KR102604596B1 - Psoas massage apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

The psoas massager of the present invention has an open bottom, the bottom and the flat surface are formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and when viewed from the side, a pair of first protrusions raised at regular intervals to press and massage specific parts of the human body on the upper surface; an upper member having a curved shape consisting of a first base lower than the first protrusion between the first protrusions, and each rectangular short side on both sides of the first protrusion having handle portions integrally formed so that a user can hold it with his or her hands; and a lower member whose bottom and plane are formed in a rectangular plate shape to correspond to the upper member, and which closes the open bottom of the upper member by being inserted and assembled into the lower part of the upper member.

Description

Psoas massage apparatus {Psoas massage apparatus}

The present invention relates to a psoas massager, and more specifically, to a psoas massager that is small and light in size and can be easily used by not only the general public but also patients with back pain who have difficulty moving, and is a physical therapy device focused on the psoas muscle that can contribute to the rapid relief of back pain. It's about.

In general, the lifespan of modern people has increased significantly due to the decline in infectious diseases due to the development of medical technology, but on the other hand, musculoskeletal diseases due to lack of exercise are rapidly increasing, emerging as a serious social problem.

These musculoskeletal diseases caused by lack of exercise are accompanied by severe pain and disability, gradually making movement difficult, and the body's immunity and resistance are rapidly reduced, exposing the body to various diseases, causing secondary problems that result in enormous medical costs.

In particular, back pain, which is pain in the lower back area that a large number of patients suffer from, appears relatively more often in women than men. This type of back pain is relatively deep and persistent compared to other musculoskeletal diseases, and requires surgery and a long rehabilitation process. holding.

In addition, women often suffer from back pain and osteoporosis in the lower back and thigh bones, and many female patients suffer from related diseases such as hip joint fracture necrosis and urinary incontinence due to osteoporosis.

As such, women are more easily exposed to back pain and related diseases because they have weaker physical strength compared to men, the life cycle leading to pregnancy, childbirth, and menopause, and lack of exercise continue for a long time, so most of these diseases progress chronically and become chronic, ultimately leading to surgery. It is a sad situation that continues.

In addition, as modern people walk upright, the heavy load of the upper body is concentrated on the waist, putting a lot of strain on the waist and pelvis. In particular, the psoas muscle, which connects the legs to the waist, is often stiff, causing back pain. .

The psoas muscle is one of the muscles that starts from the pelvis and extends to the femur. It mainly bends the thigh forward at the hip joint and simultaneously rotates the thigh outward. It is a muscle that connects the thigh bone and the spine (spine). says

Therefore, in the past, several psoas muscle exercise devices have been developed to prevent back pain by strengthening the strength of the psoas muscle. However, the psoas muscle exercise devices are used to exercise the lower body muscles, including the psoas muscle, by exercising the user's lower body or whole body over a long period of time. Because it focuses on strengthening overall muscle strength, including back pain, it is difficult for patients with back pain who have difficulty moving around to use it, and the reality is that it is not very effective in quickly relieving back pain centered on the psoas muscle.

Korean Patent No. 10-0957594 (registered on May 4, 2010) Korean Patent No. 10-1262159 (registered on May 2, 2013)

Accordingly, the present invention was developed to solve the above problems. It is small and light, so it can be easily used by not only the general public but also patients with back pain who have difficulty moving. As a physical therapy device focused on the psoas muscle, it can contribute to the rapid relief of back pain. The purpose is to provide a psoas massager.

According to one embodiment, the present invention for achieving the above object has an open bottom surface, the bottom surface and the flat surface are formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and a certain part of the human body can be pressed and massaged on the upper surface when viewed from the side. It has a curved shape consisting of a pair of first protrusions raised at intervals and a first base lower than the first protrusion between the first protrusions, and the short sides of the rectangle on both sides of the first protrusion are so that the user can hold them with his hands. Upper members each having a handle portion formed integrally with it; and a lower member whose bottom and plane are formed in a rectangular plate shape to correspond to the upper member, and which closes the open bottom of the upper member by being inserted and assembled into the lower part of the upper member.

Additionally, according to one embodiment, the handle portion is formed by injection molding to be recessed at a predetermined depth into the rectangular short sides of the upper members on both sides of the first protrusion.

Additionally, according to one embodiment, a second protrusion and a second base are formed on the upper surface of the lower member to correspond to the shape and size of the first protrusion and the first base, and the second protrusion extends from below the first protrusion. The upper member and the lower member are coupled to each other by fitting and contacting the inside of the first protrusion.

In addition, according to one embodiment, a first support rib and a second support rib are further formed inside the first protrusion and the first base, respectively, so that when the upper member and the lower member are coupled to each other, the first support rib and the second support rib are formed. The ribs contact and are supported on the upper surfaces of the second protrusion and the second base, respectively.

Additionally, according to one embodiment, a plurality of support caps are further provided on the bottom of the lower member to support the load and prevent slipping.

Also, according to one embodiment, the upper member and the lower member are manufactured by injection molding ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene copolymer) resin.

As described above, the present invention is small and light, so it can be easily used not only by the general public but also by patients with back pain who have difficulty moving, and is effective in contributing to the rapid relief of back pain as a physical therapy device focused on the psoas muscle.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of immediately relaxing muscle stiffness in the core of the human body, which cannot be resolved through stretching alone, in a short period of time by direct neck pressure.

In addition, the present invention has the effect of promoting the activation of lymphocytes and relieving unnecessary tension by effectively relaxing the psoas muscle, the largest and longest muscle in our body.

In addition, the present invention can be excellent in preventing injuries when used before and after exercise, and can be expected to have an excellent psoas muscle relaxation effect, especially for users who engage in high-intensity exercise and labor.

1 is a perspective view showing the entire psoas massage device of the present invention
Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1
Figure 3 is an exploded perspective view of the bottom of Figure 1
Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of Figure 1
Figure 5 is an illustration of the use of the psoas massager of the present invention, (a) in a state mounted on the floor and (b) in a state in which the handle is held.

The terms used in this specification are merely used to describe specific embodiments and are not intended to limit the present invention. Singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In this specification, terms such as “include,” “have,” or “equipped with” are intended to designate the presence of features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this specification. It should be understood that this does not preclude the existence or addition of other features, numbers, steps, operations, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

Unless otherwise defined herein, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by a person of ordinary skill in the technical field to which the present invention pertains.

Terms defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having meanings consistent with the meanings they have in the context of the related technology, and unless clearly defined in this specification, should not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense. It shouldn't be.

Hereinafter, the configuration and operational relationship of the psoas massager of the present invention will be looked in detail with reference to the attached drawings.

Figure 1 is an overall perspective view of the psoas massager of the present invention, Figure 2 is an exploded perspective view of Figure 1, Figure 3 is an exploded bottom perspective view of Figure 1, and Figure 4 is a longitudinal cross-sectional view of Figure 1.

As shown in Figures 1 to 4, looking at the configuration of the psoas massager 100 of the present invention according to one embodiment, first, an upper member 110 of a curved shape is provided at the upper part of the psoas massager 100 of the present invention. do.

The upper member 110 has an open bottom, the bottom and the flat surface are formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and when viewed from the side, a pair of first protrusions raised at regular intervals on the upper surface to enable massaging by pressing a specific part of the human body It has a curved shape consisting of a first base 112 lower than the first protrusion 111 between 111 and the first protrusion 111 .

In addition, handle portions 115 are integrally formed on the short sides of the rectangle on both sides of the first protrusion 111 so that the user can hold it with his hands.

At this time, referring to the drawings, according to one embodiment, the handle portion 115 may be formed by injection molding to be recessed at a certain depth into the rectangular short sides of the upper members on both sides of the first protrusion 111.

Meanwhile, although not shown in the accompanying drawings, the handle portion 115 can be modified according to other embodiments, such as being formed to protrude outward from the short side of the upper member 110.

In addition, at the lower part of the upper member 110, the bottom surface and the flat surface are formed in a rectangular plate shape to correspond to the upper member 110, and the upper member 110 is opened by being inserted and assembled into the lower part of the upper member 110. A lower member 120 is provided to close the bottom surface.

In addition, a second protrusion 121 and a second base 122 are formed on the upper surface of the lower member 120 to correspond to the shape and size of the first protrusion 111 and the first base 112. The second protrusion 121 is inserted from below the first protrusion 111 and comes into contact with the inside of the first protrusion 111, so that the upper member 110 and the lower member 120 are coupled to each other.

More specifically, a first support rib 113 and a second support rib 114 are further formed inside the first protrusion 111 and the first base 112, respectively, to form an upper member 110 and a lower member ( When 120 is coupled to each other, the first support rib 113 and the second support rib 114 contact and support the upper surfaces of the second protrusion 121 and the second base portion 122, respectively.

Meanwhile, in another embodiment, the first support rib 113 and the second support rib 114 may be omitted, in which case the interior of the first protrusion 111 and the first base 112 and the second protrusion ( 121) and the upper surfaces of the second base portion 122 may be directly contacted and supported without support ribs.

In addition, the upper member 110 and the lower member 120 may be made of any synthetic resin material having appropriate strength to support the load of the human body, and according to an embodiment of the present invention, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene copolymer) By injection molding resin, the upper member 110 and lower member 120, including the handle portion 115, can be manufactured as one piece.

In addition, a plurality of support caps 130 are provided on the bottom of the lower member 120 to support the load and prevent slipping.

The support cap 130 can be made of any material for supporting load and preventing slipping. For example, hard rubber or synthetic resin can be used.

Meanwhile, Figure 5 is an illustration of the use of the psoas massager of the present invention, where (a) is in a state of being mounted on the floor and (b) is in a state of holding a handle.

First, as shown in the usage example of FIG. 5A, the psoas massager 100 of the present invention can be used in a mounted state by placing it on the floor. In this case, the user lies down on the first protrusion 111 of the present invention. When the psoas muscle is raised, the psoas muscle placed on the first protrusion 111 is compressed by the body load, thereby relieving stiffness of the psoas muscle.

At this time, the number and time of use of the psoas massage device 100 of the present invention can be determined by taking into account the degree of stiffness of the user's psoas muscle, that is, the massage is performed appropriately until the back pain is relieved in a situation that does not cause strain to the body. Just do it.

In addition, referring to another example of use in FIG. 5B, the present invention applies the first protrusion 111 of the psoas massager of the present invention to the patient's left and right psoas muscles from above a patient lying down with another person holding the handle 115. You can perform a massage by pressing it from above.

In other words, a physical therapist can massage the stiff psoas muscle of a patient who has difficulty moving while holding the handle portion 115 of the present invention with his or her hand.

Therefore, using the present invention, the user can rub and massage his or her thighs while sitting while holding the handle 115 with his or her hand, or another person can hold the handle 115 and massage various parts of the patient's body. It can be used in various ways, including massaging the area.

In addition, the present invention is not limited to just one embodiment described above, and the same effect can be created even when changing the detailed configuration, number, and arrangement structure of the device, so those skilled in the art will understand the present invention. It is stated that addition, deletion, and modification of various configurations are possible within the scope of the technical idea.

100: psoas massager (of the present invention) 110: upper member
111: first protrusion 112: first base
113: first support rib 114: second support rib
115: handle portion 120: lower member
121: second protrusion 122: second base
130: support cap

Claims (6)

The bottom is open, the bottom and the flat surface are formed in the shape of a rectangular plate, and when viewed from the side, a pair of first protrusions raised at regular intervals so that specific parts of the human body can be pressed and massaged, and between the first protrusions. an upper member having a curved shape with a first base lower than the first protrusion, and each rectangular short side on both sides of the first protrusion having handle portions integrally formed so that the user can hold it with his or her hands; and
It includes a lower member whose bottom and plane are formed in a rectangular plate shape to correspond to the upper member, and which closes the open bottom of the upper member by being inserted and assembled into the lower part of the upper member;
The handle portion is formed by injection molding into each rectangular short side of the upper member on both sides of the first protrusion at a certain depth, so that the first protrusion is positioned on the left and right sides of the patient above a patient lying down with the handle portion held by another person. Massage can be performed by pressing on the psoas muscle from above.
A second protrusion and a second base are formed on the upper surface of the lower member to correspond to the shape and size of the first protrusion and the first base,
The upper member and the lower member are coupled to each other by fitting the second protrusion from below the first protrusion and contacting the inside of the first protrusion,
A first support rib and a second support rib are further formed inside the first protrusion and the first base, respectively, so that when the upper member and the lower member are coupled to each other, the first support rib contacts and supports the side surface of the second protrusion. At the same time, the second support rib contacts and supports the upper surface of the second base, so that the load of the human body applied to the upper member is transmitted to the lower member via the first support rib and the second support rib.
Psoas massager. delete delete delete According to claim 1,
Characterized in that a plurality of support caps are further provided on the bottom of the lower member to support the load and prevent slipping.
Psoas massager. According to claim 1,
The upper member and lower member are manufactured by injection molding of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene copolymer) resin.
Psoas massager.

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