JP3627115B2 - Shiatsu - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
[Industrial application fields]
The present invention relates to an acupressure device used for the purpose of loosening muscle stiffness, tension and stiffness in various parts of the body.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in order to apply acupressure to a human body, a method using the following means is generally performed.
(B) Use a device with multiple protrusions that match the position of a specific point such as the back or waist of the human body, place the affected part on this device and sleep on it, or push the device to the affected part Hit it.
(B) Acupressure is performed with his / her fingers without using instruments.
(C) Of the daily necessities, use the round tip of the hairpin and the cap of the ballpoint pen to stimulate the acupoints.
(D) Using a device provided with a protrusion on the tip of a long arm, hold the base end of this device and press the tip against the affected part.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, the conventional means have the following drawbacks.
In the means (i), since the protrusions are in a specific arrangement, it is difficult to use the protrusions at points other than the specific part, and lacks versatility.
With the means (b), it is impossible to apply it outside the range of the front of the body, etc., where the fingers of the hand can reach, so it is necessary to borrow another person's hand.
The means (c) not only has the same drawbacks as (b) above, but also has a sharp tip, which is dangerous if used incorrectly.
With the means (d), since the force is applied to the tip while holding the root, a sufficient force cannot be applied to the protrusion on the tip. Therefore, it is difficult for those who are weak, such as elderly people, to use.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to easily acupressure acupoints of the whole body with one's own hand without borrowing another person's hand, and a shiatsu device that can be used at home with peace of mind. The purpose is to provide.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of protrusions having a conical upper portion are arranged in a line on at least one surface of a plate-shaped main body, and the protrusions are formed in a pair at both ends. Each of the protrusions is provided with a conical shape having a smaller diameter than the other protrusions . By comprising in this way, the both ends of a main body can be hold | maintained with a hand, respectively, and the back of the body, such as a back, can be acupressure. In addition, by placing the main body on the floor and lying on it, it is possible to acupressure the back and waist. In this case, the protrusion provided on the end can be used as a finger hook when the body is lifted and the acupressure device is pulled out from the bottom after the treatment is completed. That is, it can be easily pulled out from the lower part of the body by placing a finger on the protrusion at the end. In addition, by holding one end of the main body by hand, it is possible to acupressure a part that is not normally reachable. Furthermore, since the protrusion has a conical shape, not only the tip can be brought into point contact but also a similar acupressure effect can be obtained by bringing the inclined peripheral surface into line contact. Even in the case of treatment, a therapeutic effect can be obtained.
[0006]
Further , among the projections, those provided at at least one end have a conical shape with a smaller diameter than the other projections. The specific end of the body can be easily pressed by the protrusion while the other end is held by hand, and in this case, since the protrusion has a small diameter, a strong acupressure can be applied to the specific position. Further, the overall length of the main body is 30 cm. By setting it to 30 cm, it is easy to handle and does not take up space for storage.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
Reference numeral 1 in FIGS. 1 and 2 denotes a main body. The main body 1 is made of plate-like wood, and is set to have a length of 30 cm, a width of 6 cm, and a thickness of about 1 cm, for example. The length is set to such a dimension in consideration of handling and storage. The width needs to be larger than the diameter of the protrusion 2 so that the protrusion 2 described later can be supported.
[0008]
Three protrusions 2 and one protrusion 3 are provided on the upper surface of the main body 1. The protrusion 2 has a cylindrical shape at the base end and a conical shape at the upper part, and is formed in the shape shown in the figure by processing, for example, wood. A pair of protrusions 2 are arranged symmetrically at the center of the main body 1, and one protrusion 2 is arranged at one end of the main body 1. The protrusion 3 is composed of a cylindrical portion and a conical portion having a smaller diameter than the protrusion 2 and is disposed at the other end of the main body 1.
[0009]
The acupressure device having the above-described configuration is used as follows.
When applying acupressure to the head, as shown in FIG. 3, one end of the main body 1 is held with one hand and the other end is held with the other hand, and a pair of projections 2 in the center are used. In this case, since the dimension of the main body 1 is set to approximately 30 cm, sufficient force can be applied by hand. In this case, if the main body 1 is held horizontally, the pair of central protrusions 2 can be simultaneously pressed against the head, and if the main body 1 is tilted and held, only one of the central pair of protrusions 2 is positioned on the head. It can be pressed against the part. Of the protrusions, the pair of protrusions 2 at the center are preferably used mainly for stimulating symmetrical points on both sides of the spine. Further, the projection 2 or 3 at the end is preferably used when the acupuncture points at specific locations are intensively stimulated, and the projection 3 having a small diameter when the required finger pressure is large, and the projection having a large diameter when the finger pressure is small. 2 is used. The acupressure device of the present application is used in such a manner that it is held with both hands and is pressed by the center projection 2 so that the material or the dimensions thereof can withstand the bending force given by such use. Of course, it is necessary to set, but at least if the main body 1 is made of wood of the size in the present embodiment, the required strength can be obtained.
[0010]
When applying finger pressure around the face and ears, as shown in FIG. 4, hold the main body 1 with one hand and press the center protrusion 2 or the protrusion 2 or 3 at the end against the local area to apply the finger pressure. be able to. Further, by changing the angle at which the main body 1 is tilted, any one of the protrusions 2 and 3 can be sequentially pressed against the local portion. Needless to say, the same pressure can be applied while holding the main body 1 with both hands.
[0011]
When acupressure is applied to the chest or abdomen, as shown in FIG. 5, acupressure can be applied mainly by holding the main body 1 with both hands and mainly pressing the central protrusion 2.
[0012]
When acupressure is applied to the back and waist, as shown in FIG. 6, the body 1 is placed on the floor with the protrusion 2 facing upward, and the protrusion 2 (a pair of protrusions in the center) is placed on a desired position by supine. Acupressure can be applied by pressing. In this case, the strength of the acupressure can be adjusted by keeping the knees up and floating the waist as necessary. Further, when the acupressure device is to be taken out from the bottom after the completion of the acupressure on the back or the waist, if the finger is put on the protrusion 2 or 3 provided at the end of the main body 1 and pulled, the body can be easily obtained. Can be taken out from below. That is, the protrusions 2 and 3 at the end portion serve not only as protrusions for original acupressure but also as handles for handling.
[0013]
When acupressure is applied to the back of the head or the back of the neck, as shown in FIG. 7, the main body 1 is placed on a pillow or the like with the protrusion 2 facing upward, and the protrusion 2 is projected onto a desired site by supine on it.
Acupressure can be applied by pressing (a pair of projections in the center).
[0014]
When applying acupressure to the sole of the foot, as shown in FIG. 8, the main body 1 may be placed on the floor with the protrusion 2 facing upward, and the foot is placed thereon.
[0015]
The main body of the above embodiment has a plate shape in consideration of stability when placed on the floor or the like. However, the main body may be a rod shape. Can be improved. The material constituting the main body and the projections are not only wood workpieces, wooden material moldings, or the may be a molding of plastics, as a matter of course. In the illustrated example, the protrusion is provided only on one surface of the main body, but the protrusion may be provided on both surfaces. In addition to providing protrusions on both surfaces, versatility can be enhanced by changing the arrangement of protrusions, the outer diameter, the hardness, the angle of the conical portion, and the like between one surface and the other surface. The protrusions may be attached to the main body by bonding or the like. For example, the main body and the protrusions can be attached and detached like a concave-convex fitting, and the main body has more attachment holes than the number of protrusions. If this is the case, the position of the protrusion can be changed as necessary, or the protrusion can be replaced with a protrusion having a different shape. Similarly, versatility can be improved.
[0016]
【The invention's effect】
By stimulating the points on the body, it is possible to relieve muscle consolidation, tension and stiffness.
It is possible to correct the distortion of the joint part or joint part between the bones, particularly the distortion of the spine where the vertebrae are connected.
Since the pressure transmitted through the skin to the muscles is a kind of physical stimulus, the stimulus causes a reflex effect on the body, thereby achieving systemic pacing.
Even bedridden elderly people and younger children can be operated easily as long as they can move their fingers.
When a sick person or the like desires acupressure, a caregiver can apply acupressure while adjusting the level of pressure according to the request of the sick person.
Even if you are not a person with specialized skills like a shiatsu teacher, you can get the same acupressure effect.
Since the protrusions that come into contact with the body are arranged in a line, it is possible to easily press the protrusions to the local area in each case for each of the protrusions or at the same time. Since the protrusion has a conical shape, the local portion can be pushed not only by the tip but also by the outer peripheral conical surface. Can be stimulated and therefore easy to handle.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a plan view of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of use on the head.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of use on a face.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of use on the abdomen.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of use on the waist.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of use on the neck.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of use on a sole.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 Body 2 Projection 3 Projection

Claims (3)

A plurality of protrusions having a conical upper portion are arranged in a row on at least one surface of the plate-like main body, and the protrusions are provided at a pair at the center and one at each end, and provided at one end. Is a chimney characterized by having a conical shape with a smaller diameter than other protrusions . The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of protrusions at positions excluding the both ends are made higher than other protrusions. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a total length of 30 cm.

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