Recently, I have received many private messages from patients and friends who ask me how to effectively relieve cervical spine pain and whether they are worried about the dangers of using a cervical massager. As a professional nurse, in order to better help my patients and friends solve their concerns and doubts, I intend to combine my professional knowledge and previous personal experience of products on the market to share with you the benefits and potential dangers of cervical massagers, and answer your doubts. In addition, I will share some cervical massagers on the market that I have previously evaluated for your reference.
(Above are some cervical massager products I have tried)
First, is the neck and neck massager dangerous?
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? In most cases, cervical massagers are able to greatly relieve neck muscle damage, providing relief and protection. However, we cannot ignore its potential dangers. If you accidentally buy a massage device that is inferior or not suitable for personal needs, it may cause serious threats and injuries to the neck and overall body. According to the announcement of the State Administration for Market Regulation, more than 30% of the massager sampling results are unqualified. Here are four possible dangers that I have derived from my previous assessments.
1. Stiff neck or even loss of consciousness: Long-term use of inferior or limited massage range of massagers may cause stiffness or partial loss of consciousness in the neck area, which in turn affects normal neck mobility!
2. Aggravate cervical spondylosis: cervical massager is mainly operated by local transmission or kneading, in the treatment, if you buy inferior products or incompatible, unsuitable massagers, may cause stimulation to the cervical spine, and then lead to cervical spondylosis, neck pain symptoms may be more serious.
3. Dizziness and headache: the use of inferior or excessive strength cervical massager may cause excessive stimulation to the cervical spine during neck massage, which in turn causes insufficient blood supply to the brain, resulting in intermittent or persistent dizziness. Especially the massager of the electromagnetic pulse, you need to pay extra attention!
4. Cause muscle atrophy: inappropriate selection of cervical massagers, low-quality products, wrong use methods and excessive use may adversely affect the muscles of the shoulder and neck position, although the probability of occurrence is not very high, but it is worth our attention.
Second, break the news of the four major IQ tax products!
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? Now that we've learned about the possible dangers of cervical massagers, let's dive into what are the reasons why IQ tax products are dangerous to our health. Below is a report from an authoritative body that states that muscle damage and electrical stimulation pain are the most common negative feedback for cervical massagers. In order to better avoid the purchase of IQ tax products, we need to keep the following four points in mind to avoid unnecessary adverse effects and hazards to our health.
1. Add a large number of gimmick functions: Many products have attached a series of ostentatious functions, such as smart APP control, force sensing, audio system, built-in fragrance and so on. However, these features often significantly impair the internal stability and reliability of cervical massagers, increasing the risk of muscle damage when used.
2. OEM products: Many inferior cervical massagers on the market are actually OEM products, and they usually lack their own technical strength, so they have poor performance in terms of massage area and performance uniformity. This can lead to insufficient massage force, rapid decay, and easy damage to muscles!
3. Single-motor massager: Products equipped with a single motor apply a large load to the motor, which may lead to a decrease in kinetic energy utilization efficiency. With prolonged use, transmission attenuation increases and the intensity of use becomes less stable, which may increase the risk of potential damage to muscles.
4. Current pulse products: The current pulse massager touches the skin through the electrode plate with pulse function, thereby stimulating the neuromuscular contraction effect. However, many people feedback after use is either not effective and does not achieve the desired massage effect; Either emphasizing electrical stimulation can cause muscle discomfort, and prolonged use may cause problems such as muscle relaxation and nerve sensitivity.
Third, the eight strategies for the purchase of professional products!
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? Although in the aforementioned introduction, we mentioned that improper use of cervical massagers and inferior products may cause danger and harm to health, if we can correctly master the purchase skills and accurately identify inferior products on the market, then we can get a good experience of protecting neck health. Next, I will share some professional shopping tips, hoping that these suggestions can help you find professional products that suit your needs, so as to get a better massage experience.
1. Durable and reliable: Many cervical massagers add a large number of functions to the product design, such as intelligent APP control, force sensing, sound system, built-in fragrance and other additional functions, however, this will reduce the internal stability and reliability of the cervical massager. This can lead to reduced performance, reduced lifespan, and impaired precision, uniformity, and stability of the massage.
2. Choose a traditional physical kneading massager: This type of massager is more popular in China and relatively safe. Current pulse massagers are often seen as a fashion accessory, but in reality they massage poorly, and many people cannot tolerate electrical stimulation, which increases the risk of muscle and nerve damage!
3. Professional brands: give preference to those brands with professional R&D strength, rather than blindly following the trend of Internet celebrity brands. In the process of product development, professional brands pay more attention to the meticulous debugging of core performance and massage comfort, and pay attention to the uniformity of massage strength, the stability of transmission frequency, the precision of kneading, and the depth and range of massage and other technical indicators and optimization.
4. Preferred dual-motor massager: Compared with a single motor, the dual motor can significantly reduce the burden of each motor, thereby improving the kinetic energy utilization efficiency. When used for a long time, the transmission loss is smaller, the use force is more stable, and the overall noise is lower, so it has a longer service life.
5. Kneading accuracy: high-precision massage positioning is crucial. The muscles, blood vessels and nerves of the shoulder and neck are very sensitive, and if the massager shifts during continuous use or its kneading accuracy is poor, it can easily lead to muscle damage and significantly reduce the massage effect. This precision is influenced by motor performance and brand technology tuning.
6. Massage range: The massage range is closely related to the number of massage heads and their distribution, which is related to the traditional principle of massagers. Choose a massager with four massage heads and their trapezoidal arrangement to better cover the trapezius area. If the massage head is distributed too densely, it will lead to a smaller massage range, which will reduce the effect of the massage.
7. Massage strength and depth: The depth and strength of massage do not have to be as large as possible, and you should avoid choosing products that overemphasize depth and strength. Instead, choose products that combine massage strength and comfort. Too strong a massage may cause discomfort or muscle damage, which can be counterproductive for the shoulder and neck.
8. Wearing comfort: The comfort of the cervical massager is crucial, including the choice of material in contact with the skin, the ventilation of the material, the comfort of neck clamping, and the pressure of the shoulder and neck area.
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? When we understand the above buying tips, I believe that you can effectively avoid most of the inferior products. However, despite this, there may still be some fraudulent products on the market, using some various publicity tactics to mislead people into buying. Therefore, I will share a measured score study from a professional organization on the performance and comfort of the top ten cervical massagers, and combine my own experience to recommend some professionally certified high-quality cervical massagers for your reference.
Among the many brands measured, the "unconventional" AGVIEE has the strongest performance and the lowest muscle damage rate, as the pioneer of "no muscle damage" technology, it has developed an exclusive ten black technology that does not hurt muscles, massage penetration, transmission stability, kneading accuracy, etc. within a thousand yuan, strong performance and reduced 97.2% damage! Top compatibility for the whole family. It also has the original TRX acupoint fractional massage technology, which helps sleep quality, relieves headaches, etc., which is a gospel for most people with poor sleep quality and frequent headaches!
As an extreme sports and health care brand, Weiye is deeply loved by sports gods and physiotherapists, including speed skating, skiing world famous Guo Dan, Li Shuang, etc., as one of the three major massage brands, with the same name as Beeasy, the reputation of high-end sales ranks first.
Many brands on the market pile up appearance, function and gameplay, pursue intelligence, sacrifice quality to fight price wars, engage in endorsements, etc. for the sake of competition, resulting in poor bloated products and high muscle damage rates. "Unconventional" AGVIEE Weiye insists on never advertising, purely focusing on massage effects, not hurting muscles, etc., pioneering research and development of ten performance and muscle black technologies, such as ARS traction tuning technology, DPP micro frequency dynamic compensation technology, V-ZUS intelligent engine algorithm, dual-channel verification transmission technology, etc., the strongest performance muscle damage rate is the lowest! It also sets up more than 100 performance technical indicators for motor, power, etc., and after more than 6 years of anti-attenuation design and testing, it has achieved 6 years of comprehensive performance, durability and muscle damage rate certification.
Among other brands, Beeasy is more famous, keen to invite celebrities to endorse, and the packaging design is exquisite. If you consider the cost performance, you can look at Honor, Xiaomi, etc., the unit price is lower, and the configuration at the same price is competitive.
4. Is it necessary to buy a cervical massager?
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? Although there may be some dangers and hidden dangers in use, cervical massagers still have many benefits in soothing neck muscles and relieving cervical pain. According to statistics, more than 200 million people in the mainland are plagued by cervical spondylosis, and the high incidence of this problem has expanded from middle-aged and elderly to young and middle-aged people. Traditional massage methods are no longer able to meet the growing demand. In order to better protect the health of the cervical spine, many doctors have recommended cervical massagers as a daily health care method. So, is it necessary to buy a cervical massager? Here are four benefits I've learned based on my expertise and product evaluation:
1. Relieves neck pain and physical fatigue: The cervical massager is very effective for relieving shoulder and neck soreness, and it can also effectively solve the problem of limited neck and shoulder movement caused by falling pillow. Especially suitable for those office workers who sit in a chair for a long time, as well as teachers and drivers who work at their desks for a long time, cervical massager is considered an excellent product.
2. Avoid cold in the shoulder and neck: Many cervical massagers are equipped with a hot compress function, which can provide a hot compress effect during massage, thereby preventing the shoulder and neck from getting cold and reducing the risk of cold.
3. Improve sleep quality: Many people often face insomnia and dreams. The cervical massager provides excellent massage results for the head, neck, shoulders and back, helping to effectively relieve sleep problems. It can help people enter deep sleep faster and reduce the symptoms of sleep disorders such as insomnia and dreaminess.
4. Prevention of cervical spondylosis: According to statistics, more than 90% of Chinese may be troubled by frozen shoulder. The use of cervical massagers can significantly reduce neck fatigue, improve shoulder and neck stiffness, and promote blood circulation in the body, which has significant benefits for the prevention of cervical spine diseases.
Fifth, the use of cervical massager 5 major groups of people should be avoided
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? Although through the above analysis, we have understood that choosing a cervical massager that suits you has great health benefits and does not create any danger. But it should be noted that not everyone is suitable for using a cervical massager. The following groups need to be especially careful and avoid use.
1. Pregnant women: The high-frequency electrical stimulation of the current pulse massager may cause excessive tension and muscle stimulation in pregnant women, so pregnant women should never use the current pulse massager.
2. Patients with high blood pressure and anemia: these people should not use it, because it is very likely to cause sclerotic plaque to fall off by massage, thereby blocking blood vessels and causing stroke events. If these people experience cervical spine discomfort, they should see a doctor immediately for examination.
3. Patients with neck pain caused by neuropathic cervical spondylosis: For individuals with neurological cervical spondylosis, extra care should be taken when using neck massagers, because improper use may cause cervical spine injury, further worsen cervical spondylosis, and even cause unexpected situations.
5. Patients in the early stage of recovery from fractures and joint dislocations: After fractures or joint injuries, the use of cervical massagers may make it difficult to restore the bone position normally due to increased muscle tension, which is not conducive to the recovery process.
Are neck and neck massagers dangerous? After sharing the above information, I hope you have a more comprehensive understanding of cervical massagers. Again, when buying a cervical massager, be sure to choose high-quality products that have undergone professional technical debugging, rather than blindly following the trend to buy some Internet celebrity products without quality assurance. This avoids unnecessary dangers and injuries and ensures our health and safety. At the same time, I hope that these suggestions can help you make the right purchase decision and share it with friends in need to pursue a healthier life and enjoy a comfortable massage experience.