JP3045262U - Foot and back straightening tool - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To achieve a natural stretching effect on the spine and an efficient shiatsu effect concentrated only on the affected area of the shiatsu on the back in a supine state. A correction tool main body is formed by connecting a pair of side stream members having a semi-streamline shape in which a shoulder side is mountain-high and has a gentle approximate arch shape along a spine by a plurality of rib members.
A two-row concave fitting insertion hole 4 formed on the upper surface of the rib member 3 is provided with a back muscle acupressure sphere 6 having a gentle curvature on the ball head side. Attached so that it can be attached and detached. Further, a finger pressure sphere 9 smaller in diameter than the back muscle part pressure sphere 6 is fixed to the upper surface of the rib material 3 on the waist side. The sphere 6 for back muscle pressure is detachably fitted to twelve fitting holes 4 arranged in two rows, for example, a maximum of 12
And a total of 12 spheres 9 for acupressure are arranged in four rows. The projections 6A, 9A of the back muscle part 6A and 9A are formed by projecting the oblique peripheral side surface of the upper hemisphere and smoothly connecting to the spherical curvature.
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Description

[Detailed description of the invention]

[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention is a foot and back straightening tool that is used to stretch the distorted back column to its original shape and abut on the back in a supine position to eliminate shoulder stiffness, waist, neck pain, etc. It is about.

[0002]

[Prior art]

 In recent years, chronic stiff shoulders, neck and lower back pain are a type of modern illness, all due to humans starting to walk upright. In addition, the upper body of a human is supported by a single spine, and various loads are applied to this part, causing various symptoms. Therefore, it is necessary to return the spine, which tends to take a posture that is usually impossible based on ergonomics theory, in a natural form. In order to solve this problem, as a back straightening device conventionally used to stretch the back column, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Application Laid-Open No. Sho 59-13225, it is sandwiched between two shoulder blades of a person. Forming an elongated embodiment having a width of about half and a length sufficient to support about half of the spine, and engraving a substantially semicircular deep flute on the upper surface of the elongation; A plurality of shallow transverse grooves at a distance of 2 to 3 cm are carved at right angles to the longitudinal grooves so as to form a rib shape. There was something that made it more flexible. In addition, two rows of projections are integrally formed at the center of the main body into 15 rows and 30 rows to push up while sandwiching both sides of the spine, and various types of acupressure effects are provided, such as a projection with a roller hitting the back. Things are provided.

[0003]

[Problems to be solved by the invention]

 However, with the conventional back straightening device, the above-mentioned plurality of grooves and projections that hit the back are integrated at the center of the main body, so that they come into contact with all parts of the back, causing acupressure on the back, especially with finger pressure. I couldn't concentrate on only the areas I wanted to shiatsu. In addition, in order to use the conventional back straightening tool for a long time, all of the grooves and protrusions are uneven and angular, and the contact area is small, so the pressing force against its own weight is increased indiscriminately. Could cause pain. In particular, the roller type was easily rolled easily, so that it was unstable against the back support, and a concentrated and efficient shiatsu effect could not be obtained. Furthermore, the conventional back straightening device has a problem that it cannot be used as a foot stepping health device.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances that existed in the past, and it has been proposed that the patient be able to sleep in a supine position so that each one can be stretched with respect to the spine. A stepping tool that can easily give a natural stretching effect that gives a refreshing feeling, can give a shiatsu effect concentrated only on the affected area of the back that you want to focus on, and can also be used as a stepping health tool The purpose is to provide a straightening tool for the back.

[0005]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 In order to achieve the above-mentioned purpose, in the present invention, it is abutted against the back in a supine position, and the shoulder side is steep in the mountain to extend the spine. The correction tool main body 1 having a half streamline shape is formed, and the correction tool main body 1 has a width such that a plurality of back muscle acupressure spheres 6 each having a gentle curvature on a ball head side are sandwiched between both scapulae. The back muscle acupressure spheres 6 are arranged side by side in two rows along the spine so that they can be attached to and detached from the site. In the correction tool body 1, a plurality of rib members 3 are connected in a horizontal direction between a pair of left and right side frame members 2 each having a half streamline shape in which a shoulder side is steep in a mountain and has a gentle arch shape along the spine. It can be configured. At this time, the back muscle part 6 for acupressure is detachably arranged through two rows of concave fitting holes 4 drilled on the upper surface of the rib member 3 through fitting projections 7 projecting downward. be able to. The sphere 6 for back muscle pressure is selected from the plurality of fitting holes 4 provided in the correction tool main body 1 and attached to only the four fitting holes corresponding to the positions of the affected parts of the back. I can do it. Further, the waist-side rib member 3 in which the pair of side frame members 2 are connected in a transverse manner by a plurality of rib members 3 has a smaller curvature than the back muscle part acupressure sphere 6 and a gentle curvature at the ball head side. A configuration in which the acupressure sphere 9 is fixed can be employed. Further, at least the acupressure sphere 9 can be used as a stepping health promoting portion for exercising with an arch, a toe or the like on the sole. The sphere 6 for acupressure of the back muscle portion and the sphere 9 for acupressure have projections 6A and 9A, respectively, which are formed by projecting an oblique circumferential surface on the upper hemisphere side into an arch-shaped cross-section and smoothly continuing to a spherical curvature. Can be configured.

[0006] In the foot pedal / back straightening device according to the present invention configured as described above, the back muscle acupressure arranged on the upper surface of the rib member 3 of the correcting device body 1 for correcting the body so as to have a normal spine body shape. The sphere 6 for acupuncture and the sphere 9 for acupressure firmly grasp the left and right sides while bending the back and waist in the opposite direction, and give a so-called stretching effect in which each one naturally extends while correcting a distorted spine, Return the spine to its natural shape. The acupressure spheres 6 and 9 arranged in two rows on the left and right sides of the rib member 3 stimulate the urn of the back with their own weight and massage the spine and hip muscles. Give action. At this time, if the detachable back muscle part 6 for acupressure is fitted only into the insertion hole 4 at the position corresponding to the diseased part of the back where the acupressure is desired, a concentrated acupressure effect on a specific vase on the back can be obtained. Efficiently eliminate back stiffness and pain. Further, the protruding portion 6A of the back muscle portion acupressure sphere 6 and the protruding portion 9A of the acupressure sphere 9 which are formed by projecting the oblique peripheral side portion of the upper hemisphere side into an arch-shaped cross-section and smoothly connecting to the spherical surface curvature are formed on the back. It increases the area of contact with the stimulus of the vase, disperses finger pressure, and firmly grasps the vase while improving support stability on the back, so that it does not cause back pain even during prolonged use. Also, if the foot is pressed on at least the acupressure sphere 9 of the correction tool main body 1 and, if necessary, the back muscle acupressure sphere 6, the arch of the sole and the fingertip can be easily stimulated, and the conventional Aotake tread A strong sense of shiatsu is realized.

[0007]

[Embodiment of the invention]

 DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 shown in the drawings denotes a wooden or synthetic resin which is used to abut on the back in a supine position and to use the backbone in a reverse direction. The orthodontic tool main body is made of a metal or the like, and has a total length of about 590 mm. As shown in FIG. 1, the orthodontic tool main body 1 has a steep curvature at the shoulder side and a gentle curvature along the spine. It has a semi-streamline shape when viewed from the side of the approximate arch. That is, as shown in FIG. 3, the correction tool main body 1 has a pair of right and left sides each having a half streamline shape of approximately 590 mm in which a shoulder side is steep in a mountain and a substantially arch shape is formed so as to be gentle along a spine. Twelve rib members 3 each having a substantially rectangular parallelepiped cross section are successively arranged between the frame members 2 at 40 °, 28 °, 16 °, 6 °, 0 °, -4 from the shoulder side with respect to the surface on which the correction tool main body 1 is placed. Degrees, -7 degrees, -8 degrees, -11 degrees, -14 degrees, -15 degrees, and -20 degrees. It consists of In addition, in the case of a wooden material, for example, in the case of a wooden material, the entire surface of the correction tool body 1 is rounded by applying sandpaper to the corners so that there are no burrs or sacrifices. Makeup etc. are applied so that there is no problem.

[0008] In addition, on the upper surface of a total of six rows from the third side to the eighth row from the shoulder side of the rib material 3, a portion having a width of about 90 mm, which is a width sandwiched between both scapulae. In FIG. 4, two concave insertion holes 4 are formed, and a shaft hole 5 is formed in the center of the inner bottom of each insertion hole 4. The upper hemisphere side is provided with a back muscle part acupressure ball 6 having a gentle curvature having a radius of curvature of about 15 mmφ (outer diameter 30 mmφ). It is mounted so that it can be attached and detached via fitting with the shaft hole 5. Therefore, a maximum of 12 back muscle acupressure spheres 6 can be removably inserted corresponding to the 12 insertion holes 4 arranged in two rows along the spine. The arrangement angles of the spherical bodies 6 are sequentially 16 degrees, 6 degrees, 0 degrees, -4 degrees, -7 degrees, and -8 degrees from the shoulder side with respect to the surface on which the correction tool main body 1 is placed. . At this time, the location of the sphere 6 for acupressure on the back muscles can be arbitrarily changed in accordance with the position of the affected part of the acupressure on the back. For example, only two spine acupressure spheres 6 may be juxtaposed only to the portion corresponding to.

Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the shape of the upper back side of the sphere 6 for acupressure on the back muscle is the center axis of the fitting projection 7, the center of curvature of the sphere 6 for the back muscle acupressure, and the upper hemisphere. An example in which the radius of curvature is smaller than 15 mmφ on an oblique spherical surface inclined 45 degrees from the spherical head 10 around the center of curvature of the sphere 6 for acupressure on the back muscle with respect to the rotational symmetry axis C1 connecting the spherical heads 10 to each other. For example, a steep curved surface having a center of curvature P1 at a position about 8.4 mm away from the center of curvature of the sphere 6 for acupressure on the back muscles along an oblique direction inclined at 45 degrees from the ball head 10 and having a radius of curvature of about 8 mmφ. Is slightly projected in the radial direction so as to have a substantially arcuate cross section, and a projection 6A is formed so as to smoothly follow the original spherical curvature, and a ball head portion 10 of the upper hemisphere and the ball head are formed. The protrusion 6A located in a ring shape around the part 10 It is increasing the contact area of.

[0010] As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, two rows of rib members 3 on the waist side are formed by connecting a pair of side frame members 2 by a rib member 3 in a horizontal direction. A right-hand insertion hole 8A and two rows of left-hand insertion holes 8B on the left side are provided side by side, and the right-hand insertion hole 8A and the left-hand insertion hole 8B are provided with the back muscle part acupressure ball 6 as shown in FIG. The upper hemisphere portion of the acupressure sphere 9 having a small radius and a gentle curvature on the upper hemisphere side with a radius of curvature of about 12 mmφ (outer diameter 24 mmφ) is fitted and fixed with an adhesive or the like, respectively, to stimulate the waist pot. It is designed to be stable and strong without damaging the lower back. At this time, the interval between the two rows of the right-side insertion hole 8A is about 40 mm, the interval between the two rows of the left-side insertion hole 8B is about 40 mm, and the inside of each of the right-side insertion hole 8A and the left-side insertion hole 8B. The interval is set to about 60 mm, and is arranged so as to correspond to each of the left and right vases at the waist. Accordingly, the acupressure spheres 9 are arranged in a total of twelve by arranging four rows of three rows corresponding to the right-hand insertion hole 8A and the left-hand insertion hole 8B. The inclination angle is -14 degrees, -15 degrees, and -16 degrees from the shoulder side with respect to the surface on which the correction tool main body 1 is placed.

As shown in FIG. 6, the shape of the acupressure sphere 9 on the upper hemisphere side is, as shown in FIG. 6, a center of curvature of the acupressure sphere 9 and a rotational symmetry axis C2 connecting the upper hemisphere sphere heads 11 to each other. Around the center of curvature of the acupressure sphere 9, on a diagonal spherical surface inclined at 45 degrees from the ball head 11, for acupressure along an oblique direction smaller than the radius of curvature 12 mmφ, for example, 45 degrees from the ball head 11. The center of curvature P2 is located at a position about 7.1 mm away from the center of curvature of the spherical body 9 and a steep curved surface having a radius of curvature of about 6 mmφ is slightly protruded in the radial direction so as to have a substantially arch-shaped cross section, and is smooth. A projection 9A is formed so as to be continuous with the original spherical curvature, and the contact area with the back is increased by the spherical head 11 of the upper hemisphere and the projection 9A located in a ring shape around the spherical head 11. It is.

In addition, as a whole finish of the correction tool main body 1, the back muscle part acupressure sphere 6, and the acupressure sphere 9, for example, the whole surface is glossed with a wooden lacquer or the like so that fingerprints, sawdust, dust and the like are not attached. It is. Further, in the present embodiment, a total of 12 spheres 6 for a back muscle part are placed side by side in two rows with respect to the orthosis body 1, and a total of 12 spheres 9 for acupressure are placed side by side in four rows. These numbers do not limit the present invention in any way, and it is a matter of course that each number may be variously changed.

Next, an example of the use of the present invention will be described. In the foot pedal / back straightening device according to the present invention, for example, as shown in FIG. You can lie down and rest on the back so that the high mountain part rests on the shoulders and abut on the back, and then buckle the backbone in the opposite direction to sleep. Grasping and straightening each one naturally while correcting the distorted spine Gives a stretching effect, and the spine part returns to its original natural shape. At this time, the twelve spine acupressure spheres 6 and the twelve spheres 9 for acupuncture stimulate the urn of the back with their own weight and act as acupressure effect to massage the spine and hip muscles. If the detachable back muscle part acupressure sphere 6 is fitted only in the fitting hole 4 corresponding to the affected part position on the back where the acupressure is to be applied, a concentrated acupressure effect on a specific vase on the back can be obtained. Efficiently eliminate stiffness and pain. In addition, the protrusions 6A and 9A formed on the upper hemisphere of the acupressure sphere 6 and the acupressure sphere 9 of the back muscle respectively increase the contact area of the vase on the back with respect to the stimulus of the vase so that the vase can be firmly grasped. To improve support stability, it does not cause back pain even after prolonged use. Further, as shown in FIG. 8, if the foot is used to step on the correction tool body 1, for example, the acupressure sphere 9 and, if necessary, the back muscle acupressure sphere 6, the arch of the foot or the fingertip is stimulated. Then, it is used as a footstep that can provide a stronger sense of acupressure than conventional Aotake footsteps.

[0014]

[Effect of the invention]

 According to the present invention configured as described above, it is abutted against the back in a supine position, and the shoulder side is steep in the mountain high to extend the back column, and it is half as viewed from the side that draws a gentle approximate arch along the spine. A streamlined correction tool main body 1 is formed, and the correction tool main body 1 has a region having a width such that a plurality of back muscle acupressure spheres 6 having a gentle curvature on the ball head side are sandwiched between both scapulae. It is arranged in two rows along the spine so that it can be attached to and detached from the patient. The location of the sphere 6 for acupressure on the back muscle can be arbitrarily changed in accordance with the position of the acupressure affected area on the back column. The person can easily obtain the natural stretching effect of giving the refreshing feeling of stretching the spine one by one in the supine position, and only at the affected part of the back where acupressure is desired. It is possible to obtain a shiatsu effect concentrated on the subject. In other words, this is because the detachable back muscle part for acupressure part 6 can be fitted only into the fitting hole 4 at a location corresponding to the affected part of the acupressure part, and it is concentrated on a specific vase on the back. A shiatsu effect is obtained, and stiffness and pain in the back are effectively eliminated.

A total of twelve back muscle acupressure spheres 6 and a total of twelve acupressure spheres 9 arranged so as to be sandwiched between the shoulder blades form a back and waist pot according to their own weight. It can stimulate and fully exert the acupressure effect of rubbing the spine and waist muscles. Moreover, since the back muscle acupressure spheres 6 are juxtaposed along two rows on the left and right, they do not hit the spine and do not cause pain, and the acupressure spheres 9 are located at the waist position in the orthosis body 1. Since it is fixed to the left and right at a predetermined narrow interval of two rows, it can be effectively applied to a large number of vases in the waist, and the acupressure effect is further enhanced.

Each of the projections 6A and 9A, which are formed by projecting the oblique peripheral surface of the upper hemisphere of the back muscle part acupressure sphere 6 and the acupressure sphere 9 into an arch shape in cross section, and smoothly connecting the spherical curvature, This increases the contact area of the back vase with the stimulus, disperses the finger pressure, and firmly grasps the vase and improves the support stability on the back, so that it does not cause pain on the back even when used for a long time. .

Further, if the foot is pressed on at least each of the acupressure spheres 9 of the correction tool main body 1 and, if necessary, the back muscle acupressure spheres 6, the arches of the soles, the fingertips, etc. are easily stimulated. It can be used as a stepping health promotion tool that gives you a stronger sense of acupressure than the green bamboo stepping tool.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a plan view of the same.

FIG. 3 is a sectional view taken along line XX in FIG. 2;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a sphere for acupressure of a back muscle.

FIG. 5 is a vertical cross-sectional side view of a sphere for acupuncture for a back muscle.

FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view showing an attached state of the acupressure sphere.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory view showing a method of using the present invention.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing another method of using the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Correction tool main body 2 ... Side frame member 3 ... Rib material 4 ... Fitting insertion hole 5 ... Shaft hole 6 ... Back muscle part finger pressure sphere 7 ... Fitting projection 8A ... Right fitting insertion hole 8B ... Left fitting insertion hole 9 ... Shiatsu Ball 6A, 9A Projection 10, 11 Ball head C1, C2 Rotational symmetry axis P1, P2 Center of curvature

Claims (8)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. A straightening tool body which is abutted against the back in a supine position, and has a semi-streamline shape as viewed from a side which draws a gentle approximate arch along the spine with a steep shoulder on the shoulder side to extend the spine. The orthosis body has two rows along the spine so that a plurality of back muscle acupressure spheres having a gentle curvature on the ball head side can be attached to and detached from a portion having a width that is sandwiched between both scapulae. A foot step and back straightening device, wherein the location of the sphere for acupressure on the back muscle portion can be arbitrarily changed corresponding to the position of the affected area on the back. 2. The correction tool main body is formed by connecting a plurality of rib members in a horizontal direction between a pair of left and right side frame members having a semi-streamline shape in which a shoulder side is steep and a gentle arch is drawn along a spine. The foot pedal / back straightening tool according to claim 1. 3. The sphere for acupressure on the back muscle portion is removably disposed through two rows of concave fitting holes formed on the upper surface of the rib material and through fitting projections projecting downward. The foot pedal and back straightening tool according to 2. 4. The sphere for acupuncture of the back muscle portion is selected from a plurality of fitting holes provided in the correction tool main body, and is attached only to a fitting hole corresponding to a position of a diseased part of the back. A foot pedal and a back straightening tool according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. A waist-side rib member in which the pair of side frame members are connected in a horizontal direction by a plurality of rib members, has a smaller diameter than the back muscle part acupressure ball and a ball head side having a gentle curvature. 5. The foot pedal / back straightening tool according to claim 1, wherein the ball is fixed. 6. The at least one acupressure sphere can be used as a stepping health promoting portion for exercising with an arch or a toe on a sole.
6. The foot and back straightening tool according to any one of items 1 to 5. 7. The sphere for acupressure of the back muscle portion and the sphere for acupressure,
7. The foot pedal and back straightening tool according to claim 1, wherein the oblique peripheral side face on the upper hemisphere side has a projecting part projecting in an arch shape in cross section, and having a projecting part smoothly connected to a spherical curvature. 8. A pair of left and right side frame members which are abutted against the back in a supine position, and have a semi-streamline shape as viewed from the side where the shoulder side is steeply mountainous and has a gentle arch along the spine to extend the spine. A correction tool body formed by connecting ribs with a rib material interposed therebetween, and two rows of concave fittings formed at a portion having a width between the two shoulder blades on the upper surface of the rib material; An upper hemisphere side, which is detachably disposed via a fitting projection protruding downward with respect to the insertion hole, and has a gradual curvature on the upper hemisphere side, and a smaller diameter and a gentler ball head side than the sphere for the back muscle part acupressure. Acupressure sphere fixed to the waist-side rib material having a large curvature, and the arrangement of the back muscle part acupressure sphere can be arbitrarily changed corresponding to the position of the acupressure affected part on the back,
Also, at least the sphere for acupressure can be used as a stepping health promotion part for exercising with an arch on the sole, a toe, or the like, and a foot stepping / back straightening tool.