Modern lifestyle has little mobility. It has become almost the norm. Office work, high heels, cross-legged legs are some of the many reasons why you feel unwell. A person begins to complain of migraines, vegetovascular dystonia, pain in the spinal column. Scoliosis often develops, dizziness is noted, heart function worsens, a person becomes sensitive to weather conditions, quickly depletes. Flat feet and a violation of posture may appear. All these problems contribute to reduced efficiency, the appearance of stoop, osteochondrosis and pinching of nerve endings in the cervical spine.
Using Applicators
There are many different methods for treating osteochondrosis and other diseases of the musculoskeletal system:
- medicines;
- physiotherapy;
- bathtubs;
- massage;
- physical education or a suitable sport.
Many are turning to alternative medicine methods. Acupuncture has gained particular popularity. It should be noted that the procedures have a high cost, and even a trip to a specialist will be clearly not enough.
One way to solve health problems is with the back applicator. What kind of device has it, and what is its effect, is described in this article.
Applicator Impact
The applicator for the back, the photo of which is presented in this material, has different effects.
- Mechanical. It is able to cause a quick and active reaction of the whole organism, in contrast to the usual massage performed by hands.
- Reflex. With acupuncture, it activates the skin segmental reflex, which has a positive effect on the condition of internal organs.
- Galvanic. It is characterized by the effect of applicators (Lyapko’s invention) for osteochondrosis of the neck and diseases of the spinal cord and muscles. The supplied low-voltage current helps relieve inflammation and swelling.
Applicator Kuznetsova
The device was invented by the Chelyabinsk music teacher Ivan Kuznetsov. It was created in 1980.
Kuznetsov was an admirer of Chinese medicine. Having once suffered a severe burn of the lungs caused by a remedy for cockroaches, he decided not to resort to the help of official medicine and come up with his own cure.
He attached sharp pins to a rubber mat for yogis and began to use a device for healing injuries. Noting the positive impact of the invention, Kuznetsov began to treat other people.
It should be noted that official medicine did not attach any importance to the new invention for a long time. Soon, the applicator for the back has spread all over the world. In the Soviet Union, he was in great demand. The device had a positive effect in the treatment of osteochondrosis, overwork and severe diseases of the skeletal system. The Kuznetsov applicator is constantly being modified.
What is the effect of the applicator based on?
An applicator with needles for the back helps to combat pain in the chest and cervical spine, as well as to heal the lumbar region and joints. It also makes it possible to cope with severe migraines.
The main component of any device of this type is the needle. They do not spoil the skin and do not injure it. Therefore, this method of treatment does not carry the danger of blood infection.
Needles cause a reaction of the body by acting on its reflex areas. Impulses are transmitted to the spinal cord and to internal organs and tissues. The absence of pain is caused by increased production of endorphins by the pituitary gland. Therefore, tactile sensitivity is reduced.
Kuznetsov's applicator for back pain promotes vasodilation, which improves blood circulation and speeds up metabolic processes in the body. In parallel with this, protective mechanisms are connected, biologically active substances, including opioids, which have an analgesic effect, begin to be released.
The applicator exposure scheme is based on the fact that it contributes to the excitation of a new pain focus in the brain. He acts as a competitor to an existing focus, provoked by a disease of an internal organ. As a result, the pain gradually decreases.
What does the Kuznetsov applicator look like today
The structure of a device such as an applicator for the back is not difficult. Its base is a regular mat made of oilcloth or fabric, on which square or round plates are located. On the plates are dull spikes made of plastic, metal or polystyrene.
The distance between the spikes is called a step. Rugs on sale have two sizes: a step of 5 mm (has a soft effect) and a step of 7.6 mm (has a tough effect). The wider the step, the greater the level of pressure on the skin. The mat is a classic modification of the applicator.
There are other models of the Kuznetsov applicator:
- Massager. It is presented in the form of a roller with or without a handle. The size of the roller and the size of the needles are selected individually. It treats muscle pain and breaks down salts. If you roll the roller with your feet on the floor, not only the spurs will disappear, but also the muscle fatigue.
- Disk. There are also needles made of plastic on its surface, and a belt is located below. The device is worn on the arm. This is an applicator for massage of the back and other problem areas.
- Belt. The device is quite wide. The inside is covered with polystyrene spikes.
- Insoles. They are designed for massage in the feet.
Color difference of Kuznetsov applicators
Kuznetsov's applicators differ in color:
- The green device is designed for people with sensitive skin and a low threshold for pain.
- The blue applicator is designed for patients with a normal level of pain threshold.
- The yellow device has the maximum effect on people with an increased pain threshold. The spikes are equipped with additional magnet inserts, which contribute to the formation of a magnetic field.
- Orange applicators are intended for all patients. Often it is used by yogis as the first stage in the transition to nails and broken glass.
How is Kuznetsov's rug used for osteochondrosis?
Kuznetsov's applicator for a back is fixed on a back or a neck. To enhance the impact, the patient lies on his back. The protruding corners put pressure on the skin of the back or neck. Massage is combined with exposure to acupuncture points.
What processes are activated?
When using the applicator, the following effects are achieved:
- blood circulation improves;
- metabolic processes are optimized;
- toxins are excreted;
- muscle tension decreases.
What areas can be targeted for treatment?
The impact of the applicator is directed to the reflex zones. These are places on the surface of the body that are removed from the diseased organ, but connected with it through nerve endings. Massage of these zones contributes to a significant increase in the effect in the healing of the affected organ.
Reflex zones are localized on the feet and hands of a person. Therefore, in the treatment of osteochondrosis, in addition to acupressure, back areas resort to massaging these areas using rugs and rollers.
Applicator Lyapko
Mykola Grigoryevich Lyapko is a Ukrainian reflexologist. He managed to improve the invention of Kuznetsov and create a completely new device based on the Kuznetsov applicator. The invention also gained wide popularity. The modernized Lyapko applicator helps with diseases of the spine and other problems of the musculoskeletal system.
The back applicator does not injure the skin. Its basis is medical rubber, covered with rows of needles made of their metal. The needles are fixed with restrictive edges located around the perimeter of the product.
In addition to acupressure and reflex exposure, the Lyapko applicator allows you to achieve a galvanic effect. How is electroplating achieved?
Each protruding tubercle has a needle. The metal from which the needles are made is capable of creating galvanic vapors. In the area of contact of the needles with the skin, a current is generated. Thus, massage and acupuncture are supplemented by physiotherapy.
The metal from which the needles are made is different. It can be copper, zinc, nickel, iron. Needles come with a silver or gilded tip. The presence of precious metals determines the high cost of rugs.
The high price of the Lyapko back applicator fully pays off with a positive therapeutic effect and a decrease in the use of medicines.
Modifications of the applicator Lyapko
Applicator Lyapko is presented in various modifications. It can be in the form of a rug, roller, belt, lining or ball. All devices have a needle surface.
What options are applicable for osteochondrosis?
In the treatment of osteochondrosis, the following devices are used:
- Mat applicator for the back. The patient lies on his back or massages his feet.
- Belt. They put it under clothes.
- Roller. Used for massage.
- Flat rug, dubbed “daisy”. It is fixed in the bend of the neck, on the lower back, shoulder or knee.
The impact of the Lyapko applicator for osteochondrosis
Applicator for Lyapko's back is capable of:
- stop pain in the spine;
- relieve muscle spasm;
- improve blood circulation;
- restore cartilage tissue;
- reduce drug intake;
- stimulate the reserve forces of the body.
Ball shaped massager Lyapko
In the series of devices created by Lyapko, there is a ball on which needles are also located. Games with such a ball help stimulate the development of infants and young children. In children studying in school, the device helps in the development of brain activity and provides relaxation during night rest.
It is recommended that older people hold it in their palms or roll it on the floor with their feet in a sitting position. At the same time, massage of the reflex areas takes place, the nervous system relaxes, and the quality of sleep improves.
By what criteria should the Lyapko applicator be distinguished?
Applicator Lyapko is represented by a diverse range of products that have different characteristics:
- The distance between the needles for people with an increased threshold for pain, sensitive skin. For children, models with small needle spacing are preferred. For patients over 40, it is recommended to use devices with a large step.
- In size and shape, they can be large, small, round, fit in the palm of your hand, long. They can take the form of a rug, belt, cushion or insoles. Such a variety is suitable for any physique. If the classic Lyapko applicator in the form of a rug is suitable for the treatment of osteochondrosis, then other forms are suitable for eliminating other diseases.
What to give preference to?
The device invented by Lyapko has a pronounced therapeutic effect. What provides an advantage over the invention of Kuznetsov?
Kuznetsov's applicator for the back optimizes blood circulation. Lyapko's method, in addition to improving blood flow, provides additional effects. Needle plates, as already mentioned, are capable of generating galvanic current and supply the necessary metal elements to the skin. Such treatment helps to reduce muscle cramps, eliminate the inflammatory process, accelerate the recovery of the body.
What diseases are indicated for the use of the applicator?
The applicator is used for the following diseases:
- pain in the knees, muscles, joints;
- migraine;
- arthritis;
- insomnia
- pinched nerve;
- cramping
- radiculitis;
- skin lesion cellulite;
- osteochondrosis;
- joint fractures;
- rachiocampsis;
- bed-wetting;
- neuralgia;
- hemorrhoids;
- low or high blood pressure;
- bronchial asthma of an allergic nature;
- pneumonia;
- airway inflammation;
- gastrointestinal tract diseases;
- diabetes.
Contraindications
The applicator is not used in the following pathological conditions:
- acute infectious disease;
- blood diseases;
- asthenic condition ;
- violation of the epithelium;
- frostbite;
- the presence of blood clots;
- fever;
- the presence of papillomas and warts;
- epilepsy;
- heart ischemia;
- skin diseases;
- low levels of prothrombin in the blood;
- addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Reviews
The classic model of the Kuznetsov applicator inspires many to use it. The product was widely used by specialists practicing traditional and oriental medicine.
According to many doctors, the applicator for back pain makes it possible to improve the overall well-being of the patient, to increase the level of his performance. The invention also showed excellent results in the correction of autonomic nervous system dysfunction (fatigue, migraine, dizziness, pressure drops)
A positive effect can be achieved with the complex therapy of cellulite. A high level of therapeutic and prophylactic effectiveness allows us to advise the use of the applicator to a wide range of people.
According to patients, the applicator Lyapko helps get rid of fatigue in the legs. It is great for massages. Also, the device can eliminate pain in the joints, increase immunity. Applicator Lyapko has an anti-cellulite effect, helps with violations of the gastrointestinal tract (eliminates constipation and colic).