Types and features of hardware massage

Types of hardware massage: ultrasonic, roller, needle, etc.

In salons, clinics, as well as at home, two types of massage are performed: manual or machine. They differ in techniques, strength and area of development, and the use of additional accessories. Manual massage is carried out with brushes, jars, stones, spoons. Its main goal is to improve blood circulation and lymph flow, relax and improve tone.

Hardware massage has more capabilities, is used for many diseases and is more effective.

Classification of hardware massage

Types of massage are divided into:

Using pressure changes;
Roller;
Mechanical;
Using water and hot steam;
Ultrasonic;
Pulse - electrical and electromagnetic.

The differences are explained by the characteristics of the technical devices used to work on the body.

Massage devices are divided into:

Electrical;
Electromagnetic;
Pneumatic;
Reflex;
Ultrasonic;
Laser;
Vacuum.

Regardless of the type of procedure, it is recommended to exfoliate with a scrub and steam the body before each session.

Each type has its own indications and contraindications, but all of them are used to treat cellulite, improve body contour, and increase muscle tone.

Vacuum massage

Vibrovacuum

Vibrating vacuum devices operate on the principle of an air compressor. Vibrovacuum massage affects the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and muscle tissue. It is prescribed to combat excess weight and cellulite, to improve metabolism. Vibrovacuum massage has an anti-inflammatory, vasodilating and antispasmodic effect. Therefore, vibration vacuum therapy is used for degenerative-dystrophic diseases, physical inactivity and for recovery after injuries and operations. Vibromassage is carried out to normalize the functioning of the heart and respiratory organs, to correct posture and improve the functioning of the musculoskeletal system.

Vibrovacuum massage also has contraindications:

Spinal injuries;
Atherosclerosis;
Tuberculosis;
Epilepsy;
Heart diseases;
Stones in the gall bladder or urinary tract.

Hardware procedures are carried out in courses. The duration of vacuum exposure depends on the patient’s condition, age, indications and doctor’s recommendations.

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Laser massage

Barolaser massage is a combination of vacuum massage and laser irradiation. During treatment, a special mirror jar is placed on an area of the body, inside of which a reduced pressure is created. Air discharge occurs under the control of a microprocessor. Next, the laser is turned on, the radiation of which is increased by the internal mirror surface. As a result of the effect on the skin, blood supply to tissues and organs improves, pressure naturally normalizes, lymph movement accelerates and swelling is eliminated. It is forbidden to attend sessions if you have skin inflammation, heart disease, infectious diseases or tumors.

Who can give a massage and what education is required for this?

There is an opinion that to perform therapeutic massage, no medical education is required and it is enough to take regular courses as a massage therapist. However, it is fundamentally incorrect. If you have such a certificate, a person has the right to conduct cosmetic massage procedures, but to conduct professional treatments, you need a diploma of a medical worker. In addition, you must have an appropriate license.

Important:
Today in the services market you can find many offers for the provision of massage services. It is important to require medical education and licensure when receiving these services.

Pressure chamber massage

This type is carried out in special pressure chambers, where the air pressure changes depending on the given program. The result is improved blood circulation, stimulation of metabolism, saturation of the blood and internal organs with oxygen. Prescribed for respiratory diseases and to improve intestinal function. The main contraindication is diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Contraindications

Massage procedures are contraindicated in the following cases:

during feverish conditions;
patients who have a tendency to develop bleeding;
persons with impaired integrity and infectious lesions of the skin;
for thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, varicose veins of the second and higher stages;
with an aneurysm;
with severe vascular spasm, damage to the vascular walls;
with severe atherosclerosis;
for blood diseases;
cancer patients;
with damage to the lymph nodes;
persons with mental pathologies;
for urolithiasis and cholelithiasis (if a massage of the lower back and abdomen is planned);
patients with active tuberculosis, AIDS, scurvy, osteomyelitis.

Pressotherapy

Press massage or pneumomassage saturates skin cells with oxygen and stimulates the active movement of intercellular fluid. It is carried out using special boots, gloves and a wide belt for the abdomen and hips. When the device is turned on, compressed air acts on the tissue. Pressure drives blood and lymph from the feet to the heart, activating blood circulation. Massage is used to eliminate swelling, combat excess weight and cellulite. Contraindications: heart and respiratory diseases, skin damage, spinal injuries.

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Hijama

Before the hijama session, a back massage is performed, after which the skin is generously lubricated with olive or black cumin oil. There are three types of hijama:

Dry is similar to a regular massage with glass jars. It differs in that the cups are placed at certain points corresponding to the disease.
The sliding type is carried out using vacuum cans with a pump to create reduced pressure.
The wet type of hijama is capillary bloodletting. Cups are placed on problem areas of the skin. After a few minutes they are removed, and small incisions are made at the installation site. Then the banks are returned.

Indications: gynecological diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, high blood pressure. Contraindications: low blood pressure, anemia, cirrhosis, heart failure.

Roller massage

Roller massage is divided into manual and vacuum-roller. Vacuum roller massage activates metabolic processes, normalizes metabolism and blood circulation, stimulates the movement of intercellular fluid and collagen production. The lymphatic drainage effect is manifested in the release of waste and toxins. Vacuum roller massage is carried out using hardware attachments. They stick to the body, pull in the skin, forming a fold, and process it by rolling and kneading. Vacuum roller massage is used for weight loss and elimination of all stages of cellulite.

One of the popular salon vacuum devices is Vortex. The massage device is designed taking into account international standards for cosmetology procedures.

For home use, mechanical rollers are used - wooden massagers consisting of several or one roller. Regular roller massage is simple and effective for cervical osteochondrosis, during the recovery period after injuries, and for metabolic disorders. Contraindications: diseases of the skin and blood vessels, elevated body temperature.

What is the advantage of hardware techniques over manual massage?

Mikhail Borisovich Brazhnenko:

“In fact, everything here is very individual: for some, manual ones are more suitable, for example, lymphatic drainage, anti-cellulite, classic, medical, therapeutic, while others are more comfortable with hardware technologies. It is impossible to say unequivocally that hardware massage is better than manual massage or vice versa. For the best and most pronounced results, I recommend an integrated approach to my patients, that is, combining or alternating hardware techniques with manual ones.”

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Expert opinion

Anastasia Balashova, founder of the beautiful body studio studio 16/19
“Manual massage, just like hardware techniques, comes in different types, and each has its own trick. Several massages are considered the most popular and effective, including classic, relaxing, anti-cellulite, honey, lymphatic drainage, sports, manual liposuction and Shiatsu.”

Classic massage

Classic full body massage is the so-called basis. It begins with any acquaintance of the master with the client’s body, as well as any course of procedures, even if there is a request for an anti-cellulite effect or a figure-correcting effect. Classic massage helps relieve muscle tension, improve lymph flow, and stretch the spine. The peculiarity of this massage is that it can be used to work all areas: arms, legs, stomach, back, neck and head. This is an excellent prevention of various diseases, as well as the manifestations of various stages of cellulite.

Lymphatic drainage massage

Lymphatic drainage massage is a technique that improves lymph flow, that is, increases its speed. During the session, excess fluid and toxic substances are removed from the body, metabolic processes improve, and cells receive more oxygen and nutrition. The massage is not forceful, but very pleasant. Using soft movements, the master works according to the following scheme: over the pre-heated body, he uses special drainage movements to push the bodice along the lymph flow to the lymph nodes. Massage is indicated for cellulite, varicose veins, poor blood supply, edema of various etiologies, obesity, and metabolic disorders.

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Anticellulite massage

Anti-cellulite massage is a technique for treating skin affected by cellulite. During the session, the master warms up and works the subcutaneous fat tissue, then removes fluids through the lymph flow using drainage movements. All movements are aimed at increasing blood supply and lymph flow in cellulite areas, leveling subcutaneous fat, improving skin tone, removing swelling, reducing fat deposits and, accordingly, body volume.

Massage using manual liposuction technique

Most often, this type of massage is part of an anti-cellulite massage. But during this procedure, a deeper effect on the subcutaneous fat occurs. The master intensively works on problem areas with his fingers, manually kneading fat and cellulite, thanks to this, even in the later stages of orange peel, unevenness can be smoothed out and volume reduced. This massage is not pleasant or relaxing, but rather sensitive, but the result is worth the patience.

Honey massage

Honey massage also acts as an addition to any corrective massage or can be part of it. The processing time for each zone is five to ten minutes, depending on the area. This procedure improves the functioning of internal organs, stimulates blood circulation, and removes toxins from the body. Since honey is a natural peeling and contains a significant amount of nutrients and vitamins, immediately after the first procedure the skin becomes smoother, more nourished, and its tone improves.

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All about the pros and cons of manual massage and hardware techniques (photo: @esipchenish) Sports massage

This type of massage is performed using a special technique to prepare the body for heavy loads, as well as for faster recovery after intense training. It helps increase endurance and achieve better results in sports and fitness. This type is only suitable for healthy people who do not have problems with the musculoskeletal system. During the session, active muscle work occurs, blocks and triggers are removed, stretching and straightening.

Sports massage does not correct the figure, at least in the sense that the beauty industry dictates. But you should understand that trained muscles tend to clog and shrink, and then you can get the opposite effect. For example, girls in pursuit of a flat stomach and thin waist without stretching and massage can end up with a firm but voluminous belly and no waist, or strong and overly muscular thighs. In such cases, the masters, by removing the clamps and stretching the muscles, help achieve a more graceful silhouette.

Shiatsu massage

The literal translation of the name of Shiatsu massage is “fingers” and “pressure,” but if you look at it in general, it is a type of Japanese acupressure that stimulates the flow of blood and lymph, and also has a positive effect on the thoughts and energy flows of the human body. That is, it works aimed at harmonizing all systems of the body.

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This massage is performed on a special mat, which is laid out on the floor.
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Rolling and Rolfing

These two types of procedures are similar to each other and are based on rolling movements and the use of special brush-shaped massagers with rollers. Rolfing massage consists of 10 procedures and has a strict sequence of actions. Session duration is from 60 to 90 minutes.

The first session works the entire body, with special attention paid to the hips and abdominal muscles. The second procedure works on the feet and ankles. The next three sessions are devoted to working with the hip joint, muscles of the buttocks and thighs. Next are the muscles of the face and neck. The final sessions are devoted to removing muscle blocks, coordinating the work of muscle tissue and deep work on the whole body. Rolling massage differs from rolfing in its softness and the ability to perform it at home. It is often combined with taking a shower or bath.

Needle type of massage

The most common is needle massage, which is multi-needle superficial reflexology. The work uses Kuznetsov applicators made of spandex fabric with polyethylene needles attached to it. Another applicator - Lyapko - is made in the form of a plate of elastic rubber with metal needles. It is tougher and requires careful use. Roller applicators are less commonly used.

The effect of massage is:

Vasodilator effect;
Distractive action;
Reflex action on points located on the feet and palms;
Improving blood circulation;
Immune activation.

Needle massage has contraindications:

Tumors;
Vascular diseases;
Moles and birthmarks.

During pregnancy, needle massage is performed only after consultation with a doctor.

Figure correction devices

The results of hardware body correction performed in different clinics and salons may differ, since specialists work there using different equipment. Most often used:

To get a good and lasting result from hardware body correction, it should be carried out in full courses. At this time, you need to eat right, drink a lot of water and do not forget about mandatory physical activity.

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Oscillatory electric massage

Electrostatic massage is based on the use of high voltage pulsed electric fields. During the procedure, the doctor attaches one electrode to his forearm. The second is installed on the patient near the problem area. Body massage takes place in special gloves made of insulating fabric. Start the session with higher frequencies. During treatment, the electric massager creates a pulsating field called oscillation.

The result of the massage effect is improved nutrition of the tissues of internal organs, increased muscle tone, natural elimination of compactions in tissues, decreased pain, increased lymph flow and dilation of arterial vessels. Oscillatory sessions are prescribed for the treatment of injuries and swelling, ulcers, and dysfunction of the musculoskeletal system. Contraindicated in acute forms of infectious diseases, diseases of the cardiovascular system and blood, and also if there are malignant tumors.

Who is suitable for hardware correction?

Hardware correction techniques are suitable in the following cases:

there are manifestations of cellulite
It is not possible to lose excess weight with diets and exercise
increased skin sagging after weight loss
It’s not possible to restore tone with creams or a balanced diet
you need to quickly get in shape before a trip or photo shoot
the abdomen, buttocks, and breasts lost their elasticity during the postpartum period

Tighten the stomach, tone the muscles, give the body elasticity - all this can be achieved through hardware cosmetology. Many beauty centers promise impressive results with minimal effort at an affordable price. With the help of high-tech devices you can get the shape of your dreams. However, it is worth understanding that the effect will be short-lived in the absence of proper nutrition, physical activity, and also in the presence of diseases of the internal organs.

The mission of the Idealista clinic is to help patients get an ideal figure. Specialists strictly adhere to established algorithms of action and have the necessary knowledge and skills to carry out procedures. At the same time, it is important to convey information: a beautiful figure cannot exist apart from health.

Hardware correction techniques show excellent results when combined with weight loss, physical activity, and a balanced diet. To consolidate your gains, you need to take care of your body. Thanks to high-tech methods, you can get rid of extra centimeters in certain areas forever. An unhealthy lifestyle leads to deterioration of the skin in other places, which causes dissatisfaction with your appearance.

Ultrasonic massage

Ultrasound devices such as Andromed, Medium, LPG or AV-006 are used in physiotherapy and for cosmetic massage. Ultrasonic massage improves the functioning of enzymes responsible for removing toxins and waste from the body, and also tightens the skin and smoothes wrinkles, reduces scars and skin defects, swelling. Ultrasonic massage is used in the treatment of gynecological diseases and diseases of the nervous system, disorders of the musculoskeletal system.

It is not recommended to do ultrasonic massage during exacerbation of hypertension and inflammatory processes. Ultrasound sessions should be done under the supervision of a doctor if there are implants in the body.

The use of ultrasound is prohibited for people whose body weight is more than 50% higher than normal.

What are the alternatives?

Alternative hardware correction tools:

Manual techniques. This category includes anti-cellulite, lymphatic drainage, restorative manual massage, corrective stimulation of problem areas with dry brushes, scrubbing.

Nutrition. In the case of excess weight, we are talking about diet. If your body weight is normal, you need to balance your diet.

Physical exercise. Sports, walking, any kind of active pastime. Each person is individual. Strength training is not for everyone, but without basic physical activity, your overall health and therefore your appearance will deteriorate.

Care products (creams, tonics, masks, wraps). Some cosmetics affect the surface layers of the epidermis. There are drugs with deeper action. The main purpose of care products is to moisturize and nourish epidermal cells. They are unable to correct intense manifestations.

As mentioned above, diet and exercise do not always give the desired results. People have different body types and complexions. Some excess simply does not want to “go away” without additional impact. For one it is the belly, for another it is “ears” on the hips, for the third it is “wings” under the arms. Fortunately, the possibilities of modern hardware cosmetology offer convenient, effective and harmless solutions.

Hydromassage

There are three types of hydromassage:

Underwater, using mechanical devices;
In swimming pools, using directed water flows;
Sharko's shower.

They use hydromassage for weight loss: strong jets of water and mechanical action break up the subcutaneous fatty tissue. Shower procedures relieve fatigue and headaches, improve the condition of the nervous system, and help cope with depression. Sessions can be carried out in baths or showers with fresh, salt or even mineral water. The optimal water temperature for hydromassage is 37-39`C. Exposure time is from 10 to 30 minutes.

Phytobarrel

Phytosauna is a steam herbal therapy that uses hot steam saturated with essential oils. Usually a cedar barrel is used, massage in which is more effective due to the healing properties of the tree. The shapes and sizes of barrels vary, but they are always sealed. Requires AC power to operate.

Indications for sessions: diseases of the respiratory system, physical and emotional fatigue, depression, diseases of the nervous system, kidneys and skin. Support sessions are prescribed for problems with the heart and gastrointestinal tract. Contraindications to the procedures are hypertension, lung diseases and arthritis, exacerbation of liver and genitourinary system diseases.

How often the procedure can be done depends on the doctor’s recommendations, the patient’s condition and the expected result. The average course includes from 7 to 14 procedures, which are carried out every 1-3 days. To maintain the cosmetic effect, it is recommended to attend sessions once every 3-4 weeks.

Indications

Classic medical massage is prescribed if a person has the following diseases and conditions:

degenerative-dystrophic changes in the spine;
radicular syndrome;
headaches associated with osteochondrosis of the cervical spine;
consequences of traumatic lesions of ligaments, joints, bones and muscles;
joint pathologies: arthritis, arthrosis;
paresis and paralysis resulting from strokes, traumatic brain injuries;
bronchitis, pneumonia, diseases of the ENT organs;
hypertension, hypotension, angina pectoris (except for the acute stage);
neuralgia, neurasthenia, depressive syndrome, stress;
diseases of the genitourinary system (urological or gynecological massage is used).