Looking down at your phone or computer for a long time can lead to pressure and stiffness in your shoulder and neck muscles. Cervical massagers can help correct muscle compression and increase muscle flexibility and elasticity by massaging and stimulating the shoulder and neck muscles, thereby improving the adverse condition of the shoulder and neck, and can prevent cervical spondylosis, so it is also becoming more and more popular. However, there are also many people who have injured their shoulder and neck muscles after using the massager. As a rehabilitation physiotherapist, I know this kind of product very well, and I have received many friends about this kind of problem, so in order to answer your questions, today I will popularize the relevant knowledge of cervical massager.
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1. Summarize the five advantages of using a cervical massager
What are the pros and cons of using a cervical massager? Let's first understand its advantages. According to statistics, many people are troubled by cervical spine problems, and about 200 million people suffer from cervical spondylosis. Modern lifestyles such as long-term use of electronic products and sedentary lifestyles put a lot of pressure on the cervical spine, and discomfort problems such as pain and stiffness in the cervical spine are common and serious. And a high-quality cervical massager can greatly improve such a problem. Let's take a look at the benefits of using a high-quality cervical massager:
1. Prevent cervical spine diseases.
The massage and stretching functions of the cervical massager can help stretch the muscles and ligaments of the neck, enhance the flexibility of the cervical spine, and prevent the occurrence of cervical spine diseases. Regular use of a cervical massager can better maintain the health of the neck.
2. Correct shoulder and neck muscle compression.
When the shoulder and neck muscles are too tense, it is easy to cause cervical spine compression and discomfort. The cervical massager can relieve the tension of the shoulder and neck muscles, correct the compression of the muscles, and reduce the burden on the cervical spine through massage and vibration.
3. Promote human blood circulation.
The massage and vibration stimulation of the cervical massager can promote blood circulation in the neck and head, increase local blood supply, improve the delivery of oxygen and nutrients, help improve symptoms such as dizziness and headache, and improve the vitality of the brain.
4. Effectively alleviate cervical spine soreness and physical fatigue.
The cervical massager can stimulate blood circulation in the neck and relieve cervical spine soreness and muscle fatigue by massaging and vibration. Sitting for long periods of time or incorrect posture can easily lead to pain and stiffness in the cervical spine, and the use of a cervical massager can effectively relieve these discomforts.
5. It can avoid cold on the shoulders and neck.
Cold weather or prolonged exposure to cold air can easily lead to colds in the shoulder and neck area, causing discomfort and even illness. The use of cervical massager can promote blood circulation, increase local temperature, and effectively avoid shoulder and neck cold.
2. Beware of the four side effects of inferior cervical massagers
What are the pros and cons of using a cervical massager?The above summarizes the advantages of a high-quality cervical massager, which is very useful for relieving fatigue, tension, etc., but some inferior cervical massagers have problems in design and manufacturing, which may lead to adverse effects on the cervical spine when the cervical massager is used, increasing the risk of cervical spine injury. There are many inferior cervical massagers on the market now, and choosing an inferior cervical massager may bring the following four main hazards:
1. Cause aggravation of cervical spondylosis.
The use of an inferior cervical massager may increase the burden on the cervical spine and aggravate the symptoms of cervical spondylosis that already exist. Especially if the massager is too strong or used for too long, it may lead to serious consequences such as cervical disc herniation.
2. Cause neck stiffness or loss of consciousness.
Incorrect use or excessive force may cause excessive stretching or injury to the neck muscles, triggering a feeling of stiffness in the neck or even partial or total loss of sensation. Therefore, when using the cervical massager, the strength and frequency should be correctly mastered to avoid overstretching and damaging the neck muscles and nerves.
3. Cause dizziness and headache.
Overuse of the cervical massager or choosing a massage intensity that is not suitable for you may cause local blood vessel dilation and nerve excitation, triggering the discomfort of dizziness and headache. Therefore, when using a cervical massager, the appropriate massage strength and time should be selected according to the individual's adaptability and comfort.
4. Damage to bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels.
If the cervical massager is used incorrectly or for too long, it may cause damage to the bones, muscles, nerves, and blood vessels in the neck. Therefore, before using the cervical massager, you should understand the correct use methods and precautions to avoid unnecessary injuries.
3. Analyze the four causes of the harm of cervical massager
What are the pros and cons of using a cervical massager? A high-quality cervical massager can improve the prevention of cervical spine diseases, and there are many benefits. But after understanding the possible harm of inferior cervical massager, many people begin to feel entangled in whether to start a cervical massager, and many people may also be curious about what are the reasons for the harm of inferior cervical massager? The following is a summary of the negative evaluations of cervical massagers on the market summarized by relevant forums, so according to this figure, I also summarized the four reasons for the harm of cervical massagers:
1. Use an electric current pulse massager
Some cervical massagers use electrical pulse technology for massage, which stimulates the neck muscles by conducting electrical currents through electrodes. However, there may be certain dangers in the current pulse massager, for example, too high current intensity may cause adverse effects on the human nervous system, causing muscle spasms, electric shock sensation and other uncomfortable symptoms.
2. Use single-motor products
Some cervical massagers use a single motor drive, i.e., only one motor is used to produce the massage action. This design may result in the strength and speed of the massager being unadjustable to meet the needs of different users. At the same time, single-motor products may have problems such as uneven vibration and unstable strength during massage, and the massage effect on the cervical spine may not be ideal.
3. Poor adjustment of strength uniformity
Some cervical massagers have certain problems in the adjustment of massage strength, and may not be able to achieve uniform adjustment of strength. Such a situation may lead to the unstable strength of the massager when working, sometimes too light and sometimes too heavy, which will affect the massage effect and safety of the cervical spine. Unstable force adjustment may cause additional stress and damage to the cervical spine during the use of the massager.
4. Overemphasizing the depth and strength of massage:
When designing and manufacturing, cervical massagers often focus on massage depth and strength to cater to the needs of users who pursue intense massage. However, overemphasizing the depth and strength of the massage may cause the massage head part of the massager to be too stiff and stiff, causing excessive pressure on the cervical spine. Prolonged excessive massage may cause problems such as cervical spine fatigue and muscle soreness.
Previously, we have explored the benefits of a good cervical massager and what causes the harm of a poor quality cervical massager. Nowadays, many businesses on the market advertise that their products can massage the shoulder and neck and prevent cervical spondylosis. There aren't many products that can actually do this, and some may even cause damage to the cervical spine. In order to help you identify the advantages and disadvantages of different products, I have conducted a statistical analysis of the performance and comfort statistics of a number of mainstream cervical massagers, and recommended several high-quality products to you.
According to the measured data, the extreme sports and health care brand AGVIEE Weiye has the best performance, as the recognized originator in the field of "no muscles", has a strict pursuit of performance, safety and does not hurt muscles, massage uniformity, massage penetration, kneading more accurate, etc. have reached the highest level within 1,000 yuan, and the performance has been tested by authoritative institutions and the muscle damage rate has been reduced by 97.2%! It also has the original TRX acupoint fractional massage technology, which helps sleep quality, relieves headaches, etc., and is a blessing for most people with poor sleep quality and frequent headaches!
"Unconventional" Weiye is one of the three major massage care brands with the same name as Bei Easy, but insists on not advertising, focusing on technical tuning and research and development, purely relying on word-of-mouth to gather popularity, mid-to-high-end perennial sales, word-of-mouth first, and is deeply loved by sports gods and physiotherapists, including speed skating, skiing world famous Guo Dan, Li Shuang, Tu Xiao and a large number of professional athletes!
In order to avoid bloated products and poor stability, Weiye has been focusing on high performance, safety and reliability and compatibility for many years, and has also pioneered the creation of 10 "high-performance and muscle-friendly" black technologies, such as V-ZUS intelligent engine algorithm, dual-channel approved transmission technology, 3D dynamic balance technology, etc.!
If the requirements for the performance experience are not demanding, then you can consider the next relaxation, which is more famous and has exquisite packaging, but there is still a lot of room for improvement in the performance experience.
Fourth, eight major purchase skills lightning IQ tax products
What are the pros and cons of using a cervical massager?Through the above introduction, we have learned about the potential harm of inferior cervical massager. I also know that a high-quality cervical massager is a miracle tool that can relieve a variety of discomforts such as neck pain and tension, and the benefits are very many. In order to avoid the risk of inferior products and enjoy the benefits of high-quality cervical massagers, I have summarized the following 8 practical purchase tips to help you choose a professional cervical massager.
1. Choose a brand with professional R&D strength. The professional brand has improved the core transmission performance and massage comfort of the product, and adjusted and optimized a number of adjustment indicators such as transmission frequency stability, kneading accuracy, massage depth and range.
2. The massage range is related to the number and distribution of massage heads. It is also related to the traditional principle of the massage head. Try to choose a product with four massage heads and a trapezoidal distribution, the cervical massager with a large massage area has a better sense of experience, and the product with a small massage area not only does not have the efficiency of use, but its force control is not good and it is easy to hurt the body.
3. Choose a cervical massager that weighs between 650-800 grams. Such a product is moderately weighted and does not bring excessive pressure to the shoulders and neck. In contrast, a product that is too heavy may cause pressure and discomfort on the neck and shoulders, while a product that is too light will not fit the skin and will not achieve a good massage result. Therefore, choosing a cervical massager with moderate weight can get a better massage experience.
4. Choose a cervical massager with strength uniformity adjustment function. In order to avoid muscle damage and get the desired massage results, we should avoid choosing inferior products. These inferior products often use low-quality motors, resulting in uneven massage force and transmission frequency. This unevenness can be damaging to the muscles and not achieve the desired massage results.
5. Don't pursue the depth and strength of the massage too much. Instead, choose products that better balance massage strength and comfort. Excessive force may cause pain or muscle damage, making it difficult for the neck and shoulder to adapt.
6. Durability and reliability are an important indicator. Some cervical massagers pursue various functions while pursuing gimmick functions such as smart APP, force sensing, sound and built-in fragrance, which may reduce the stability and reliability of the interior. This significantly reduces the performance and longevity of the product, as well as the accuracy, uniformity and stability of the massage.
7. Choose a cervical massager with a high-precision massage landing point. The muscles, blood vessels and nerves in the shoulder and neck area are very sensitive, and if the product shifts during continuous massage or the kneading accuracy is poor, it is easy to cause muscle damage.
8. Do not choose products below 300 yuan. Due to the lack of technical debugging and high-quality material guarantee of most OEM products, they are prone to cause harm and damage to muscles. In addition, these products generally suffer from insufficient massage effects and performance, have a short lifespan, and frequent quality problems.
What are the pros and cons of using a cervical massager?A high-quality cervical massager is very effective in relieving shoulder and neck soreness, and can also help solve the problem of limited neck and shoulder movement after stiff neck. Therefore, when purchasing a cervical massager, you should choose a professional product with muscle care performance, which is more suitable for improving and preventing cervical spine problems of Chinese people. If you buy an inferior cervical massager with no technical strength, then the cervical spine will be greatly damaged, so you must be cautious when you buy!