The neck massager is a massage tool that imitates human hand kneading, and it is loved by the masses because of its small and convenient size. However, with the increasing size of this market, there are more and more businesses fishing in troubled waters, doing everything in order to make money, which also leads to the popularity of inferior products, if the long-term use of such products will increase the burden on the cervical spine, cause dizziness and headache, etc., then what are the side effects of the neck massager? As a professional physiotherapist, I have done a lot of tests in order to understand the reasons for this (the picture below is some of the products I have tested), and today I will share the knowledge I have gained with you.
1. What are the side effects of neck massager?
What are the side effects of neck massagers? The side effects we want to discuss mainly refer to the inferior neck massagers caused by them, and now there are more and more inferior neck massagers on the market, according to authoritative statistics, at least nearly 30% of the neck massagers on the market are substandard products. Long-term use of these low-quality products is likely to pose a serious threat to our health. I will explain it to you in detail below.
1. It can damage bones, muscles, nerves, etc.: Some inferior neck massagers use low-quality motors or designs with excessive strength, and their massage range is relatively limited. However, structures such as bones, nerves, and muscles in the neck are extremely fragile and sensitive. If you are not careful in the selection and use process, it may lead to gradual atrophy of the muscles in the shoulder and neck area.
2. Cause stiffness or loss of sensation in the neck muscles: the use of inferior massagers or products with small coverage may cause neck stiffness or local numbness if overused, affecting the normal ability to rotate.
3. It will make cervical spondylosis more serious: during the operation of inferior neck massagers, inferior neck massagers may stimulate the cervical spine, resulting in more serious cervical spondylosis and neck pain.
4. It will cause muscle fibrosis and atrophy: choosing the wrong neck massager or using inferior products, as well as the wrong way of use or overuse, may lead to the problem of shoulder and neck muscle fibrosis and atrophy, although the probability is not high, but it still needs attention.
2. Beware of the four shady scenes of inferior neck massagers!
What are the side effects of a neck massager?Inferior neck massager does have a lot of side effects, and the above is just to introduce you to some of the main ones. For the sake of temporary profits, some businesses often engage in all kinds of marketing shady scenes, and take the most critical quality seriously, they only want to obtain short-term benefits, regardless of the health of consumers. These can be seen from the negative reviews of the inferior neck massager that I have recently sorted out (pictured below), and the inferior product can seriously damage our muscles. Therefore, you must avoid buying, and I will unveil the four shady curtains of inferior neck massagers for you.
1. Reduce costs with a single motor to attract consumers. The single-motor product has a large load, low kinetic energy utilization efficiency, high transmission attenuation and unstable strength when used for a long time. This can easily cause damage to the muscles.
2. Emphasize the depth and strength of massage to fool consumers. Pushing too hard doesn't necessarily lead to better results. When choosing a product, focusing too much on depth and strength can lead to pain or muscle damage during the massage, making it difficult for the shoulders and neck to adapt. Therefore, when choosing a massage product, more attention should be paid to its professionalism and applicability to ensure the best massage experience.
3. Do not pay attention to kneading accuracy. Using a low-quality neck massager with poor accuracy can cause damage to the blood vessels and nerves in the neck, leading to health problems such as dizziness, headaches, nystagmus, cervical spine misalignment, and even stroke.
4. Attract consumers with a variety of cumbersome functions. Some neck massagers are designed with a wealth of features in mind, such as smart apps, force feedback, audio playback, and built-in fragrances. However, these additional features often have a negative impact on the stability and reliability of the product, which in turn affects its key metrics such as accuracy, uniformity, and stability. In addition, these functions can also lead to muscle damage and shorten the life of the product.
3. Summary of the five positive effects of high-quality neck massager!
What are the side effects of neck massagers? Inferior neck massagers will hurt our muscles, but if you choose a high-quality neck massager carefully, not only is there no harm, but there will be great benefits. From the perspective of preventing cervical spine diseases, buying a high-quality neck massager has significant value. According to relevant news reports, the number of cervical spondylosis patients in the mainland has exceeded 200 million. Therefore, it is crucial to choose a neck massage device with excellent performance. Below I will give you a detailed science popularization of the five positive effects of high-quality neck massager.
1. Improve sleep: Excellent sleep products not only have a significant effect on the head, neck and back, but also effectively alleviate various sleep disorders. They can guide people into a deep sleep stage quickly, thereby reducing insomnia, dreaminess and other troubles.
2. Prevention of cervical spondylosis: stimulate neck acupuncture points, regulate meridian qi and blood, and prevent cervical spondylosis and other diseases. It also has a good effect on the common problem of Chinese - frozen shoulder. Using a neck massager is a great way to prevent cervical spondylosis, especially for people who sit for long periods of time at work, work at desks for long periods of time, and drive for long periods of time.
3. Correction of compression: In modern life, we frequently use mobile phones and computers, and maintain a sedentary posture for a long time, which undoubtedly exacerbates the sense of pressure and tension in the body. This condition further leads to health problems such as frozen shoulder and cervical spondylosis. However, high-quality products can effectively relieve the tension of the body and mind, so that the body can be fully relaxed.
4. Promote blood circulation: Through massage, the blood circulation of the neck can be stimulated, and then the blood flow speed will be accelerated, so that the neck can obtain richer nutrients and oxygen supply. In addition, the neck massager also promotes blood circulation, which reduces inflammation and pain, while improving the body's immunity and disease resistance.
5. Relieve soreness and fatigue: High-quality products can effectively relieve neck muscle fatigue, relieve neck muscle pressure, and restore muscle vitality. For office workers and drivers who sit still for long periods of time, teachers who work at desks for a long time, and other professionals, a quality product is a good invention.
A good neck massager undoubtedly has many positive effects, and everyone wants to buy a high-quality product. In order to help you get a general idea of the wide variety of neck massagers on the market, and to enable you to make more informed decisions, I consulted with a well-known and authoritative review agency in the industry. The image below shows a detailed evaluation report for your reference.
Among the 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, because of the "unconventional" sports equipment concept and technical precipitation by a large number of professional athletes, sports enthusiasts love. 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%! 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.
Fourth, the eight purchase secrets of high-quality neck massagers!
Everyone knows what are the side effects of inferior neck massagers, and we also know that high-quality products have significant cervical spine care effects. Therefore, it is important that we are selective and strive to select products of the highest quality. But in the process of purchasing, we need to invest a lot of time and energy, and at the same time, we are faced with the escalating routines of inferior neck massager merchants. Even with great effort, it is not always possible to ensure that you will be able to purchase a high-quality product. In order to save time and energy for everyone, I have specially summarized eight purchase tips for you, hoping to help you.
1. Choose a professional brand with R&D strength. Choosing a professional brand with R&D strength is an important factor in buying a quality neck massager. Professional brands usually have a high market share and good reputation, and can provide more reliable product quality and after-sales service. The brand has carried out a relatively comprehensive adjustment and optimization in the core transmission performance and massage comfort of the product, taking into account the uniformity of massage intensity, the stability of transmission frequency, kneading accuracy, massage depth and range and other indicators.
2. Choose products with appropriate massage depth and intensity. Don't blindly pursue too much depth and strength, but choose products that combine massage strength and comfort. Excessive force can cause pain or muscle damage, and make it difficult for the neck and shoulder to adapt.
3. Choose products with high massage and kneading accuracy. Choose a neck massager with high precision in the 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 damage the muscles and seriously affect the massage effect. The accuracy is tuned by the motor performance quality and brand technology.
4. Choose a dual-motor system. The dual-motor system is superior to the single-motor system, because the dual-motor system can reduce the motor load, improve the efficiency of kinetic energy utilization, reduce transmission attenuation, make the massage force more stable, the overall noise is smaller, and the service life is longer.
5. Select products with uniform strength. Choose a product with even velocity. If the product is uneven due to the uneven force of the inferior neck massager motor and the uneven transmission frequency, it is likely to cause muscle damage and fail to achieve the expected massage effect.
6. Choose a physical massage method. It is recommended to choose a traditional physical kneading massager, which is more acceptable to most people because it is similar to traditional manual massage. In contrast, the actual massage effect of the current pulse massager may be very different from that of traditional techniques, and the current stimulation may cause a higher risk of damage to the muscles and nerve tissue.
7. Choose products with moderate prices. Choose cost-effective products within a reasonable price range, don't just look at low-priced products, but don't think that only expensive products are good. Avoid choosing products with a price of less than 300 yuan, because most of these products are OEM production, lack of technical adjustment and quality assurance, and are easy to cause injuries and muscle damage, and their performance often does not reach the expected level, and the degree of attenuation is high in long-term use.
8. Select multiple massage head products. Choose a neck massager with multiple massage heads and a trapezoidal distribution to ensure that more areas such as trapezius muscles can be massaged. If the distribution of the massage head is too concentrated, the massage area and scope will be small, thus reducing the massage effect.
What are the side effects of neck massagers? This article provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of different quality neck massagers. Inferior products without technical tuning have a high rate of muscle damage, while high-quality neck massagers have positive effects such as preventing cervical spondylosis, relieving physical and mental exhaustion, promoting blood circulation, and improving sleep quality. Therefore, in the process of purchasing, we must be cautious and wary of the shady scenes of inferior neck massager merchants. As long as you follow the purchase tips I have prepared for you, and choose brand products with R&D strength and do not damage the muscles, you will definitely be able to enjoy the benefits of massage.