EP1488773A1 - Stretching and pressing massage device for the back - Google Patents

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EP1488773A1
EP1488773A1 EP04014039A EP04014039A EP1488773A1 EP 1488773 A1 EP1488773 A1 EP 1488773A1 EP 04014039 A EP04014039 A EP 04014039A EP 04014039 A EP04014039 A EP 04014039A EP 1488773 A1 EP1488773 A1 EP 1488773A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H1/00—Apparatus for passive exercising; Vibrating apparatus; Chiropractic devices, e.g. body impacting devices, external devices for briefly extending or aligning unbroken bones
    • A61H1/02—Stretching or bending or torsioning apparatus for exercising
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
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  • the invention relates to a back stretching and pressure massage device for preventive and active therapeutic gymnastics.
  • this device is used to perform a solo massage as prevention or healing treatment of back pain by stretching and Bend your spine.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device with which back pain Stretching or bending the spine can be treated preventively or curatively.
  • the object is achieved by a device according to the characterizing part of the claim 1 solved.
  • the back stretching and pressure massager consists of an independent functional basic element and flexible, independently non-functional additional or Supplementary elements.
  • the basic element is essentially made up of two blunt, Circular segment-shaped side parts formed by a plurality of arranged in parallel Rungs are connected spaced apart.
  • the device made of solid wood looks like a curved wall bar.
  • Two end rungs 5, with dimensions 65 mm x 65 mm give special guarantee for the stability of the device.
  • Rungs 3, 5 have a length of 550 mm and form 4 in their arrangement and their distance from each other of 24 mm an optimal contact surface for the human back of any size.
  • the external features of the device are 1200 mm x 650 mm in length and width as well a central height of 380 mm.
  • the wood thickness and its massive construction ensure absolute stability.
  • the side parts 2 contain a handle bar 6 at the top, which is used for holding.
  • the natural product Wood and its environmentally friendly surface treatment with oil or wax make one benevolent contact with the human body.
  • the arrangement of rungs 3, 5 resembles a double S curve, i.e. the first four rungs at the respective end of the side parts 2 form in the side Profile a concave curve 7 for the support and in the middle of the side parts 2 rungs 3 form a convex curve 8.
  • the stable position of use of the back stretching and pressure massage device according to the invention exists when the basic element 1 is placed on the floor so that its Curvature is directed upwards.
  • the basic element 1 is then stable on the four ends of the side parts 2.
  • the headrest 9a can be placed on the base element 1, to support the user's head.
  • the headrest 9a consists of two, by Rungs spaced side cheeks, which are hook-shaped at one end, to be used between the side parts 2 and to one of the rungs 3 to fix.
  • a seat aid 9b is carried out in a similar manner in order to be attached to the end of the base element 1 to become.
  • the seat aid 9b is by means of pins, which are aligned holes 18 in the side parts 2 and the side cheeks of the seat aid 9b, on which Basic element 1 fixed.
  • the lumbar attachment 10 consists of two arcuate side cheeks that are spaced apart by a plurality of parallel rungs such that the lumbar attachment 10 fits between the side parts 2 of the base element 1.
  • the ends of the side cheeks of the lumbar attachment 10 bulges, which with the rungs 3rd correspond positively.
  • the lumbar attachment 10 is used when the user of the back extension and Pressure massage device in prone position with an extension of the lumbar spine with subsequent Wants to achieve relaxation by straightening the upper body.
  • a variety of other additional elements support the therapeutic effects of the back stretching and pressure massage device according to the invention.
  • the additional element "Kreuzdorn 11" turns out to be a therapeutic Aids with which the body parts located to the side of the spine, e.g. the Ribs to be aligned or contracted to the spine.
  • the one at the bottom with Pin-shaped cross mandrel 11 is provided on one of the rungs 3 in Bores 17 placed.
  • the wings emerging laterally from the plane of the rungs 3 of the mandrel 11 enter into a massively active relationship with the corresponding back areas, while an immediate through the central recess of the mandrel 11 Impairment of the vertebral body is excluded.
  • the mandrel 11 also serves to correct pelvic obliquity for the user of the back stretching and pressure massager.
  • the additional element "corrugated mandrel” 12 is a therapeutic aid shows that the massage serves the back muscles.
  • the corrugated mandrel 11 is in one Slot 16 inserted, which is embedded in a defined rung 3.
  • the Riffeldom 11 presents itself as a spindle-shaped element, that of a groove-shaped central depression for the largely unloaded absorption of the spine into side ridges, who massage the back areas to the side of the spine when the body is in Moves back and forth on the basic element.
  • the corrugated mandrel 12 has flats on the side which prevent it from being twisted in allow the slot 16, the ends of the corrugated mandrel being conical and are carried by corresponding lateral recesses in the slot 16, so that the surface of the corrugated mandrel 12 protrudes above the upper level of the rungs 3.
  • the additional element "round mandrel” 13 is a therapeutic aid with the single vertebral body, which is due to heavy physical work off the axis protruding from the spine, can be pushed back.
  • the round mandrel 13 is in the same way as the corrugated mandrel 12 in the slot 16.
  • the difference to the corrugated mandrel 12 is that the round mandrel 13 has a central elevation, the immediately contacted the corresponding vertebral body.
  • the additional element "cross roller” 14 is a therapeutic aid that is used to massage the back when the body is stretched in the longitudinal direction Basic element 1 is moved back and forth.
  • the contour of the cross roller 14 is the same Contour of the corrugated mandrel 12, but with a smaller diameter.
  • the inclusion of the Cross roller 14 takes place in the same way as the corrugated mandrel 12 in the slot 16 of the rung 3, the surface of the cross roller 14 protruding above the upper level of the rungs 2.
  • the smaller diameter of the cross mandrel 14 enables an axial rotation of the Cross roller 14 in the slot 16 and thus an easier rolling of the back on the Basic element 1.
  • the basic element can be rocked Use position are used.
  • the final rung 5 is shown in FIG. 4e shown the additional element "neck mushroom" 15 arranged.
  • the connection of the neck mushroom 15 is carried out by a pin which is inserted into a hole in the rung becomes.
  • the neck mushroom 15 is used to push back the cervical vertebrae and massage the neck muscles.
  • the back stretching and pressure massage device according to the invention is particularly suitable for preventive and active therapeutic gymnastics in the home. It is used for implementation a solo massage to prevent or heal back pain by stretching and bending the spine.

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A keep-fit assembly has a curved ladder-like frame linked by transverse rungs. The frame dimensions allow for the rungs to be aligned (7) in a shallow S-shaped pattern. The assembly may be placed on the floor with the curved edges up or down.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerät zur vorbeugenden und aktiven Heilgymnastik. Insbesondere dient dieses Gerät zur Durchführung einer Allein-Massage als Vorbeugung oder Heilbehandlung von Rückenschmerzen durch Strecken und Beugen der Wirbelsäule.The invention relates to a back stretching and pressure massage device for preventive and active therapeutic gymnastics. In particular, this device is used to perform a solo massage as prevention or healing treatment of back pain by stretching and Bend your spine.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Gerät bereitzustellen, mit dem Rückenschmerzen durch Strecken oder Beugen der Wirbelsäule vorbeugend oder heilend behandelt werden.The object of the invention is to provide a device with which back pain Stretching or bending the spine can be treated preventively or curatively.

Erfindungsgemäß wird die Aufgabe durch ein Gerät gemäß dem Kennzeichen des Anspruches 1 gelöst. Das Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerät besteht aus einem selbständig funktionsfähigen Grundelement und flexiblen, selbständig nicht funktionsfähigen Zusatzoder Ergänzungselementen. Das Grundelement wird im Wesentlichen aus zwei stumpfen, kreissegmentförmigen Seitenteilen gebildet, die durch eine Vielzahl parallel angeordneter Sprossen beabstandet voneinander verbunden sind.According to the invention the object is achieved by a device according to the characterizing part of the claim 1 solved. The back stretching and pressure massager consists of an independent functional basic element and flexible, independently non-functional additional or Supplementary elements. The basic element is essentially made up of two blunt, Circular segment-shaped side parts formed by a plurality of arranged in parallel Rungs are connected spaced apart.

Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend anhand eines Ausführungsbeispiels näher beschrieben. Die dazugehörigen Zeichnungen zeigen in

Fig. 1
eine perspektivische Ansicht des Grundelements des Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes in seiner stabilen Gebrauchslage,
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eine perspektivische Ansicht des Grundelements des Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes in seiner schaukelnden Gebrauchslage,
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eine perspektivische Ansicht des Grundelements des Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes in seiner stabilen Gebrauchslage, mit der Zuordnung verschiedener Zusatzelemente,
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eine schematische Darstellung des Zusatzelements "Kreuzdorn",
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eine schematische Darstellung des Zusatzelements "Riffeldorn",
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eine schematische Darstellung des Zusatzelements "Runddorn",
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eine schematische Darstellung des Zusatzelements "Kreuzroller" und
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eine schematische Darstellung des Zusatzelements "Nackenpilz".
The invention is described in more detail below using an exemplary embodiment. The associated drawings show in
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2 shows a perspective view of the basic element of the back stretching and pressure massage device in its stable position of use,
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2 shows a perspective view of the basic element of the back stretching and pressure massage device in its rocking position of use,
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2 shows a perspective view of the basic element of the back stretching and pressure massage device in its stable position of use, with the assignment of various additional elements,
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1 shows a schematic illustration of the additional element "cross mandrel",
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1 shows a schematic illustration of the additional element "corrugated mandrel",
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a schematic representation of the additional element "round mandrel",
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is a schematic representation of the additional element "cross roller" and
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a schematic representation of the additional element "neck mushroom".

Das aus Vollholz hergestellte Gerät gleicht einer gebogenen Sprossenwand. Zwei kreissegmentförmige Seitenteile 2, die aus verleimtem 25 mm starkem Holz bestehen, sind mit 15 Stück 30 mm starken Sprossen 3 verbunden. Zwei Abschlusssprossen 5, mit den Maßen 65 mm x 65 mm geben besondere Gewähr für die Stabilität des Gerätes. Die Sprossen 3, 5 haben eine Länge von 550 mm und bilden in ihrer Anordnung und ihrem Abstand 4 zueinander von 24 mm eine optimale Auflagefläche für den menschlichen Rücken jeder Größe.The device made of solid wood looks like a curved wall bar. Two circular segment shaped Side parts 2, which consist of glued 25 mm thick wood, are with 15 pieces of 30 mm thick rungs 3 connected. Two end rungs 5, with dimensions 65 mm x 65 mm give special guarantee for the stability of the device. Rungs 3, 5 have a length of 550 mm and form 4 in their arrangement and their distance from each other of 24 mm an optimal contact surface for the human back of any size.

Die äußeren Merkmale des Gerätes betragen 1200 mm x 650 mm in Länge und Breite sowie eine mittige Höhe von 380 mm.The external features of the device are 1200 mm x 650 mm in length and width as well a central height of 380 mm.

Die Holzstärke und seine massive Bauweise sorgen für absolute Stabilität. Die Seitenteile 2 enthalten am oberen Ende eine Griffleiste 6, die zum Festhalten dient. Der Naturstoff Holz und seine umweltfreundliche Oberflächenbehandlung mit Öl oder Wachs lassen eine wohlwollende Berührung mit dem menschlichen Körper zu.The wood thickness and its massive construction ensure absolute stability. The side parts 2 contain a handle bar 6 at the top, which is used for holding. The natural product Wood and its environmentally friendly surface treatment with oil or wax make one benevolent contact with the human body.

Im seitlichen Profil gleicht die Anordnung der Sprossen 3, 5 einer Doppel-S-Kurve, d.h. die ersten vier Sprossen an dem jeweiligen Ende der Seitenteile 2 formen im seitlichen Profil eine konkave Rundung 7 für die Auflage und die im mittleren Bereich der Seitenteile 2 befindlichen Sprossen 3 bilden eine konvexe Rundung 8.In the lateral profile, the arrangement of rungs 3, 5 resembles a double S curve, i.e. the first four rungs at the respective end of the side parts 2 form in the side Profile a concave curve 7 for the support and in the middle of the side parts 2 rungs 3 form a convex curve 8.

Die stabile Gebrauchslage des erfindungsgemäßen Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes besteht dann, wenn das Grundelement 1 so auf dem Boden abgelegt ist, dass dessen Wölbung nach oben gerichtet ist. Das Grundelement 1 steht dann stabil auf den vier Enden der Seitenteile 2. The stable position of use of the back stretching and pressure massage device according to the invention exists when the basic element 1 is placed on the floor so that its Curvature is directed upwards. The basic element 1 is then stable on the four ends of the side parts 2.

In dieser stabilen Gebrauchslage legt sich der Benutzer mit dem Rücken auf das Grundelement 1, wodurch die Wirbelsäule gestreckt wird.In this stable position of use, the user lies on the base element with his back 1, which stretches the spine.

In dieser Gebrauchslage kann die Kopfstütze 9a auf das Grundelement 1 aufgesetzt werden, um den Kopf des Benutzers abzustützen. Die Kopfstütze 9a besteht aus zwei, durch Sprossen beabstandete Seitenwangen, die an einem Ende hakenförmig ausgebildet sind, um zwischen den Seitenteilen 2 eingesetzt zu werden und sich an einer der Sprossen 3 zu fixieren.In this position of use, the headrest 9a can be placed on the base element 1, to support the user's head. The headrest 9a consists of two, by Rungs spaced side cheeks, which are hook-shaped at one end, to be used between the side parts 2 and to one of the rungs 3 to fix.

Eine Sitzhilfe 9b ist in ähnlicher Weise ausgeführt, um am Ende des Grundelements 1 angesetzt zu werden. Die Sitzhilfe 9b wird mittels Stiften, die durch fluchtende Bohrungen 18 in den Seitenteilen 2 und den Seitenwangen der Sitzhilfe 9b gesteckt werden, an dem Grundelement 1 fixiert.A seat aid 9b is carried out in a similar manner in order to be attached to the end of the base element 1 to become. The seat aid 9b is by means of pins, which are aligned holes 18 in the side parts 2 and the side cheeks of the seat aid 9b, on which Basic element 1 fixed.

Mit 10 ist ein Lendenaufsatz bezeichnet, der auf dem mittleren Bereich des Grundelements aufgesetzt wird. Der Lendenaufsatz 10 besteht aus zwei bogenförmigen Seitenwangen, die durch eine Mehrzahl von parallelen Sprossen derart beabstandet sind, dass der Lendenaufsatz 10 zwischen die Seitenteile 2 des Grundelements 1 passt. Um eine stabile Positionierung des Lendenaufsatzes 10 auf dem Grundelement 1 zu gewährleisten, weisen die Enden der Seitenwangen des Lendenaufsatzes 10 Ausbuchtungen auf, die mit den Sprossen 3 formschlüssig korrespondieren.10 with a lumbar attachment is referred to that on the central region of the basic element is put on. The lumbar attachment 10 consists of two arcuate side cheeks that are spaced apart by a plurality of parallel rungs such that the lumbar attachment 10 fits between the side parts 2 of the base element 1. To ensure stable positioning to ensure the lumbar attachment 10 on the base element 1, the ends of the side cheeks of the lumbar attachment 10 bulges, which with the rungs 3rd correspond positively.

Der Lendenaufsatz 10 kommt zum Einsatz, wenn der Benutzer des Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes in Bauchlage eine Dehnung der Lendenwirbelsäule mit anschließender Entspannung durch Aufrichten des Oberkörpers erreichen will.The lumbar attachment 10 is used when the user of the back extension and Pressure massage device in prone position with an extension of the lumbar spine with subsequent Wants to achieve relaxation by straightening the upper body.

Eine Vielzahl von weiteren Zusatzelementen unterstützt die therapeutischen Wirkungen des erfindungsgemäßen Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes.A variety of other additional elements support the therapeutic effects of the back stretching and pressure massage device according to the invention.

Gemäß Fig. 4a stellt sich das Zusatzelements "Kreuzdorn 11" als ein therapeutisches Hilfsmittel dar, mit dem die seitlich der Wirbelsäule befindlichen Körperteile, wie z.B. die Rippen, zur Wirbelsäule ausgerichtet bzw. eingerenkt werden. Der an seiner Unterseite mit Zapfen ausgebildete Kreuzdorn 11 wird auf eine der Sprossen 3 in dafür vorgesehene Bohrungen 17 aufgesetzt. Die seitlich aus der Ebene der Sprossen 3 hervortretenden Flügel des Kreuzdorns 11 treten in massierende Wirkbeziehung mit den entsprechenden Rückenbereichen, während durch die mittige Ausnehmung des Kreuzdorns 11 eine unmittelbare Beeinträchtigung des Wirbelkörpers ausgeschlossen wird. Der Kreuzdorn 11 dient auch zur Behebung von Beckenschiefstand beim Benutzer des Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerätes.According to Fig. 4a, the additional element "Kreuzdorn 11" turns out to be a therapeutic Aids with which the body parts located to the side of the spine, e.g. the Ribs to be aligned or contracted to the spine. The one at the bottom with Pin-shaped cross mandrel 11 is provided on one of the rungs 3 in Bores 17 placed. The wings emerging laterally from the plane of the rungs 3 of the mandrel 11 enter into a massively active relationship with the corresponding back areas, while an immediate through the central recess of the mandrel 11 Impairment of the vertebral body is excluded. The mandrel 11 also serves to correct pelvic obliquity for the user of the back stretching and pressure massager.

Gemäß Fig. 4b stellt sich das Zusatzelement "Riffeldorn" 12 als therapeutisches Hilfsmittel dar, dass der Massage der Rückenmuskulatur dient. Der Riffeldorn 11 wird in einen Schlitz 16 eingelegt, der in einer definierten Sprosse 3 eingelassen ist. Der Riffeldom 11 stellt sich als spindelförmiges Element dar, dass von einer rillenförmigen mittigen Vertiefung für die weitgehend unbelastete Aufnahme der Wirbelsäule in seitliche Wülste übergeht, die die Rückenbereiche seitlich der Wirbelsäule massieren, wenn sich der Körper in Längsrichtung auf dem Grundelement hin und her verschiebt.According to FIG. 4b, the additional element "corrugated mandrel" 12 is a therapeutic aid shows that the massage serves the back muscles. The corrugated mandrel 11 is in one Slot 16 inserted, which is embedded in a defined rung 3. The Riffeldom 11 presents itself as a spindle-shaped element, that of a groove-shaped central depression for the largely unloaded absorption of the spine into side ridges, who massage the back areas to the side of the spine when the body is in Moves back and forth on the basic element.

Der Riffeldorn 12 weist seitlich Abflachungen auf, die das verdrehungsfreie Einsetzen in den Schlitz 16 erlauben, wobei die Enden des Riffeldorn zapfenförmig ausgebildet sind und von entsprechenden seitlichen Ausnehmungen im Schlitz 16 getragen werden, so dass die Oberfläche des Riffeldorns 12 über der oberen Ebene der Sprossen 3 hervorsteht.The corrugated mandrel 12 has flats on the side which prevent it from being twisted in allow the slot 16, the ends of the corrugated mandrel being conical and are carried by corresponding lateral recesses in the slot 16, so that the surface of the corrugated mandrel 12 protrudes above the upper level of the rungs 3.

Gemäß Fig. 4c stellt sich das Zusatzelement "Runddorn" 13 als therapeutisches Hilfsmittel dar, mit dem einzelne Wirbelkörper, die infolge schwerer körperlicher Arbeit aus der Achse der Wirbelsäule hervortreten, zurück gedrückt werden können. Der Runddorn 13 wird in gleicher Weise wie der Riffeldorn 12 in dem Schlitz 16 aufgenommen. Der Unterschied zum Riffeldorn 12 besteht darin, dass der Runddorn 13 eine mittige Erhebung aufweist, die unmittelbar den entsprechenden Wirbelkörper kontaktiert.4c, the additional element "round mandrel" 13 is a therapeutic aid with the single vertebral body, which is due to heavy physical work off the axis protruding from the spine, can be pushed back. The round mandrel 13 is in the same way as the corrugated mandrel 12 in the slot 16. The difference to the corrugated mandrel 12 is that the round mandrel 13 has a central elevation, the immediately contacted the corresponding vertebral body.

Gemäß Fig. 4d stellt sich das Zusatzelement "Kreuzroller" 14 als therapeutisches Hilfsmittel dar, das der Massage des Rückens dient, wenn der Körper in Längsrichtung auf dem Grundelement 1 hin und her verschoben wird. Die Kontur des Kreuzrollers 14 gleicht der Kontur des Riffeldorns 12, aber mit einem geringeren Durchmesser. Die Aufnahme des Kreuzrollers 14 erfolgt in gleicher Weise wie der Riffeldorn 12 im Schlitz 16 der Sprosse 3, wobei die Oberfläche des Kreuzrollers 14 über der oberen Ebene der Sprossen 2 hervorsteht. Der geringere Durchmesser des Kreuzdorns 14 ermöglicht eine axiale Drehung des Kreuzrollers 14 im Schlitz 16 und damit ein leichteres Abrollen des Rückens auf dem Grundelement 1.According to FIG. 4d, the additional element "cross roller" 14 is a therapeutic aid that is used to massage the back when the body is stretched in the longitudinal direction Basic element 1 is moved back and forth. The contour of the cross roller 14 is the same Contour of the corrugated mandrel 12, but with a smaller diameter. The inclusion of the Cross roller 14 takes place in the same way as the corrugated mandrel 12 in the slot 16 of the rung 3, the surface of the cross roller 14 protruding above the upper level of the rungs 2. The smaller diameter of the cross mandrel 14 enables an axial rotation of the Cross roller 14 in the slot 16 and thus an easier rolling of the back on the Basic element 1.

Zusätzlich zu der beschriebenen therapeutischen Nutzung des Grundelements 1 in Verbindung mit den aufgeführten Zusatzelementen kann das Grundelement in einer schaukelnder Gebrauchslage verwendet werden. Dabei wird auf der Abschlusssprosse 5 das in Fig. 4e dargestellte des Zusatzelement "Nackenpilz" 15 angeordnet. Die Verbindung des Nackenpilzes 15 erfolgt durch einen Zapfen, der in eine in der Sprosse befindliche Bohrung eingesetzt wird. Der Nackenpilz 15 dient dem Zurückdrücken der Halswirbel und der Massage der Nackenmuskulatur.In addition to the described therapeutic use of the basic element 1 in connection with the listed additional elements, the basic element can be rocked Use position are used. The final rung 5 is shown in FIG. 4e shown the additional element "neck mushroom" 15 arranged. The connection of the neck mushroom 15 is carried out by a pin which is inserted into a hole in the rung becomes. The neck mushroom 15 is used to push back the cervical vertebrae and massage the neck muscles.

Das erfindungsgemäße Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerät eignet sich insbesondere für vorbeugende und aktiven Heilgymnastik im häuslichen Bereich. Es dient zur Durchführung einer Allein-Massage als Vorbeugung oder Heilbehandlung von Rückenschmerzen durch Strecken und Beugen der Wirbelsäule.The back stretching and pressure massage device according to the invention is particularly suitable for preventive and active therapeutic gymnastics in the home. It is used for implementation a solo massage to prevent or heal back pain by stretching and bending the spine.

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Rückenstreck- und Druckmassagegerät zur vorbeugenden und aktiven Heilgymnastik, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dieses aus einem selbständig funktionsfähigen Grundelement (1) und flexiblen, selbständig nicht funktionsfähigen Zusatz- oder Ergänzungselementen besteht, wobei das Grundelement (1) im wesentlichen aus zwei stumpfen, kreissegmentförmigen Seitenteilen (2) besteht, die durch eine Vielzahl parallel angeordneter Sprossen (3, 5) im Abstand (4) voneinander verbunden sind, wobei das Grundelement (1) sowohl in einer stabilen Gebrauchslage, während der das Grundelement (1) auf den Enden der Seitenteile (2) steht, als auch in einer schaukelnden Gebrauchslage, während der das Grundelement (1) auf den bogenförmigen Außenseiten der Seitenteile (2) aufliegt, benutzbar ist.Back stretching and pressure massager for preventive and active therapeutic gymnastics, characterized in that it consists of an independently functional basic element (1) and flexible, independently non-functional additional or supplementary elements, the basic element (1) consisting essentially of two blunt, circular segment-shaped side parts ( 2), which are connected by a plurality of rungs (3, 5) arranged in parallel at a distance (4) from each other, the base element (1) both in a stable position of use, during which the base element (1) on the ends of the side parts ( 2), as well as in a rocking position of use, during which the base element (1) rests on the curved outer sides of the side parts (2). Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Anordnung der Sprossen (3) an den Seitenteilen (2) im seitlichen Profil eine Doppel-S-Kurve darstellt, wobei die ersten vier Sprossen (3, 5) an dem jeweiligen Ende der Seitenteile (2) im seitlichen Profil eine konkave Rundung (7) bilden und die im mittleren Bereich der Seitenteile (2) angeordneten Sprossen (3) eine konvexe Rundung (8) bilden.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the arrangement of the rungs (3) on the side parts (2) in the lateral profile represents a double S curve, the first four rungs (3, 5) at the respective end of the side parts ( 2) form a concave curve (7) in the lateral profile and the rungs (3) arranged in the central area of the side parts (2) form a convex curve (8). Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Werkstoff für das gesamte Gerät zwischen 25 mm bis 30 mm starkes, verleimtes Vollholz ist, wobei alle Kanten gerundet sind.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the material for the entire device is between 25 mm and 30 mm thick, glued solid wood, all edges being rounded. Gerät nach Anspruch 1 dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sprossen (3) eine Breite von 65 mm und einen Abstand (4) zueinander von 24 mm erfüllen, wobei die beidseitigen Abschlusssprossen (5) einen quadratischen Querschnitt mit den Maßen 65 x 65 mm besitzen.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rungs (3) have a width of 65 mm and a distance (4) from each other of 24 mm, the two-sided end rungs (5) having a square cross-section with the dimensions 65 x 65 mm. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Seitenteile am oberen Rand eine Griffleiste (6) von 25 mm Breite besitzen.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the side parts have a grip strip (6) of 25 mm in width at the upper edge. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sprossen (3) durch Dübelverbindung mit den Seitenteilen (2) verleimt sind. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rungs (3) are glued to the side parts (2) by means of dowel connections. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sprossen (3) im mittleren Bereich des Grundelements (1) mit einem Schlitz (16) zur Aufnahme der Zusatzelemente Riffeldorn (12), Runddorn (13) und Kreuzroller (14) ausgebildet sind.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the rungs (3) are formed in the central region of the base element (1) with a slot (16) for receiving the additional elements fluted mandrel (12), round mandrel (13) and cross roller (14). Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sprossen (3) im mittleren Bereich des Grundelements (1) mit Bohrungen (17) zur Aufnahme des mit Aufnahmezapfen ausstatteten Zusatzelements Kreuzdorn (11) ausgebildet sind.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the rungs (3) in the central region of the base element (1) are formed with bores (17) for receiving the additional element equipped with receiving pins cross mandrel (11). Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Sprossen (5) in der Mitte eine Bohrung (19) für die Aufnahme des mit einem Zapfen versehenen Nackenpilzes (15) aufweisen.Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the rungs (5) have a hole (19) in the middle for receiving the neck mushroom (15) provided with a pin. Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass dem Grundelement (1) in seiner stabilen Gebrauchslage ein Lendenaufsatz (10) zugeordnet ist, der auf dem konvexen mittleren Bereich des Grundelements (1) aufsetzbar ist, wobei der Lendenaufsatz (10) zwei bogenförmigen Seitenwangen besteht, die durch eine Mehrzahl von parallelen Sprossen derart beabstandet sind, dass der Lendenaufsatz (10) zwischen die Seitenteile (2) des Grundelements (1) passt, und die Enden der Seitenwangen des Lendenaufsatzes (10) Ausbuchtungen aufweisen, die mit den Sprossen (3) formschlüssig korrespondieren.Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the base element (1) in its stable position of use is assigned a lumbar attachment (10) which can be placed on the convex central region of the base element (1), the lumbar attachment (10) consisting of two curved side cheeks which are spaced apart by a plurality of parallel rungs in such a way that the lumbar attachment (10) fits between the side parts (2) of the base element (1) and the ends of the side cheeks of the lumbar attachment (10) have bulges which are in line with the rungs (3 ) correspond positively.
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