invention relates to a device for stretching and simultaneous vibration massage of the human spine.

Through signs of wear and tear, accidents, the consequences of inflammatory diseases and the like. Borm changes, intervertebral disc damage can occur in the human spine, Muscle tension as well as pressure effects on the nerve tracts. Through this the most varied of complaints arise. A treatment for these changes takes place, among other things, by stretching the spine or by massages. Known are also stretching while standing by pulling the neck upwards with the help of the Glisson loop as well as stretching vertically downwards by hanging on the feet with gaiters. However, this treatment is only available in a relatively small number of younger people possible and tolerable. Also known are stretchings on a - Sloping bed downward by pneumatic pull or weight pull on the chest at the same time Fixation of the legs. This method is also used to fix the legs with leg gaiters or the pelvis with a lap belt. Vibration massages are also known the spine - by hand vibrators or vibration of the spine by one Vibrating belt while standing. It has been found, however, that when the spine is stretched with additional weight effects, damage to the ligament fixation and loosening of the vertebral joints have occurred, so these treatment methods have certain risks as a result of the external influences for the people b; wrestle.

The invention is based on the object of creating a device in which an effective stretching of the spine with simultaneous massage action is possible.

This object is achieved according to the invention in that a chair-like Frame with seat backrest arranged at a slight obtuse angle to it and an adjustable foot part extending approximately parallel to the backrest is provided is that can be pivoted and that in the middle of the backrest at a small distance, Two rows of vibrators are arranged to each other and running over the entire height are.

The inventive device has the advantage that by the simultaneous Use of two different physical treatment methods is the cheapest Action on the vertebral joints is achieved. The joints become loosened, the joint space is widened and in this situation the various beneficial effects of massage can be particularly effective can be used. The sitting position and bending of the hips achieve that the deflection of the spine is stretched, making the articular surfaces parallel run and the effects of massage and stretching can be particularly beneficial effect, especially to trigger locking mechanisms in the case of intervertebral disc jams or joint displacements. By changing the Eippwinkel, the extension strength is can be dosed, just as the force and duration of the massage action can be regulated. By combining the different forces of action, there is even a gentle deposition of jamming phenomena in the area of the spine possible. For treatment In particular, there are signs of wear and tear on the spine, consequences of accidents, and consequences of inflammatory diseases, stiffening processes in the vertebral joints, damage to the intervertebral discs and muscle tension.

An advantageous embodiment is that the side of The vibrators are provided with rows of horizontal bearing rollers. By the use of these bearing rollers eliminates sliding resistance and thus an optimal and even stretching of the spine under the train your own body weight on the incline, i.e.

under physiological conditions.

It is advantageous that the vibrators are on from the seats of the backrest rearwardly pivotable spring-loaded levers are attached. Thereby lying the single ones Vibrators under equal pressure on the spine and can also adapt to the shape of the spine.

The vibrators are advantageously directed towards the backrest area Vibration balls provided, which are interchangeable in different profiles. The balls fit well into the bone grooves next to the spine and thereby achieve a particularly favorable massage effect.

An advantageous AusSührungsSorm is that the lever on lateral pivot axes are attached and each one directed backwards Have arms, the ends of the arms being connected by a tension spring.

Electro-oscillating magnets are advantageously provided as vibrators.

It is also advantageous that on the foot part a height-adjustable Foot bracket is attached.

It is also advantageous that an adjustable carrying device at the head end for a Glisson loop is attached.

There is an advantageous control for the device according to the invention in that a switching element for setting the pulse length via a main switch and a selector for turning on certain vibrators electrically are connected. With such a control it is advantageously possible to set the vibration strength and duration, and also very specific ones Vibrators based on the diseased vertebral segments to operate.

It is also advantageous that the selector is a stepping mechanism Has a timer and a counter with preselection, each having a group is actuated by four vibrators lying together and gradually moving from below above, further vibrators are switched on, while the previous vibrators are switched off. This has the additional advantage that a centrally directed vibration wave can be triggered.

A chair swivel motor is advantageously connected via the main switch, which can be operated manually or automatically.

The invention is illustrated in the following description using a ÄusfUhrungsbeispiels explained in more detail in aerbihdung with the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of the device according to the invention, Figure 2 is a side view of Figure 1, Figure 3 is a cross section along the line A-A in Figure 1 in an enlarged view and Figure 4 is a block diagram for the electrical control circuit of the device according to the invention.

The embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3 such Device has a chair-like frame, which has a seat 1, too at an obtuse angle a backrest 2 as well as an approximately parallel to the backrest 2 extending foot part 3 are arranged, the frame about an axis 4 in the area the rear end of the seat 1 is pivotable. On the foot part 3 is Furthermore, a height-adjustable foot holder 5 is provided.

The backrest 2 has two 'rows 6, 7 of vibrators 8, the are arranged symmetrically to the center of the backrest 2 and each slightly Distance from each other. Vibration balls 9 are attached to these vibrators 8, while laterally of the rows 6, 7 rotatably mounted horizontal support rollers 10 are provided. The vibrators 8 together with the balls 9 are each on one Mounted lever 11, which is pivotable about an axis 12, on the bearing block 15 of the lever 11, a rearward-facing arm 14 is attached and the ends of this Arms 14 of two adjacent vibrators are connected by means of a tension spring 15 are (Figure 3). The position of the vibrators is shown in dashed lines in FIG 8 drawn when they evade under the pressure of the person lying next to them.

The expansion of the vibrators 8 to the front is due to the rollers 10 fixed angle lever 16 set.

In Figure 4 is a block diagram of an embodiment for the electrical control of such a device shown, the voltage supply takes place via a main switch 17 connected to voltage.

The vibrators 8 are via a switching element 18 for setting the pulse length and a selector 19, 20 for switching on certain vibrators 8 with the main switch 17 connected. As a switching element 18, for example, a time relay and a clock generator are provided.

Between the switching element l & and the main switch 17 can also a timer 21 can be arranged to determine the duty cycle. The voter 19, 20 has, for example, a stepping mechanism, a timer, and a Counter mechanism with preselection to achieve certain vibration sequences of the vibrators 8-. , o advantageously only four vibrators 8 ', 8 "always work together, with after a certain time the vibrators 8 'are switched off and vibrators 8 "'to interfere. In this way one obtains a propagating from bottom to top Vibration wave. In this voter there is also a possibility for the end and also determine the beginning of the vibration wave.

The strength of the vibrations can, for example, be determined by a potentiometer 22 can be adjusted.

For the pivoting mechanism, which is mounted on a frame 25 (Figures 1 and 2), a swivel motor 24 with swivel drive 23 is provided. For the actuation of the swivel motor 24 are for the open or

Swiveling movement switch 26, 27 and also an emergency switch 28, the causes a return to the normal position, arranged. In the circuit to the swiveling motor 24 can also have a switch 29 for automatically turning off the vibrators 8 and Swiveling the device, g into the starting position after the set Main time to be provided. The individual switching organs can be clearly arranged be arranged in a common control panel.

To pull under your own body weight on the spine to enable the head to be fixed with a Glisson loop, the adjustable Uräger support at the head end of the backrest can be attached. The head restraint is applied with a Glisson loop when the chair is tilted back and down. After the fixation, the armchair becomes slowly straightened up, thereby triggering the stretching mechanism on the cervical spine. Then the use of the vibration massage takes place. The chair position as such can by articulated connections between the backrest and seat part, as well as between Seat part and foot part can be changed to full extension. This also allows spinal treatments possible for people with stiffened hip and knee joints in the extended position.

Claims (11)

Claims 1.) Device for stretching the human spine, thereby characterized in that a chair-like frame with a seat (1), under a low obtuse angle to it arranged backrest (2) and one approximately parallel to the Backrest (2) extending adjustable foot part (3) is provided, which can be pivoted is and that in the middle of the backrest (2) at a short distance from each other and Two rows (6, 7) of vibrators (8) are disordered over the entire height. 2.) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the side provided by the vibrators (8) rows of horizontally mounted support rollers (10) are. 3.) Device according to claim 1 and 2, characterized in that the vibrators (8) can be pivoted backwards from the surface of the backrest (2) spring-loaded levers (11) are attached. 4.) Device according to Anspruh 1 to 3, characterized in that the vibrators (8) facing the backrest surface are provided with vibration balls (9) which are interchangeable in different profiles. 5.) Device according to claim 3, characterized in that the Lever (11) are attached to lateral pivot axes (12) and one after each rear facing arm (14) show, the ends of the arms (14) by a Tension spring (15) composite ;. are. 6.) Device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that that sheet-metal vibrating magnets are provided as vibrators (8). 7.) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that on the Foot part (3) a height-adjustable foot holder (5) is attached. 8.) Device according to claim 1, characterized in that at the head end an adjustable carrying device for a Glisson sling is attached. 9.) Control for a device according to claims 1 to 8, characterized characterized in that via a main switch (ei), a switching element for setting the pulse length (18) and a selector to switch on certain vibrators (19, 20) the vibrators (8) are electrically connected. 10.) Control device according to claim 9, characterized in that the selector (19, 20) a stepping mechanism, a timer and a counter with preselection, each having a group of four vibrators lying together (8 ', 8 ") is actuated and further vibrators (8 "') are switched on, while switching off the preceding vibrators (8'). 11.) Control device according to claim 9, characterized in that A chair swivel motor (24) is connected via the main switch (17), which is operated by Can be operated manually or automatically.