JPH09164177A - Pointillage apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable pointillage on meridian points of the whole body of a user easily by himself without help by arranging a plurality of protrusions each with a conical top in one row at least on one side of a plate-shaped body while those arranged at positions except for both ends of the plate-shaped body are set even in number. SOLUTION: Three protrusions 2 which are each made of wood or the like with the base end part thereof cylindrical and the upper part thereof conical and one protrusion 3 are arranged on the top surface of a plate-shaped body 1. In this array, the protrusions 2 are arranged as one pair symmetrically at the central part of the body 1 and the residual at one end of the body 1. On the other hand, the one protrusion 3 which is made up of a cylindrical part and a conical part with a smaller diameter than those of the protrusions 2 is arranged at the other end of the body 1. In application, when pointillage is applied to the head part, one end of the body 1 is held with one hand and the other end thereof with the other hand. At this point, if the body 1 is kept horizontal, a pair of the protrusions 2 is pressed onto the head part simultaneously and if it is kept inclined, only one of the protrusions 2 is pressed onto the head part.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to the induration of muscles in various parts of the body,
The present invention relates to an acupressure device used for loosening tension and stiffness.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, when an acupressure is applied to a human body,
The following method is generally used. (B) Use a device that has multiple protrusions that match the positions of acupoints on specific areas such as the back and waist of the human body, and place the affected part on this device and sleep on it, or push the device to the affected part. Hit (B) Perform acupressure with your own fingers without using any tools. (C) Among the daily necessities, use the round tip of the hairpin and the cap of the ballpoint pen to stimulate the acupuncture points. (D) An instrument having a long arm provided with a protrusion at the tip thereof is used, and the proximal end of the instrument is held and the tip is pressed against the affected area.

[0003]

However, each of the above-mentioned conventional means has the following drawbacks. According to the means (a), since the protrusions are arranged in a specific manner, it is difficult to use them for the acupuncture points other than the corresponding specific place, and lack versatility. With the means of (b), since it is impossible to apply it to the area other than the front surface of the body that the fingers of oneself can reach, it is necessary to borrow the hand of another person. The means (c) has the same drawbacks as the above (b), and since it has a sharp tip, it is dangerous if it is used incorrectly. With the means (d), since the root is held and a force is applied to the tip, a sufficient force cannot be applied to the projection at the tip. Therefore, it is difficult for a weak person such as an elderly person to use.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and it is possible to easily acupressure the acupuncture points of the whole body by one's own hands without the help of another person, and it is possible to use it at home at ease. The purpose is to provide an acupressure device.

[0005]

In order to achieve the above object,
According to a first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of protrusions having a conical upper portion are arranged in a row on at least one surface of a main body made of plate-shaped wood, and the protrusions are arranged at positions excluding both ends. Is an even number. With this configuration, both ends of the main body can be held by the hands and the back of the body such as the back can be pressed. Also, by placing the main body on the floor and lying on it, it is possible to apply acupressure to the back, waist, and the like. In this case, the protrusion provided at the end can be used as a finger rest when the body is lifted and the acupressure device is pulled out from under the body after the treatment. That is, it is possible to easily pull out laterally from the lower part of the body by putting a finger on the protrusion at the end.
In addition, one end of the body can be held by hand and acupressure can be applied to areas that are normally out of reach. Furthermore, since the projection has a conical shape, the same acupressure effect can be obtained not only by making point contact with the tip, but also by making line contact with the inclined peripheral surface. If it does, a therapeutic effect can be obtained.

According to a second 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 main body made of a rod-shaped wood, and the protrusions are arranged at positions excluding both ends. It is characterized by an even number. In this case as well, it is used as in the case of claim 1. Claim 3
According to claim 1 or 2, the number of the protrusions is four. The pair of central protrusions is preferably used mainly when acupressure is applied to both sides of the spine at the same time. A fourth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to third aspects, at least one of the protrusions has a conical shape having a smaller diameter than other protrusions. The other end can be held by hand and the protrusion can easily apply acupressure to a specific part of the body. In this case, since the protrusion has a small diameter, a stronger acupressure can be applied to the specific part. A fifth aspect of the present invention is characterized in that, in any one of the first to fourth aspects, a plurality of protrusions at positions excluding the both ends are higher than other protrusions. Claim 6
In any one of Claims 1 thru | or 5, The total length of the said main body was set to 30 cm. By making it 30 cm, it is easy to handle and does not take up much space for storage.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. Reference numeral 1 in FIGS. 1 and 2 is a main body. The main body 1 is made of plate-shaped wood, for example,
The length is set to 30 cm, the width is set to 6 cm, and the thickness is set to about 1 cm. The length is set to this dimension in consideration of handleability and storability. The width is required to be larger than the diameter of the protrusion 2 so that the protrusion 2 described later can be supported.

On the upper surface of the main body 1, there are three protrusions 2,
One projection 3 is provided. The projection 2 has a cylindrical base end portion and a conical upper portion than the base end portion, and is formed in the illustrated shape by processing wood, for example. A pair of protrusions 2 are symmetrically arranged 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 diameter smaller than that of the protrusion 2, and is arranged at the other end of the main body 1.

The acupressure device having the above structure is used as follows. When applying acupressure to the head, as shown in FIG.
One end of the main body 1 is held by one hand and the other end is held by the other hand, and a pair of central protrusions 2 is used. In this case, since the size 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 projections 2 can be pressed against the head at the same time, and if the main body 1 is tilted and held, only one of the central pair of projections 2 is headed. It can be pressed against the department. Of the projections, the pair of projections 2 at the center is preferably used mainly when stimulating symmetrical acupoints on both sides of the spine. The projections 2 or 3 at the end are preferably used when the acupuncture points at specific locations are intensively stimulated, and the small-diameter projection 3 is used when the required finger pressure is large, and the large-diameter projection is used when it is small. 2 is used. Since the acupressure device of the present application is used by holding it with both hands and pressing the acupuncture point by the central protrusion 2, the material or the size of the acupressure device can withstand the bending force applied by such use. Needless to say, it is necessary to set it, but at least the required strength can be obtained if the main body 1 is made of wood having the dimensions in this embodiment.

When acupressure is applied to the face and the area around the ears, as shown in FIG. 4, the main body 1 is held by one hand and the central projection 2 or the end projections 2 or 3 is pressed against the local area. Shiatsu can be applied. Further, by changing the angle at which the main body 1 is tilted, any one of the protrusions 2 and 3 can be pressed sequentially against the local area. In addition,
Needless to say, the body 1 can be held by both hands and the same acupressure can be performed.

When acupressure is applied to the chest or abdomen, FIG.
As shown in FIG. 5, the acupressure can be performed by holding the main body 1 with both hands and mainly pressing the central protrusion 2.

When acupressure is applied to the back and the waist, as shown in FIG. 6, the main body 1 is placed on the floor with the protrusion 2 facing upward, and the subject is laid on the body to project the protrusion 2 (a pair of central portions). Acupressure can be applied by pressing the protrusions. In this case, the strength of the acupressure can be adjusted by keeping the knees upright and raising the waist as necessary.
In addition, when the acupressure device is to be taken out from below after the acupressure on the back or the waist is finished, the body 1
If you hang your finger on the protrusion 2 or 3 provided at the end of the and pull it, you can easily remove it from under the body. That is, the protrusions 2 and 3 at the end portions function not only as protrusions for original finger pressure but also as handles for handling.

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 subject is supine on the protrusion 2 to the desired portion. Acupressure can be applied by pressing (a pair of central protrusions).

When acupressure is applied 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 may be placed on it.

Although the main body of the above-mentioned embodiment has a plate shape in consideration of stability when it is placed on a floor or the like, it may have a rod shape, or it may be held by hand and used. In this case, the handleability can be improved. As in the embodiment, the number of protrusions is one at the center and one at each end, for a total of 4 protrusions.
The number is not limited to one, and may be three in total, one pair at the center and one at only one end, or six or more.
Further, it goes without saying that the material forming the main body and the protrusions may be not only a processed wood product but also a wood material molded product or a plastic molded product. Further, in the illustrated example, the protrusion is provided only on one surface of the main body,
You may make it provide a protrusion on both surfaces. Further, the versatility can be enhanced by providing the protrusions on both surfaces and changing the arrangement of the protrusions, the outer diameter, the hardness, the angle of the conical portion or the like between the one surface and the other surface. The protrusion may be attached to the main body by adhesion, for example,
If the main body and the projection have a detachable mounting structure such as concave and convex fitting, and if the mounting holes are provided in the main body in a number larger than the number of the projections, the positions of the projections can be changed as necessary, or
It can be replaced with a protrusion having a different shape, and likewise, versatility can be enhanced.

[0016]

EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION By stimulating the acupoints of the body, it is possible to loosen the induration, tension and stiffness of muscles. It is possible to correct the distortion of the joints or joints between the bones, especially the distortion of the spine where the vertebrae are connected. Since the pressure transmitted to the muscles and the like through the skin is a kind of physical stimulus, this stimulus evokes a reflex action on the body, and thereby the whole body pacing can be achieved. Even bedridden old people and children of lower grades can operate easily if they can even move their fingers. If a sick person wants shiatsu,
The caregiver can apply acupressure while adjusting the strength of the pressurization according to the request of the sick person. Even a person who does not have a specialized technique such as a shiatsu can obtain 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 each of the protrusions or a plurality of protrusions simultaneously to the local area in any case. Since the protrusion has a conical shape, it is possible to push the local portion not only by the tip but also by the conical surface on the outer periphery. Therefore, even if the tip deviates from the acupoint, the acupuncture point can be accurately used by the 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 an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of use on the head.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of use on the 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 view of use on the neck.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory view of use on the sole.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Main body 2 Protrusion 3 Protrusion

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A plate-shaped main body is provided with a plurality of conical projections having a conical upper portion in a line on at least one surface thereof, and the projections arranged at positions excluding both ends are even-numbered. An acupressure device characterized by being individual. 2. A bar-shaped main body is provided with a plurality of conical projections having a conical upper portion arranged in a row on at least one surface of the bar-shaped main body, and an even number of projections are disposed at positions excluding both ends. Acupressure device characterized by being. 3. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the number of the protrusions is four. 4. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the protrusions has a conical shape having a smaller diameter than the other protrusions. . 5. The acupressure device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a plurality of protrusions at positions other than the both ends are higher than other protrusions. 6. The acupressure device according to claim 1, wherein the main body has a total length of 30 cm.