What is useful to lie on needles and who should not do it. The doctor explained

doctor, orthopedic traumatologist of the ORTEKA orthopedic salons network

How to use massage mats correctly? What are their contraindications?

Special massage mats help to keep the body in tone, increase stress resistance, relieve pain and improve mood. We tell you who they can be useful for, and who is better to refuse such procedures.

Why you need a massage mat

In general, massage mats, applicators, rolls and special cushions have a relaxing effect on the body, positively affect the nervous system and reduce stress levels. Massage mats relieve fatigue, increase muscle tone. They also improve metabolic processes, help to get rid of headaches, neck pain, back and leg pain.

All this is due to the impact of needles or spikes on biologically active points on the skin, which are associated with internal organs. The use of applicators and massage trainers stimulates blood circulation. Thanks to improved blood circulation increases the ability to regenerate bone and cartilage tissue.

Exercises with the applicator have an effect comparable to acupuncture and massage at the same time. The latter can bring many benefits to the body. About five reasons to try massage, read in the material at the link.

What mats are there

Massage mats differ among themselves by the composition of the material, thickness of the spikes, shape and area of influence.

Applicators usually have sharp metal needles. There are also orthopedic mats and massage trainers with soft, but no less effective rubber spikes.

The shape of the product and its area of influence are related.

• For back massage you can choose a mat, for the neck – a special pillow or roller.
• With the help of massagers in the shape of a ball or ellipse, it is easy to massage any part of the body.
• Hemispheres and disks are usually used for foot massage and balance exercises.
• Mats, too, can be used to exercise the muscles of the feet. Such walking activates blood flow, strengthens ankle joints and gets rid of heaviness and fatigue in the feet by the end of the day.

Exercises with such products are useful to perform both adults and children.

Is it safe to lie on needles

Sharp needles do not cause any harm. For an effective massage, it is enough to lie on such a mat for 15-40 minutes. After performing the exercise, there may remain a slight redness on the skin, which passes quickly enough.

A milder effect is exerted by massager-exercisers with rubber spikes, but they also effectively stimulate blood circulation and relax the muscles.

Whether you can use mats with varicose veins

To support the venous system of the legs and prevent varicose veins, you can use special venotrainers. These are products with a double-sided massage surface, on which there are soft spikes.

Such simulators are necessary for the prevention of blood stasis. They are especially relevant for those who work in an office and do not move much during the day. Sitting at the computer, you can simulate walking and alternately press on the venotrenazhiru right and left feet. This promotes the outflow of venous blood to the heart, as the exercise begins to work the muscles of the lower leg.

If you sit a lot during the working day, a little warm-up will also help. About exercises that are easy to perform even in the office, read in the article at the link.

Who should not use massage mats

Among the contraindications to exercising with massage simulators can be distinguished:

• injuries to tendons, muscles and ligaments of the legs;
• open wounds, skin injuries;
• malignant and benign tumors;
• pregnancy;
• severe stage of osteoporosis;
• inflammatory processes in the body.