As a professional therapist, many friends have recently asked me about the efficacy of cervical massagers and whether they are worth buying because they have seen businesses advertise that cervical massagers are very effective in relieving neck pain. In fact, due to the mixed market products, many people do not know the harm of using pulse cervical massager, and merchants deliberately exaggerate the facts and gimmick propaganda for efficiency. Therefore, I decided to evaluate some mainstream products in the market, combined with my professional experience and personal experience, to share some insights about cervical massagers from a professional point of view. Through this information, I hope to be able to help you understand the cervical massager more comprehensively and be able to make an informed purchase decision.
(The above are some of the mainstream brands in the market that I have reviewed)
1. The three mainstream cervical massagers of popular science!
Before understanding the hazards of pulsed cervical massagers, I will first popularize the types of cervical massagers. As cervical pain issues are becoming more and more common among the population, the demand for cervical massagers is also increasing. As a result, there are many different types of cervical massagers emerging in the market to meet the massage needs of different groups of people. Below, I will compare the three mainstream massagers on the market.
1. Pulse massager: microcurrent is used to reduce muscle pain, but the actual massage effect is average. It is usually suitable for young people whose skin is not sensitive to electric currents and who are looking for a fashionable experience. However, many people report that the current stimulates pain and is difficult to adapt, so the acceptance of the elders is low. Its advantages are mainly due to its attractive appearance and portability.
2. Vertical percussion massager: This type of massager adopts high-frequency and rapid mechanical vertical rhythm to achieve layer-by-layer relaxation of tense and stiff muscle fascia by transmitting pressure to the deep muscle fascia. This design results in a significant relaxation effect.
3. Artificial kneading massager: This massager simulates the kneading action of the human hand, and the massage head is driven by the motor to simulate the kneading and relaxation of the muscles by the human hand. At present, this design is considered to be the best and mainstream form in terms of comfort and massage effect.
2. What are the hazards of pulse cervical massager?
What is the harm of pulse cervical massager? Because the cervical massager products on the market are mixed and the quality is uneven, there are media reports that have pointed out that more than 30% of the products in the domestic massager sampling inspection are unqualified, and the serious ones may even be "disabled". For this reason, it is very important to seriously consider the dangers of using a low-quality pulse massager! Here are the four common hidden risks.
1. Cause neck stiffness or even unconsciousness. If you use a poor-quality massager or a device with a small massage range, prolonged use may cause stiffness or partial loss of sensation in the neck area. This can have an effect on the normal rotation of the neck.
2. Cause headache or dizziness. Many poor-quality or overly intense cervical massagers, when massaging the neck, can irritate the cervical spine, resulting in insufficient blood supply to the brain, which in turn can cause intermittent or persistent dizziness. Special attention should be paid to electromagnetic pulse massagers.
3. Cause damage to bones, muscles, nerves and blood vessels. In cervical massagers, some motors may use inferior materials or provide excessive force, and the massage area range is small. Considering that the bones, nerves and muscles of the neck are all very fragile and sensitive parts, the potential damage can be caused if the product is not selected and used properly.
4. Cause muscle fibrosis and even atrophy. Improper cervical massagers, inferior products, and incorrect or overuse can cause atrophy of the muscles in the shoulder and neck area. Although the probability of happening is not very high, it still needs to be paid enough attention!
3. Reveal the four major harms of inferior cervical massagers!
After understanding the harm of inferior pulse cervical massager, I adjusted the source of the harm of such inferior products, I checked the website of an authoritative health institution, and found a summary of the negative reviews of the full-price cervical massager. This summary makes it clear that the most common complaint from netizens is that these products can cause damage to muscles. In order to avoid the adverse effects of such inferior products on neck health, we need to fully understand the root causes of the harm caused by inferior cervical massagers!
1. The massage strength and depth are too large. The depth and intensity of the massage is not necessarily better. Avoid choosing products that focus too much on depth and strength, and instead choose products that better balance massage strength and comfort. Otherwise, although too much force may cause pain or muscle damage, and eventually the shoulder and neck will not be able to adapt, and the gains outweigh the losses.
2. Single-motor massager. A single motor product will bring a large load to the motor, resulting in a decrease in the efficiency of kinetic energy utilization. Long-term use will increase the transmission attenuation, reduce the stability of the use force, and easily cause damage to the muscles.
3. Current pulse massager. The current pulse massager is in contact with the skin through electrodes that carry the pulse function to stimulate neuromuscular contraction. However, on the one hand, this method performs poorly in terms of actual massage results, and on the other hand, most people find it difficult to accept its electrical stimulation, which may cause damage to muscles and nerves.
4. Poor uniformity of massage strength. The quality of the motor used in many products is poor, resulting in uneven massage strength and vibration frequency, which is easy to cause light and heavy during the massage process, causing damage to the muscles, and it is difficult to achieve the desired massage effect. Especially in the current pulse massager, the current is discharged unevenly, which can easily cause a stinging sensation. Therefore, many doctors do not recommend the use of current pulse products!
Fourth, the use of cervical massager four benefits inventory!
After understanding the harm of inferior pulse cervical massager and the reasons behind it, many people began to doubt whether the cervical massager can be used. In fact, according to statistics, more than 200 million people in mainland China are trapped due to cervical spine problems, and the high-incidence group is gradually expanding from middle-aged and elderly people to young adults. As a result, many doctors have recommended cervical massagers as part of their daily care. Next, we will explore the possible benefits of using a cervical massager for neck health!
1. Relieve neck pain and fatigue. Cervical massagers play an excellent role in relieving shoulder and neck soreness, and also help to solve the problem of limited neck and shoulder movement caused by stiff neck. For office workers who sit in chairs for a long time and are inactive, as well as teachers and drivers who work at desks for a long time, the cervical massager is an excellent invention product.
2. Relieve shoulder muscle tension. In our daily work, study and Xi and entertainment, the common use of mobile phones, computers, and long hours of desk work will bring great pressure and tension to the shoulder and neck muscles. Over time, it can easily lead to frozen shoulder, stiffness and pain in the shoulder and neck muscles. The effective effect of the cervical massager is to relieve excessive muscle tension, prevent and relieve pain, and relax the excessively tense muscles.
3. Promote blood circulation. The massager promotes blood circulation in the neck by means of transmission and kneading, and quickly eliminates discomfort such as headache and dizziness. This pain often stems from a lack of qi and blood or a problem of patency and patency, and the role of the massager is to improve the body's blood circulation, thereby improving the quality of sleep, ensuring that the brain fully receives nutrients, maintains vitality for a long time, and makes the body and mind feel extremely relaxed!
4. Prevention of cervical spondylosis. More than 90% of Chinese people are facing frozen shoulder, and the use of cervical massager can significantly reduce neck fatigue, improve shoulder and neck stiffness, and promote blood circulation throughout the body. Therefore, cervical massagers have a significant effect on the prevention of cervical spondylosis.
The market is flooded with cervical massagers that claim to be of high quality and inexpensive and provide a comfortable experience, but in reality, some are of poor quality and may even cause serious harm to health. Therefore, when buying a cervical massager, we must be very cautious to avoid being misled by the merchant's exaggerated propaganda and causing damage to neck health. In order to help you better identify, I have consulted a summary of the TOP10 cervical massager performance and safety index evaluation published by the website of an authoritative organization, which will help to compare the performance of different products more clearly. In addition, I have also shared some high-quality brands that I have personally tried, and these recommendations can be used as a useful reference when purchasing.
Among many brands, AGVIEE stands out, thanks to their ultimate pursuit of fever performance, compatibility, safety and no muscle damage! "Unconventional" Weiye is the only extreme sports and health care brand, as the pioneer of "no muscle" technology, its massage performance is top-notch and achieves the lowest muscle injury rate in China, tested by authoritative institutions, compared with most similar competing products The deep muscle relaxation rate is increased by 130%, the massage comfort is increased by 124%, and the muscle injury rate can be reduced by 97.2%! Whether it is the core massage accuracy, massage area/depth or transmission stability, etc., it is the strongest within 1,000 yuan, and the compatibility is top-notch, suitable for the whole family, and it is also super suitable as a gift. It has also developed innovative TRX acupoint matrix massage technology, which greatly improves sleep quality and relieves headaches, which is good news for most people with poor sleep quality and frequent headaches!
As one of the three major massage care brands with the same name as Bei Easy, Weiye never advertises, but it is highly sought after by physiotherapists and athletes, such as speed skating and skiing world famous Guo Dan, Li Shuang, Tu Xiao, etc., and has dominated the list all year round in the large, medium and high-end word-of-mouth and sales rankings!
In order to achieve high performance and safety without hurting muscles, they cut redundant popular functions and intelligence, and for many years, they have iteratively upgraded more than 20 times, and optimized more than 100 performance details. 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. Weiye has also pioneered the research and development of ten high-performance and muscle-friendly black technologies, such as dual-channel approved transmission technology, ARS traction adjustment technology, DPP micro-frequency dynamic compensation technology, etc., the massage range is increased by 52%, and the uniformity of the force is increased by 78%, so as to achieve accurate fever performance without hurting muscles!
You can also consider the next time it is easier, the heat of their home is okay, the shape is simple and atmospheric, and the quality and workmanship are OK. If you don't have such a strict pursuit of performance, Xiaomi can also include options.
5. Eight strategies for buying high-quality neck massagers!
Through in-depth research and discussion around the hazards of pulsed cervical massagers, we now have a comprehensive understanding of cervical massagers, and also recognize the risks that low-quality products may bring, and what IQ tax products exist on the market that can easily mislead us. Based on these cognitions, I have summarized eight purchase strategies, hoping that these suggestions can help you choose a professional and technically guaranteed product when buying a cervical massager.
1. It has a technical guarantee brand. Choose brands that have R&D expertise, not just those that are well-known on social media. The professional brand carries out more accurate debugging in the core transmission performance and massage comfort of the product, and pays attention to the adjustment indicators and technical optimization of the uniformity of massage strength, the stability of the transmission frequency, the accuracy of kneading, the depth and range of massage, etc.
2. Kneading accuracy. When purchasing a cervical massager, you should choose a product with high accuracy of massage landing point. The muscles, blood vessels and nerves in the shoulder and neck area are very sensitive, and if the massager shifts during continuous massage, or the kneading accuracy is poor, it is easy to damage the muscles, and it will also significantly reduce the actual massage effect. Accuracy is affected by the quality of motor performance and the brand's technical tuning.
3. Prefer dual-motor system. Compared with a single-motor system, a dual-motor system can significantly reduce the load on the motor, thereby improving the efficiency of kinetic energy utilization. When used for a long time, the transmission attenuation degree of the dual-motor system is lower, the use force is more stable, the overall noise is also smaller, and the service life is longer.
4. Massage area. The massage range is closely related to the number of massage heads, the distribution of massage heads, and also related to the transmission principle of massage heads. To be able to massage the trapezius muscles adequately, it is best to choose a design that has four massage heads and is distributed in a trapezoidal shape. If the distribution of the massage head is too concentrated, the massage area will be relatively small, which will affect the massage effect.
5. Strength and depth control. It's important to recognise that more depth and strength isn't always better. Avoid choosing products that place too much emphasis on massage depth and strength, and instead choose products that better balance massage strength and comfort. Otherwise, too much force may cause pain or muscle damage during the massage, making it difficult for the neck and shoulder to adapt, and ultimately it may lead to more than worth the loss.
6. Price control. It is recommended not to choose products with a price of less than 300 yuan, because most of these products are often OEM products, lacking technical tuning and material guarantee. The use of these products is prone to potential use hazards and may lead to muscle damage. In addition, these products generally report that the massage effect and performance are insufficient, and long-term use may have a high degree of attenuation, and there are repeated quality problems.
7. Weight selection. It is recommended to choose a cervical massager that weighs between 650 grams and 800 grams. Products that are too heavy may cause discomfort and pressure on the neck and shoulders, while products that are too light will not fit the skin and provide an effective massage effect. In the range of 650 grams to 800 grams, the weight of the product can be better balanced, providing an adequate massage fit without causing excessive pressure, making it more comfortable to use and more effective.
8. Massage evenly with even intensity. It is recommended to choose a cervical massager with the function of force uniformity adjustment. If the quality of the motor is poor, the force and frequency of transmission are uneven, which may cause the feeling of lightness and heaviness during the massage, which increases the risk of muscle damage and does not achieve the desired massage effect.
After the foregoing discussion, we can determine that the cervical massager is an extremely effective daily care tool that can be used to relieve tension in the neck muscles, improve shoulder and neck problems, and promote general health. However, you need to be especially cautious when buying a cervical massager, because the harm of a low-quality pulse cervical massager is huge. Therefore, when choosing a cervical massager, it is necessary to pay attention to the technical professionalism of the product to ensure that the massage effect and comfort are more in line with the needs of personal cervical spine care. Finally, I hope that these buying tips can help you make a wise choice and enjoy a healthier and more comfortable massage experience.