Massage is one of the oldest healing procedures. It was practiced in China, Tibet, India, Egypt. Almost all the manipulations were done with hands. However, soon methods of using additional items were born. They enhanced the therapeutic effect. The Greeks used scrapers, the Japanese performed massage with hammers, the Romans made special plates from wood, and in Russia, while visiting the baths, they steamed with brooms. After all, this is also a kind of massage. Today, medicine offers more modern types of massage. Beauty salons are equipped with many devices that have a restorative effect on the skin and the body as a whole.
Types of hardware massage
There are many types of massage. However, we will consider the most effective and popular:
- Vibro massage.
- Vacuum (including LPG massage).
- Baromassage.
- Hydromassage.
Consider each type of hardware body massage separately. What are his indications and contraindications? The principle of operation and feedback on effectiveness will be described below. All these procedures have a healing and cosmetic effect.
Vibro massage
Vibration enhances the regenerative and metabolic processes in the skin, improves tissue nutrition, and relieves inflammation. This is one of the techniques of manual (manual massage). However, long-term exposure to the skin by vibration through the hands is impossible. Therefore, apparatus was invented to replace this effect. This procedure is becoming more popular every year. Armchairs and beds with a vibration mechanism are especially in demand. This is due to the fact that the vibration massage session helps to relieve emotional and physical fatigue, eliminates the effects of stress.
Indications for use
Vibration massage affects not only soft tissues, but also internal organs, muscles and tendons. Therefore, it is indicated for a number of diseases:
- Diseases of the peripheral nervous system.
- Polyarthritis of infectious origin.
- Diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Some gynecological diseases.
- Asthma is chronic.
- Bronchitis is chronic.
- Recovery from injuries.
Massage also has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Through the action of vibration on the nerve endings, blood and lymph circulation is enhanced. Cells are saturated with oxygen. This favorably affects the work of the cardiovascular system. Vibro massage has a wonderful effect on the skin condition. He gives her tone and is even able to get rid of cellulite. Vibro massagers are different - from small models of manual use to the huge devices used in fitness centers and beauty salons. But how effective is such a vibratory massager for the body? Turn to the reviews.
Users say that vibration massage perfectly removes muscle fatigue and improves well-being. Despite the simplicity of the procedure, it requires a lot of energy from the body. Women who use vibratory massagers at home note that the skin after the procedure becomes pleasant to the touch, redness and pleasant itching are observed. This suggests that the anti-cellulite effect is present.
The manual vibro massager shown in the photo above replaces the hardware anti-cellulite massage. It also effectively relaxes the cervical collar region. However, massage should be done regularly. It takes at least several months to get a positive result.
Vacuum massage
This is one of the most popular treatments today. Vacuum massage is carried out using salon devices, silicone and plastic cans. The method is based on a vacuum effect on the skin, muscles and subcutaneous fat. The procedure gives a cosmetic and therapeutic effect. It relaxes muscles and maintains their tone, improves the functioning of the sebaceous and sweat glands, and stimulates blood circulation.
It is a type of lymphatic drainage hardware massage. It can help with lower back pain. That is why this type of massage is effective in eliminating cellulite. Under the influence of vacuum, the fat layer decreases, cellulite gradually disappears. The skin takes on a healthy look, becomes firm, smooth and supple.
Vacuum massage: harm and contraindications
However, vacuum massage can do much harm. Especially if done by an unprofessional masseur. It is strongly not recommended to carry out a vacuum nozzle manipulation in the groin and inner thighs. With improperly selected intensity, this effect causes bruising. However, vacuum cannot cause serious harm to the vessels. To break a blood vessel, a very deep absorption is required, which no massage apparatus can carry out. Bruising occurs due to vasodilation.
However, it is worth remembering that completely vacuum massage will not help get rid of cellulite. It is important to combine it with wrapping (clay, algal, ginger) and certain nutritional restrictions. Otherwise, cellulite only temporarily disappears, and then begins to appear again. To lose weight, massage is effectively combined with training. It will start metabolic processes in the body, and physical activity will be an excellent fat burner.
But the procedure has contraindications, among which:
- The tendency to varicose veins. In this case, manual massage is indicated.
- Blood coagulation disorders.
- Thrombophlebitis.
- Diseases such as sexually transmitted infections, tuberculosis, renal and liver failure, pathologies of the cardiovascular system and lungs are contraindications to massage.
- Temporary contraindications include critical days, fungal skin lesions, and diseases of the autonomic nervous system.
You can do vacuum massage both in beauty salons and at home. Some models of massage parlor massage devices at reasonable prices are sold in specialized stores. For home use, you can also buy hand-held mini-machines or vacuum cans. The course of massage is 10-15 sessions. Then you should take a break of at least 2-3 months. In this case, the procedure will be safe for blood vessels.
Hardware massage LPG
What is this procedure? It is a type of vacuum hardware massage. Beauty salons offer LPG massage to eliminate cellulite. It was patented 40 years ago by French engineer Louis Paul Gite. But he appeared in our country recently. The device is a chamber consisting of massage rollers. Using a vacuum, the skin is absorbed and massaged with these rollers. Aggressive mechanical action effectively fights skin imperfections: stretch marks, cellulite. The softer massage intensity has a relaxing effect on the muscles. This type of hardware massage is used only in beauty salons and cannot be done at home. But how safe and effective is this procedure in the salon?
The benefits of LPG
According to reviews, the apparatus vacuum massage eliminates puffiness, which is especially important after a hard working day. Also, after LPG sessions, the skin becomes smoother, firmer, and hip volumes are reduced. Cellulite becomes less pronounced. Massage has a positive effect on overall well-being. Immunity increases due to stimulation of outflow of lymph, lightness and vigor appear throughout the body. Of course, a similar result is not observed in all women, but most noted an improvement in skin condition.
Facial massage with LPG is one of the safest and most effective methods of rejuvenation. He resorted to many women. Of the wide variety of hardware massages, it is vacuum that is especially popular. It makes the skin more elastic and supple, eliminates wrinkles, gives the face a radiance and a healthy glow. The skin looks fresh and youthful. In addition, facial massage perfectly relaxes, gives an indescribable sensation to the whole body due to the impact on acupuncture points.
Using a baromassager
It is an apparatus whose action is based on air compression and decompression. For baromassage, the patient is placed in a special cabin with varying pressure. Skin receptors respond to pressure changes. This causes an improvement in metabolism, lymph flow. Accelerated blood circulation cleanses blood vessels and promotes tissue nutrition. Baromassage is characterized as a vasodilating, antispasmodic procedure with anti-inflammatory and catabolic effects.
Baromassage: indications and contraindications
The procedure significantly enhances immunity and is an excellent prevention of oxygen starvation. It also stimulates intestinal motility and improves skin condition. The body's resistance to stresses increases, and recovery processes within the tissues normalize.
Indications for the procedure:
- Osteocondritis of the spine.
- Pneumonia and chronic forms of bronchitis.
- Hypertension.
- Myalgia (muscle pain) and neuralgia.
- Oncological diseases.
- Dystrophic processes in the hip joint.
- Injuries. The procedure accelerates tissue regeneration and promotes the rapid healing of deep wounds.
Baromassage can also be indicated for the treatment of other diseases as prescribed by the doctor. It is carried out in medical centers.
Contraindications are:
- Diseases of the skin in the acute stage.
- Elephantiasis, leg vein problems, angina pectoris, vascular reconstruction surgery.
- Pregnancy.
During the examination, the doctor may identify other contraindications for baromassage.
Hydromassage
This is one of the most enjoyable types of hardware massage. The procedure consists in massaging the body with a stream of water of various capacities. They began to practice this method in Germany in the 30s of the 20th century for subjects who were injured. It turned out that the procedure significantly speeds up recovery. After that, hydromassage was introduced into the list of therapeutic measures. Most often, hydromassage is performed in the shower or in a special bathtub equipped with nozzles. Their combination creates different air-water flows, affecting the whole body or areas that need treatment.
The benefits of underwater massage
Hydromassage is another type of hardware massage, reviews of which are mostly enthusiastic. This pleasant procedure is shown even to children. It combines several areas, including thermotherapy, wellness baths, massage. After the session, performance increases. The work of the whole organism improves, immunity increases, sleep normalizes. It also contributes to the functioning of the abdominal organs, the intestines acquire the correct position. The activity of the nervous system is activated. Morning massage invigorates, and evening - soothes.
The work of the lymphatic and circulatory systems is normalized. The body begins to actively get rid of toxins. Also, hydromassage eliminates muscle cramps, increases vascular elasticity. It is indicated in the postoperative period, during therapy for fractures and injuries. It has a positive effect on the condition of the skin, making it more supple and supple. Hydromassage breaks down fat deposits, relieves swelling. Helps reduce body volume. It is noted that during the procedure, the severity of cellulite can increase. It seems to come out from the deep layers of the skin. However, this is normal and does not require session cancellations.