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- the following embodiments relate to spinal traction technology, and more specifically, to a spinal traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which it is applied.
- intervertebral discs One of the main functions of the intervertebral discs is to reduce the compressive load during daily activities. Disc damage or degeneration can lead to mechanical compression or chemical stimulation of the nerve roots. Many treatments have been performed in the past to solve the dysfunction and pain of the intervertebral discs. In particular, spinal traction has been used to treat dysfunction and pain of the spine since the time of Hippocrates, and even recently, spinal traction therapy has been applied to the treatment of spinal pain in various ways.
- Korean Patent Laid-Open No. 10-2020-0004780 relates to a thermal treatment device and a method for controlling the same, and provides a spinal thermal massage device capable of providing a target intensity of massage with the same pressure according to body parts or users.
- Patent Document 1 Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2020-0004780
- Non-Patent Document 1 Frobin, W., Brinckmann, P., Biggemann, M., Tillotson, M., & Burton, K. (1997). Precision measurement of disc height, vertebral height and sagittal plane displacement from lateral radiographic views of the lumbar spine. Clinical Biomechanics, 12, S1-S63. DOI: 10.1016/S0268-0033(96)00067-8.
- Non-Patent Document 2 Saunders, H. D. (1979). Lumbar traction. Journal of Orthopedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 1(1), 36-45. DOI: 10.2519/jospt.1979.1.1.1.36.
- the embodiments describe a spinal traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which the same is applied, and more specifically, the force of pushing from the back to the front of the spine in the supine state using a personal warmer that is effective in relieving muscle pain is of the cervical and lumbar segments of the intervertebral discs. Towing technology.
- Embodiments implement LCCT (Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction), which is the principle of action, and target curved traction function through the generation of longitudinal force and maintenance of the curve through axial movement and back to front (P to A) synergy.
- An object of the present invention is to provide a spinal traction algorithm for performing a spinal traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which the same is applied.
- a conductor travels along a spinal column based on a spinal traction algorithm to deliver a physical force to the spine and generates force in at least two directions.
- LCCT Lidotic Curve Controlled Traction
- the spinal traction algorithm generates traction in the longitudinal direction as the catheter is in close contact with the axial direction along the spinal column and horizontally drives the spine, and the traction force in the longitudinal direction is generated.
- the ceramics can synergize from the back to the front (Posterior to Anterior) to maintain the curvature and generate longitudinal traction.
- intermittent traction which alternately applies or releases traction force at preset intervals using a mechanical device
- positional traction which places the user in various positions to vertically pull the spinal structure
- the spinal traction algorithm may perform at least any one or more of muscle relaxation around the spine, sacroiliac joint relaxation, piriformis muscle relaxation, traction of the lumbar spine, leveling of spinal movement, and traction of the cervical spine.
- the spinal traction algorithm for muscle relaxation around the spinal column, dividing the entire section of the spinal column into a Lumbopelvic section, a Thoracic section, and a Cervical section, and inducing relaxation of the transitional joint through a plurality of reciprocating movements of the conductor; Minimizing sciatica (sciatica) by relaxing the piriformis muscle while the conductor travels a plurality of the rear pelvis; And it may be made including the step of reciprocating a plurality of all sections of the spinal column after the elevating and descending of each conductor so that the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained.
- the method may further include the step of stopping the sacroiliac joint displacement by stopping the conductor at the corresponding site for relaxation of the sacroiliac joint and relaxing the muscles.
- the curvature and position of the spinal column as the conductor performs traction of the lumbar spine and the conductor elevates and descends (P to A, A to P) at a targeted specific lumbar level It may further include the step of performing towing.
- the step of reciprocating the entire section of the spinal column in plural so that the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained is to enable the curvature and positional traction of the spinal column by elevating and lowering the conductor in multiple numbers at a specific level of the Cervical section for traction of the cervical vertebrae. This may include steps.
- the step of reciprocating the entire section of the spinal column in a plurality of reciprocating driving so that the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained by reciprocating the entire section of the spine in a plurality of times, and may include three stop sections. .
- the spinal traction algorithm before inducing relaxation of the transitional joint through the plurality of reciprocating motions, may further include an effleurage stroke step of delivering a stimulus of low intensity to the entire spinal column.
- the spinal traction algorithm after the conductor ascends and descends in multiple numbers to enable curvature and positional traction of the spine, the conductor travels the entire spinal column in plural times and tries the last stretch of a specific section of the lumbar and cervical spine, after which low-intensity
- the method may further include inducing a reset (Reset) of muscles around the spinal column through driving.
- the step of inducing relaxation of the transitional joint through the plurality of reciprocating motions can take into account the traction role that can widen the intervertebral spacing when driving in the cranial direction through the elevation of the catheter for each section.
- the step of reciprocating a plurality of all sections of the spinal column so that the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained may take into account a traction role that may further increase the intervertebral spacing when traveling in the cranial direction.
- the spinal traction algorithm allows the conductor to travel back and forth in multiple directions according to the setting in close contact in the axial direction along the spinal column, and the strength in the caudal to cranial direction in the entire massage section is from cranial to tail. At least one section greater than the intensity in the (caudal) direction may exist.
- the spinal thermal massage device to which the spinal traction algorithm according to another embodiment is applied is based on the spinal traction algorithm for the delivery of physical force to the spine.
- LCCT Local Automated Curve Controlled Traction
- LCCT includes a spinal traction algorithm control unit that helps traction, wherein the spinal traction algorithm control unit is in close contact with the axial direction along the spinal column to drive horizontally and to pull the spine in the longitudinal direction. generated, and the conductor may synergize from the back to the front (Posterior to Anterior) to generate curvature maintenance and traction force in the longitudinal direction.
- the spinal traction algorithm controller divides the entire section of the spinal column into a Lumbopelvic section, a Thoracic section and a Cervical section for muscle relaxation around the spinal column, and induces relaxation of the transitional joint through a plurality of reciprocating movements of the conductor. relaxation part; a piriformis muscle relaxation part for minimizing sciatica by relaxing the piriformis muscle while the conductor travels multiple times in the rear pelvis; and a spinal column motion leveling unit for sufficiently maintaining intervertebral ROM by reciprocating a plurality of all sections of the spinal column after the elevating and lowering of each of the conductors.
- the conductor may further include a sacroiliac joint relaxer to reduce the displacement of the sacroiliac joint and relax the muscle by stopping at the corresponding site.
- a lumbar traction unit for performing curvature and position traction of the spine may include more.
- the spinal column movement leveling unit may include a cervical vertebra traction unit that enables the curvature and positional traction of the spinal column by elevating and descending a plurality of the conductors at a specific level of the Cervical section for traction of the cervical vertebrae.
- the spine that implements the LCCT which is the principle of action, performs the target curved traction function by maintaining the curvature through axial movement and synergy from the back to the front (P to A) and generating the longitudinal force. It is possible to provide a traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which the same is applied.
- 1 is a view for explaining the direction of the articular surface of the spine according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 2 is a view for explaining joint displacement through spinal traction of the spinal thermal massage device according to an embodiment.
- Figure 3 is a view for explaining a spinal traction method according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the curvature maintenance and longitudinal force through synergy according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a spinal traction algorithm according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a spinal traction method according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a spinal traction device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a spinal thermal massage device according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a disk height measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method of measuring Cobb's angle according to an embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an average height change of a disk according to an exemplary embodiment.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a central spinal canal MRI during a baseline and traction operation according to an embodiment.
- the spine thermal massage device is a medical device approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety for the purpose of relieving muscle pain.
- the cervix provided to massage the area around the spine while lying in a supine posture moves horizontally along the spine to perform anterior-posterior translational movement based on the subject. It is applied to alternately apply and release traction at preset intervals, functioning like intermittent mechanical traction.
- the catheter stops at specific parts of the cervical and lumbar vertebrae to perform a position traction operation. It can increase disk space and help with decompression therapy.
- the following embodiments provide a spinal traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which the same is applied, and the force of pushing from the back to the front of the spine in the supine state using a personal warmer that is effective in relieving muscle pain has a traction effect on the intervertebral discs of the cervical and lumbar segments check that appears.
- 1 is a view for explaining the direction of the articular surface of the spine according to an embodiment.
- Spinal traction is a treatment option based on applying a longitudinal force to the spinal axis. Functional anatomy, joint movement is related to joint shape. Therefore, whether the force applied to the spinal column can generate a longitudinal force for traction is the most important factor for determining the traction function. Accordingly, if the shape of the vertebral articular surface 110 is confirmed based on spinal anatomy, the cervical vertebrae (Cervical Vertebra, C), thoracic vertebrae (T) and lumbar vertebrae (Lumbar Vertebra, L) are generally BUM (Backward, Upward, Medial) , BUL (Backward, Upward, Lateral), and BUM may be represented as shown in FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 2 is a view for explaining joint displacement through spinal traction of the spinal thermal massage device according to an embodiment.
- the spinal thermal massage device physically raises 210 one side along the articular surface direction of the spine, thereby lowering the other side relatively lowering 220, thereby traction in the transverse direction.
- the range may be expanded (230).
- Figure 3 is a view for explaining a spinal traction method according to an embodiment.
- the method of traction of the spinal thermal massage device displays the movement 310 of the conductor including frictional force in the axial direction of the spinal column, and the movement of the conductor through the P to A rise of the spinal column ( 320), and it can be explained by displaying the direction and section of the traction (330).
- a specific conductor travels along the spinal column for the transfer of physical force and generates force in two directions to help LCCT (Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction) traction.
- LCCT Lidotic Curve Controlled Traction
- the spinal thermal massage device corresponds to a maximum average of about 32 kgf ⁇ cm with respect to a traction body of 55 kg, for example, when the conductor pulls in close contact horizontally in the axial direction. It has been confirmed that directional traction can be generated, and the calculation of traction can be expressed as the following equation.
- the traction force for the device is sufficient to realize this range.
- FIG. 4 is a view for explaining the curvature maintenance and longitudinal force through synergy according to an embodiment.
- the spinal traction device can apply a longitudinal force to the vertebral axis to achieve spinal traction.
- the electric orthopedic traction device applied to the spine includes a drive mounting unit (electrical device such as a motor) among devices that can apply a longitudinal force to the spinal column axis for spinal traction.
- Joint displacement through spinal traction can be achieved by using the spinal thermal massage device according to an embodiment.
- the traction force must be large enough to cause the vertebral segments to move and cause structural changes. And in order for the traction force to work effectively on the spine, the friction force must be minimized, and the patient must be in a relaxed state.
- the spinal thermal massage device is designed to play the role of LCCT by complexly implementing intermittent traction and positional traction through a motorized device.
- Intermittent traction here is similar to sustained traction in intensity and duration, but uses a mechanical device to alternately apply and release traction at preset intervals.
- positional traction is applied by placing the patient in various positions using pillows, blocks, or sandbags to pull the spinal structures longitudinally. It usually involves lateral bending and affects only one side of the vertebral segment.
- intermittent traction can be performed for 3 to 5 minutes with a 60-second traction and a 20-second break.
- Positional traction can be positioned 1 ⁇ 2 level above the corresponding joint. At this time, preparatory arbitration and main arbitration procedures for towing may be required.
- FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a spinal traction algorithm according to an embodiment.
- the spinal traction algorithm may perform peripheral muscle relaxation, sacroiliac joint relaxation, piriformis muscle relaxation, leveling of spinal column movements, lumbar traction and cervical traction.
- a spinal traction algorithm according to an embodiment may be represented as shown in Table 1.
- Spinal traction algorithm can relieve pain by stretching the structures of the spine and removing stimulation or compression of nerve roots.
- a spinal traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which it is applied will be described in more detail below.
- FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a spinal traction method according to an embodiment.
- a conductor travels along a spinal column based on a spinal traction algorithm to deliver a physical force to the spine and generates force in at least two directions. It can help traction with Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction (LCCT).
- LCCT Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction
- the spine traction algorithm generates longitudinal traction force as the conductor is in close contact in the axial direction along the spinal column and drives the spine, and the conductor works synergistically from the back to the front (Posterior to Anterior) to maintain curvature and longitudinal directional traction can be generated.
- a combination of intermittent traction, which alternately applies or releases traction force at preset intervals using a mechanical device according to a spinal traction algorithm, and positional traction, which places the user in various positions to pull the spinal structure vertically, can be implemented in combination.
- the spinal traction algorithm may perform at least any one or more of muscle relaxation around the spine, sacroiliac joint relaxation, piriformis muscle relaxation, traction of the lumbar spine, leveling of spinal movement, and traction of the cervical spine.
- the spinal traction algorithm divides the entire section of the spine into Lumbopelvic section, Thoracic section and Cervical section for muscle relaxation around the spinal column, and Transitional joint through multiple reciprocating movements of the catheter Inducing relaxation of (S120), a step of minimizing sciatica by relaxing the piriformis muscle while the worker travels multiple times in the rear pelvis (S140), and a plurality of all sections of the spinal column after the elevating and descending of each worker It may include a step (S160) of reciprocating to ensure that the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained.
- the spinal traction algorithm may further include a preparation massage (effleurage stroke) step (S110) of delivering a stimulus of a weak intensity to the entire spinal column before inducing relaxation of the transitional joint through a plurality of reciprocating motions.
- Spinal traction algorithm may further include a step (S130) of reducing the displacement of the sacroiliac joint by stopping the catheter at the corresponding site for relaxation of the sacroiliac joint and relaxing the muscle.
- Spinal traction algorithm performs traction of the lumbar spine, and as the conductor ascends and descends (P to A, A to P) at a targeted specific lumbar level, performing curvature and positional traction of the spine (S150) may be further included.
- the spinal traction algorithm allows the conductor to ascend and descend multiple times to enable curvature and positional traction of the spinal column, then the conductor travels the entire section of the spine in multiple numbers and attempts the last stretch of a specific section of the lumbar and cervical vertebrae, followed by low-intensity driving. It may further include a step (S170) of inducing a reset (Reset) of the muscles around the spinal column.
- step S160 may include a step of enabling the curvature and positional traction of the spinal column by elevating and descending a plurality of conductors at a specific level of the cervical section for traction of the cervical vertebrae.
- the spinal traction method applied to the spinal thermal massage device according to an embodiment may be described with the spinal traction device according to an embodiment as an example.
- FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating a spinal traction device according to an embodiment.
- the spinal thermal massage apparatus to which the spinal traction algorithm is applied may include a spinal traction algorithm controller 700 .
- the spinal traction algorithm control unit 700 may include a paravertebral muscle relaxation unit 720, a sacroiliac joint relaxation unit 730, a piriformis muscle relaxation unit 740, a lumbar spine traction unit 750, and a spinal movement leveling unit 760.
- it may further include a preparation massage unit 710 and a reset induction unit 770 , and may further include a cervical spine traction unit 761 .
- a spinal traction algorithm and a spinal thermal massage device to which the spinal traction algorithm is applied will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. 5 as an example.
- FIG. 5 is only an example of an optimal spinal traction algorithm, and the spinal traction algorithm is not limited thereto.
- the spinal traction algorithm control unit 700 may help the LCCT traction by generating forces in at least two directions while driving along the spinal column based on the spinal traction algorithm for the delivery of physical force to the spine.
- Spinal traction algorithm control unit 700 generates longitudinal traction force as the conductor is in close contact in the axial direction along the spinal column and traction the spine, and the conductor works synergistically from the back to the front to maintain the curvature and longitudinal direction can generate traction.
- the spinal traction algorithm control unit 700 uses a mechanical device to alternately apply or release a traction force at preset intervals to implement a complex implementation of intermittent traction and positional traction, which places the user in various positions to vertically pull the spinal structure.
- the spinal traction algorithm for example, as shown in FIG. 5, causes the catheter to be in close contact in the axial direction along the spinal column and reciprocate in multiple ways according to the setting, and the intensity in the caudal to cranial direction in the entire massage section At least one section greater than the intensity in the cranial to caudal direction may exist.
- Spinal traction algorithm control unit 700 may perform at least any one or more of muscle relaxation around the spine, sacroiliac joint relaxation, piriformis muscle relaxation, traction of the lumbar spine, leveling of spinal movement, and traction of the cervical spine.
- step S110 the preparation massage unit 710 raises the temperature of the muscle for relaxation, blood circulation and lymph flow and prepares a massage technique of stronger stimulation.
- An effleurage stroke that delivers stimulation can be performed (Pre stroke).
- step S120 the paravertebral muscle relaxation unit 720 divides the entire section of the spinal column into a Lumbopelvic section (L), a Thoracic section (T) and a Cervical section (C) for the main purpose of muscle relaxation around the spinal column, Relaxation of the transitional joint can be induced through multiple reciprocating movements of
- the paravertebral muscle relaxation unit 720 can take into account a traction role that can widen the intervertebral spacing when driving in the cranial direction through the rise of the catheter for each section (Main stroke 1).
- the paravertebral muscle relaxation unit 720 gradually moves from the caudal to the cranial direction and may induce relaxation of the transitional joint through a plurality of reciprocating movements of the catheter in a predetermined section, at this time, the caudal ) in the cranial direction may be set to have at least one section greater than the cranial to caudal direction strength.
- step (S130) the sacroiliac joint relaxation unit 730 stops the sacroiliac joint in order to minimize the instability of the sacroiliac joint region (stay indicated in a red circle), thereby reducing the sacroiliac joint displacement and relaxing the muscles. (Main stroke 2).
- the piriformis relaxation part 740 may minimize sciatica by relaxing the piriformis muscle while the conductor travels the rear pelvis multiple times (Main stroke 3).
- the lumbar traction unit 750 performs the traction of the lumbar vertebrae and the vertebral column can perform flexion and position traction (indicated in mm in 4 min green circle) (Main stroke 4). In this case, it may be set such that at least one section in which the intensity in the caudal to cranial direction is greater than the intensity in the cranial to caudal direction exists.
- the spinal column motion leveling unit 760 may reciprocate a plurality of all sections of the spinal column after the elevating and descending of each conductor so that the intervertebral ROM is sufficiently maintained (Main stroke 5). Reciprocating driving in a plurality of all sections of the spinal column is not a simple repetitive driving of sections C1 to S4, for example, as shown in FIG. In this case, three stop sections may be included.
- the spinal column motion leveling unit 760 may consider a traction role that may further increase the intervertebral spacing when driving in the cranial direction.
- the spinal column movement leveling unit 760 may include a cervical vertebra traction unit 761, and at the rear end of step S160, the cervical vertebra traction unit 761 is a plurality of conductors at a specific level in the Cervical section for traction of the cervical vertebrae. It can be raised and lowered to enable the curvature of the spinal column and positional traction (Main stroke 6). In addition, it is possible to make it possible to retract the position of the entire cervical vertebrae with the weight of the skull by stopping the catheter in the suboccipital region (stay marked in the red circle).
- step (S170) the reset induction unit 770 drives the entire section of the spinal column in plural, attempts the last stretching of a specific section of the lumbar and cervical spine, and then induces a reset of the muscles around the spine through low-intensity driving. Can (Finishing stroke).
- the spinal thermal massage device scans the user's entire spine by driving a heating device (porcelain), measures the operating current of the horizontal motor to calculate the length of the spine of the human body, and configures the spine. It works to elevate and descend the relevant area by using the method of accurately grasping the positions of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and coccyx.
- the spinal thermal massage device implements LCCT, which is the principle of action, through axial movement and P to A (back to front) synergy through maintenance of curvature and generation of longitudinal force. It functions as a curved traction.
- LCCT which is the principle of action
- An object of the present embodiments is to verify the traction effect of the back-to-front force of the spine acting on the spinal thermal massage device on the intervertebral discs of the cervical and lumbar segments.
- 10 healthy adults female, 40%
- the 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae Cervical4-5
- the 5th/6th cervical vertebrae C5-6
- X-rays were taken between the lumbar vertebrae, and between the 3rd/4th lumbar segment (Lumbar3-4) and the 4th/5th lumbar segment (L4-5) were measured with MRI.
- 10 healthy adults without musculoskeletal disorders and no restrictions on physical activity were targeted.
- randomization was used to avoid possible bias in each trial sequence assignment. Screening numbers were assigned in the order in which the investigator wrote the consent form, and assignment numbers were sequentially assigned to subjects who met the selection/exclusion criteria at the baseline visit.
- the randomization table was prepared by an independent statistician unrelated to this example, and the ratio between test sequences was set to be 1:1.
- FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a spinal thermal massage device according to an embodiment.
- X-ray and magnetic resonance imaging are not affected, and spinal thermal massage device CGM MB-1901 (CERAGEM Co. Ltd., Cheonan, Korea) is compressed from the back to the front of the spine.
- spinal thermal massage device CGM MB-1901 CERAGEM Co. Ltd., Cheonan, Korea
- a plastic model ceramic 810 and an auxiliary mat on which the subject can lie down were manufactured.
- the height of the model ceramic 810 was adjusted using the first-stage block and the ninth-stage block 820 .
- the basic mat provides spinal column traction to a place where the upper body of the user's body is placed
- the plastic model ceramic 810 is made of a plastic model and can press the spine around the spine from back to front.
- the pedestal 820 that supports the ceramics uses a vertical motor to classify the strength into 1 to 9 steps, and implements the part that applies the pushing force from the back to the front using a tree that is not affected by X-rays and MRI, and adjusts the height.
- it is composed of two plastic pedestals, which can be changed according to the strength to generate a pushing force from the back.
- the auxiliary mat is where the lower part of the user's body is placed.
- the spinal thermal massage device is a device used for the purpose of relieving muscle pain by heating and massaging around the spine.
- the catheter which is designed to massage the muscles around the spine in the supine position, moves along the spine while continuing forward-backward translational motions based on the subject. At this time, the force from the back to the front applied by the catheter to the spine acts as a lever around the facet joint of the spine, which has the effect of widening the disc space.
- the front, middle, and rear heights of the disk were measured at the baseline (step 1) and at the height during the traction operation (step 9).
- the cervical spine was measured between the 4th and 5th cervical vertebrae (C4-5) and 5/6th cervical vertebrae (C5-6) in the supine position on the base mat and the model catheter adjusted to the height of one step.
- the lumbar region was measured between the third lumbar segment (L3-4, L3-4) and the fourth fifth lumbar segment (L4-5, L4-5), respectively.
- the study participant was placed in a supine position on the basic mat and the model ceramics adjusted to 9 levels of height, and between C4-5 and C5-6, and between L3-4 and L4-5. Each was measured.
- the boundary between the upper and lower endplates of the intervertebral disc was performed by the researcher in a non-face-to-face occlusion method after consulting a radiologist with 10 years of experience.
- the height of the intervertebral disc was used using "image J", an image processing software provided free of charge by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a disk height measurement method according to an exemplary embodiment.
- the method of calculating the intervertebral disc height and Cobb's angle using the measured data is as follows. First, the height of the intervertebral discs of the cervical and lumbar vertebrae was calculated using the Frobin method (Non-Patent Document 1). The anterior disc height is h2+h4, the posterior disc height is h1+h3, and the central disc height is the third of the interior border of the upper vertebral body. It was calculated as the sum of the distances of a straight line passing through the midpoint of the vertebrae and 4 and the midpoints of the 1st and 2nd points of the superior border of the lower vertebrae and perpendicular to the bisector.
- FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a method of measuring Cobb's angle according to an embodiment.
- the Cobb's angle of the lumbar vertebrae was evaluated based on the lower surface of the lumbar vertebrae 1 and the upper surface of the sacral vertebrae 1 as shown in FIG. 10 .
- Table 2 compares the average height (mm) change of cervical disc during traction compared to baseline.
- Table 3 compares the average (mm 2 ) change in cervical disc area during traction compared to the baseline in the median plane.
- the disc area increased during the traction operation compared to the baseline in the cervical disc and was statistically significant.
- Table 4 shows the change in mean height (mm) in vertebral segment spacing.
- both the L3-4 and L4-5 regions significantly increased the average height of the disc during traction compared to the baseline (p ⁇ 0.001).
- the average height of the lumbar disc is increased by the force of pushing the spine from the back to the front in the embodiment, so that there is an effect of traction.
- Table 5 compares the average (mm 2 ) change of the lumbar disc area during the traction operation compared to the baseline in the median plane.
- the disc area increased during traction operation compared to the baseline in the lumbar disc and was statistically significant. Compared to the baseline, the area is significantly increased in the traction operation.
- the negative pressure inside the lumbar disc is generated by the treatment according to the present embodiment.
- the change (mm) of Cobb's angle during traction operation compared to the baseline based on the lower surface of the lumbar vertebrae 1 and the upper surface of the sacral vertebrae 1 can be represented as shown in Table 6.
- FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a change in height of a disk according to an exemplary embodiment. More specifically, (a) of FIG. 11 shows the change in the baseline of the cervical vertebrae and the average disc height during the traction operation, and (b) shows the change in the baseline of the lumbar vertebrae and the average disc height during the traction operation.
- This embodiment was intended to verify the traction effect of the back to forward pushing force of the spine acting on the spinal thermal massage device on the intervertebral discs of the cervical and lumbar segments. As the first study to verify the traction effect using the spinal thermal massage device, the results of this study could not be directly compared with previous studies.
- the average disc height during the traction operation compared to the baseline of the spinal thermal massage device was statistically significantly increased in both the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.
- Disc area also increased statistically significantly in both cervical and lumbar vertebrae.
- Cobb's angle was also significantly increased during traction operation in both lumbar segments L3-4 and L4-5.
- the spinal thermal massage device using the force of pushing the spine forward can help the intervertebral disc herniation by increasing the lordosis of the cervical and lumbar vertebrae.
- FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a central spinal canal MRI during a baseline and traction operation according to an embodiment.
- the ultimate goal of spinal traction is to relieve pain by elongating the spinal structures and removing stimulation or compression of the nerve roots.
- 12 is an MRI photograph taken in this embodiment, and it can be confirmed that the expansion appears in the central canal region of the spine during the traction operation when compared with the baseline. This suggests that a spinal thermal massage device that simultaneously applies intermittent traction and positional traction while the catheter moves can help manage disc and spinal stenosis while maintaining the normal curved shape of the spine.
- the present embodiments were intended to objectively verify through MRI imaging whether the force of the spinal thermal massage device, which is proposed to massage the muscles around the spine while lying in a supine state, has a traction effect by pulling the spinal structure vertically. As a result, it was confirmed that the spinal thermal massage device used in this embodiment conforms to several principles of traction.
- the traction must be large enough to cause the vertebral segments to move and cause structural changes. Whether the traction force can cause structural changes is the result of this experiment in which the posterior-to-front force of the spinal thermal massage device increased the cervical and lumbar disc height and area changes, and the Cobb's angle angle of the lumbar vertebrae. could be verified through Second, in order for the traction force to act effectively on the spine, the friction force must be minimized. Traction using the ceramics of the spinal thermal massage device conforms to the principle because the friction other than the friction of the tissues surrounding the joint or the joint surface is minimized as the area rises. Third, the whole body of the traction target must be in a relaxed state (Non-Patent Document 2). Considering the fact that the spine thermal massage device is performed in a supine position and that the device used in this embodiment is a product approved by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety as a device for improving muscle pain through muscle relaxation, it will sufficiently help the traction effect.
- the spinal thermal massage device may be recommended as a useful medical device for the treatment of degenerative stenosis and the like and for relieving pain in the spine.
- ...unit and “...module” described in the specification mean a unit that processes at least one function or operation, which may be implemented as hardware or software or a combination of hardware and software.
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- 척추 온열 마사지 장치에 적용되는 척추 견인 방법에 있어서,척추에 물리적 힘의 전달을 위해 척추 견인 알고리즘을 기반으로 도자가 척주(spinal column)를 따라 주행하며 적어도 2가지 방향으로 힘을 발생시켜 LCCT(Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction) 견인을 도우며,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘은,상기 도자가 척주를 따라 축 방향으로 밀착되어 수평 주행을 하며 척추를 견인함에 따라 종 방향의 견인력을 발생시키고, 상기 도자가 뒤쪽에서 앞쪽(Posterior to Anterior)으로 상승작용을 하여 만곡 유지 및 종 방향의 견인력을 발생시키는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘에 따라 기계 장치를 사용하여 사전 설정된 간격으로 견인력을 교대로 적용 또는 해제는 간헐적 견인과 척추 구조를 세로로 당기기 위해 사용자를 다양한 위치에 배치하는 위치 견인을 복합적으로 구현하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘은,척추 주위의 근육 이완, 천장관절 이완, 이상근 이완, 요추부의 견인, 척주 움직임의 평준화 및 경추부의 견인 중 적어도 어느 하나 이상을 수행하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘은,척주 주위의 근육 이완을 위해, 척주의 전구간을 Lumbopelvic 구간, Thoracic 구간 및 Cervical 구간으로 나누고, 상기 도자의 복수의 왕복운동을 통해 Transitional joint의 이완을 유도하는 단계;상기 도자가 후면 골반(Pelvis)을 복수 주행하며 이상근을 이완시켜 좌골신경통(sciatica)을 최소화하는 단계; 및각 상기 도자의 승하강 이후 척주의 전구간을 복수로 왕복 주행하여 척추간 ROM이 충분히 유지되도록 하는 단계를 포함하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 Transitional joint의 이완을 유도한 후, 천장관절 이완을 위해 상기 도자가 해당 부위에 정지하여 천장관절 변위를 줄이고 근육은 이완하는 단계를 더 포함하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 이상근을 이완시킨 후, 상기 도자가 요추부의 견인을 수행하며 타겟이 된 특정 허리 레벨(lumbar level)에서 상기 도자가 승하강(P to A, A to P)을 함에 따라, 척주의 만곡 및 위치 견인을 수행하는 단계를 더 포함하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 척주의 전구간을 복수로 왕복 주행하여 척추간 ROM이 충분히 유지되도록 하는 단계는, 경추부의 견인을 위해 상기 Cervical 구간의 특정 레벨에서 상기 도자가 복수로 승하강하여 척주의 만곡 및 위치 견인이 가능하도록 하는 단계를 포함하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 척주의 전구간을 복수로 왕복 주행하여 척추간 ROM이 충분히 유지되도록 하는 단계는,상기 척주의 전구간을 복수로 왕복 주행하여 척추간 ROM이 충분히 유지되도록 하며, 3차례에 걸친 정지구간이 포함되는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘은,상기 복수의 왕복운동을 통해 Transitional joint의 이완을 유도하기 이전에, 척주 전체에 약한 강도의 자극을 전달하는 준비 마사지(effleurage stroke) 단계를 더 포함하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘은,상기 도자가 복수로 승하강하여 척주의 만곡 및 위치 견인이 가능하도록 한 이후, 척주 전체 구간을 상기 도자가 복수 주행하며 요추부 경추부 특정 구간의 마지막 스트레칭을 시도하고, 이후 낮은 강도의 주행을 통해 척주 주변 근육의 리셋(Reset)을 유도하는 단계를 더 포함하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 복수의 왕복운동을 통해 Transitional joint의 이완을 유도하는 단계는,구간별 상기 도자의 상승을 통해 두개(cranial) 방향으로 주행할 때 척추간 간격이 벌어질 수 있는 견인 역할을 고려하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제4항에 있어서,상기 척주의 전구간을 복수로 왕복 주행하여 척추간 ROM이 충분히 유지되도록 하는 단계는,두개(cranial) 방향으로 주행할 때 추가로 척추간 간격이 벌어질 수 있는 견인 역할을 고려하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 제1항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘은,상기 도자가 척주를 따라 축 방향으로 밀착되어 설정에 따라 복수로 왕복 주행하도록 하며, 마사지 전 구간에서 꼬리(caudal)에서 두개(cranial) 방향의 강도가 두개(cranial)에서 꼬리(caudal) 방향의 강도보다 큰 구간이 적어도 하나 이상 존재하는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 견인 방법.
- 척추 견인 알고리즘을 적용한 척추 온열 마사지 장치에 있어서,척추에 물리적 힘의 전달을 위해 상기 척추 견인 알고리즘을 기반으로 도자가 척주(spinal column)를 따라 주행하며 적어도 2가지 방향으로 힘을 발생시켜 LCCT(Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction) 견인을 돕는 척추 견인 알고리즘 제어부를 포함하고,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘 제어부는,상기 도자가 척주를 따라 축 방향으로 밀착되어 수평 주행을 하며 척추를 견인함에 따라 종 방향의 견인력을 발생시키고, 상기 도자가 뒤쪽에서 앞쪽(Posterior to Anterior)으로 상승작용을 하여 만곡 유지 및 종 방향의 견인력을 발생시키는 것을 특징으로 하는, 척추 온열 마사지 장치.
- 제14항에 있어서,상기 척추 견인 알고리즘 제어부는,상기 척주 주위의 근육 이완을 위해, 척주의 전구간을 Lumbopelvic 구간, Thoracic 구간 및 Cervical 구간으로 나누고, 상기 도자의 복수의 왕복운동을 통해 Transitional joint의 이완을 유도하는 척주 주위 근육 이완부;상기 도자가 후면 골반(Pelvis)을 복수 주행하며 이상근을 이완시켜 좌골신경통(sciatica)을 최소화하는 이상근 이완부; 및각 상기 도자의 승하강 이후 척주의 전구간을 복수로 왕복 주행하여 척추간 ROM이 충분히 유지되도록 하는 척주 움직임 평준화부를 포함하는, 척추 온열 마사지 장치.
- 제15항에 있어서,천장관절 이완을 위해 상기 도자가 해당 부위에 정지하여 천장관절 변위를 줄이고 근육은 이완하는 천장관절 이완부를 더 포함하는, 척추 온열 마사지 장치.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 도자가 요추부의 견인을 수행하며 타겟이 된 특정 허리 레벨(lumbar level)에서 상기 도자가 승하강(P to A, A to P)을 함에 따라, 척주의 만곡 및 위치 견인을 수행하는 요추부 견인부를 더 포함하는, 척추 온열 마사지 장치.
- 제15항에 있어서,상기 척주 움직임 평준화부는,경추부의 견인을 위해 상기 Cervical 구간의 특정 레벨에서 상기 도자가 복수로 승하강하여 척주의 만곡 및 위치 견인이 가능하도록 하는 경추부 견인부를 포함하는, 척추 온열 마사지 장치.
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