Spinal massager and method for relieving back pain by using same

Abstract

Disclosed are a spinal massager and a method for relieving back pain by using same. The method involves intensive treatment of a specific part of the spine by controlling a driving device for moving a compression member of the spinal massager. The compression member performs: a first main movement of reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine within a first main section including the sacrum and mid-thoracic vertebrae, while applying traction at a first set intensity; a support movement of reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine within a support section including the cervicothoracic junction and upper thoracic vertebrae, while applying traction at a second set intensity, and intensively treating the fourth thoracic vertebra; and a second main movement of reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine within a second main section including lumbar vertebrae and the thoracolumbar junction, while applying traction at an enhanced intensity greater than the first set intensity, and intensively treating the tenth thoracic vertebra and the twelfth thoracic vertebra.

Description

Spinal massage device and method for relieving back pain using the same

[0001] This application claims the benefit of priority based on Korean Patent Application No. 10-2024-0123298 dated September 10, 2024, and all contents disclosed in the document of said Korean patent application are incorporated herein as part of this specification.

[0002] The present invention relates to a spinal massage device and a method for relieving lower back pain using the same. More specifically, the invention relates to a method for intensively treating a specific part of the spine using a device and a spinal massage device suitable for the same.

[0003] Back pain is a common symptom, experienced by approximately 80% of the total population at least once in their lifetime, and is one of the primary reasons people seek medical attention in Korea. Notably, according to 2004 statistics from the National Health Insurance Service, medical expenses for back pain and lumbar pain alone amounted to approximately 310 billion won, ranking fourth in medical expenditure after upper respiratory infections, dental diseases, and hypertension. Statistics from the United States also indicate that medical costs for the diagnosis and treatment of back pain reach an astronomical figure of approximately 30 trillion won ($26.3 billion in 1998) annually. Considering that the incidence of symptoms increases with age, this condition is bound to pose a significant social burden in Korea, which is rapidly approaching an aging society.

[0004] Back pain is a common ailment in humans, who walk upright unlike animals; it can occur in anyone and is the most frequently occurring musculoskeletal disorder. Back pain affects daily functioning and impacts not only mental health but also occupational and social issues. Back pain manifests through various mechanisms, and the underlying conditions causing it are also very diverse. Representative examples include herniated discs, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and spondylolysis; however, the prevalence of these conditions is not very high, and most back pain is caused by lumbar sprains, which are muscle issues.

[0005] Patients with low back pain experience postural changes due to pain, which in turn alters muscle length and the location of the body's center of mass and center of pressure. These changes lead to chronic weakness in patients, resulting in muscle imbalances and joint instability. Furthermore, alterations in the lumbar structure and surrounding tissues cause chronic spinal disorders characterized by pain and functional limitations stemming from trunk and abdominal muscle weakness. The mechanisms involve muscle atrophy caused by disuse due to pain, or by the inhibition of reflex muscle contraction even in the absence of pain. This inhibition occurs when afferent stimulation of the injured area triggers a spinal reflex that suppresses the activation of alpha motor neurons innervating the affected muscle, ultimately leading to muscle atrophy that differs from that of healthy individuals.

[0006] To maintain body balance and equilibrium, many muscles must work in a functionally coordinated pattern; this requires a continuous pattern of muscle recruitment through normal motor control. However, patients with chronic low back pain exhibit reduced balance ability compared to healthy individuals, and this impairment leads to proprioceptive abnormalities. Due to the reduced normal motor control, patients with low back pain develop clinical instability characterized by abnormal segmental movements occurring within an excessive range. Therefore, deep segmental muscle stabilization is crucial for patients with low back pain.

[0007] Representative deep muscles include the transversus abdominis, multifidus, intervertebral muscles, quadratus lumborum (medial fibers), iliopsoas, and diaphragm, while superficial muscles include the rectus abdominis, oblique abdominal muscles, intercostal muscles, and erector spinae. Studies have focused on exercises that selectively train deep segmental muscles that directly contribute to lumbar stabilization. In particular, research results have been presented showing that exercising the multifidus and transversus abdominis, which are the primary muscles acting for deep stabilization, reduces pain and restores function in patients with low back pain. In these studies, to achieve lumbar stabilization, not only deep muscles but also superficial muscles such as other paraspinal muscles and the rectus abdominis were mobilized, and depending on the study, muscles of the pelvic floor and surrounding areas were also included.

[0008] Many recent studies are implementing spinal stabilization exercises for the prevention and treatment of acute, subacute, and chronic low back pain.

[0009] Spinal stabilization exercises are performed to reduce back pain, improve function, correct functional impairments, and strengthen the neuromuscular control system by increasing spinal segment control, dynamic stability, lumbar muscle strength, and endurance. To enhance the effectiveness of spinal stabilization exercises, various breathing techniques such as abdominal hollowing, diaphragmatic breathing, and forced breathing are applied during the workout. Diaphragmatic breathing is a method that primarily utilizes the diaphragm; by taking a deep breath, the diaphragm, located just below the lungs, descends, increasing intra-abdominal pressure and aiding in the activation of deep core muscles.

[0010] Meanwhile, herniated disc is a disease that occurs when the nucleus pulposus expands and protrudes as circumferential fissures and radial tears progress in the annulus fibrosus surrounding the edge of the intervertebral disc due to the aging of the disc. Herniated disc is primarily caused by very strong and sudden compressive forces applied to the lumbar spine due to bending or axial rotation of the spine, or by the continuous application of low-magnitude compressive forces to a curved lumbar region.

[0011] The initial symptom of a herniated disc is lower back pain. Along with lower back pain, muscle stiffness is present, and the normal lordosis of the lumbar spine decreases, sometimes leading to scoliosis. Additionally, sciatica radiating to the lower extremities commonly appears a few days or weeks after the onset of lower back pain; it initially manifests in the buttocks and gradually radiates to the posterior thigh, behind the knee, the anterolateral aspect of the lower extremities, and the foot.

[0012] Spinal stenosis is a condition in which the spinal canal, lateral recess, nerve root canal, or intervertebral foramen narrows, causing various neurological symptoms such as low back pain, radiating pain to the lower extremities, intermittent claudication, and gait disturbance. It is recognized as a clinical syndrome rather than a single anatomical or pathological diagnosis.

[0013] The characteristic of this disease is that the spinal canal narrows due to the bulging of the disc and hypertrophy of the facet joints caused by degenerative changes in the spine.

[0014] The most common symptom of spinal stenosis is neurogenic claudication, characterized by bilateral or unilateral discomfort in the buttocks and lower extremities. Degenerative stenosis of the spinal canal compresses surrounding nerve roots, causing pain in the lower extremities and potentially leading to instability during spinal movement.

[0015] These herniated discs or spinal stenosis cause disc problems or tension in the surrounding muscles.

[0016] Treatment for herniated discs and spinal stenosis is broadly divided into surgical and conservative treatments. Surgical intervention is necessary when conservative treatment is ineffective, when disability is severe in the early stages of symptom onset, or when neurological issues such as urinary and fecal incontinence or paralysis occur. Surgical treatment can be helpful in treating neurogenic claudication. However, surgical treatment does not help alleviate back pain or recover from muscle atrophy.

[0017] Various conservative treatments are employed, including injections, medication, physical therapy, traction therapy, and braces. Among these, traction therapy is effective for pain relief as it secures space within the intervertebral foramen, alleviates disc herniation, and reduces nerve irritation by decreasing intra-vertebral pressure. Consequently, traction therapy is widely practiced in clinical settings.

[0018] Traction is a treatment that reduces pain by widening the intervertebral spaces, decreasing the force applied to the upper and lower intervertebral joint surfaces, and generating negative pressure in the nucleus pulposus, thereby creating space for the spinal components. Currently, most mechanical traction therapies induce overall traction of the spinal segments by pulling the thorax and pelvis, making it impossible to treat only the segments requiring traction. Because this approach requires high-intensity traction to target the causative area, it can lead to damage to weakened soft tissues outside the pain-causing segment, traction of adjacent unstable segments, and secondary reflex muscle spasms. Consequently, this method is ineffective in inducing intradiscal decompression and may actually worsen pain.

[0019] For this reason, manual traction is performed to treat only the causative lumbar segment, but this has the disadvantage that it is difficult to perform continuous traction for a long period of time.

[0020] The present invention has been devised to solve the aforementioned problems and aims to provide a method for alleviating or treating lower back pain through a spinal massage device equipped with a compression member that can travel along the longitudinal direction of the spine and move to apply or release pressure to the spine in the forward and backward directions without implementing a complex treatment device.

[0021] In addition, the present invention aims to provide an algorithm capable of alleviating lower back pain through a spinal massage device, and a spinal massage device to which the same is applied.

[0022] Furthermore, the present invention aims to provide a method for appropriately alleviating and treating lower back pain through the movements that can be implemented by a spinal massage device that implements relatively simple movements.

[0023] The technical problems of the present invention are not limited to the purposes mentioned above, and other unmentioned purposes and advantages of the present invention may be understood from the following description and will be more clearly understood by the embodiments of the present invention. Furthermore, it will be readily apparent that the purposes and advantages of the present invention can be realized by the means and combinations thereof set forth in the claims.

[0024] The lower back pain mode of the device helps promote blood circulation and relieve muscle tension by activating deep muscles through breathing and applying intensive massage to the lower back using variable speed and intensity changes of the ceramic device.

[0025] The method for relieving lower back pain, the method for treating lower back pain, or the method for treating lower back pain according to the present invention for solving the above-mentioned problem can be implemented in a spinal massage device that controls a driving device to move a compression member along the longitudinal direction of the spine and also move it in the forward and backward directions.

[0026] The above-described driving device may include an electric motor constituting a driving source. The electric motor may be a rotary motor. The electric motor may be a stepper motor capable of precisely controlling the rotational speed.

[0027] The above-described drive device may further include a reduction gear that reduces the rotational speed of the drive source and increases the torque.

[0028] The spinal massage device may be installed on a main body bed. The main body bed may have an installation space for installing the spinal massage device.

[0029] The above method for relieving back pain can be performed while the user is lying flat on the main body bed.

[0030] The above method for relieving lower back pain may also be achieved by a spinal massage device installed on the backrest of a recliner.

[0031] The above method for relieving back pain may be performed on a user sitting with their back leaning against the backrest of the recliner.

[0032] The longitudinal direction of the above spine may be a direction that follows the profile of the spine.

[0033] The above-mentioned compression member may be a ceramic material containing a heating element. Accordingly, the compression member may provide heat.

[0034] The above compression member can compress the spine from the posterior side to the anterior side. As the compression member moves forward relative to the spine, the intensity of the compression of the spine by the compression member can increase.

[0035] The compression intensity of the compression member can be managed by quantifying and grading it.

[0036] The above compression strength may have a strength of, for example, 1 to 9 levels. A strength of level 1 may be the minimum strength, and a strength of level 9 may be the maximum strength.

[0037] The above compression strength can be determined by the load received by the compression member by the spine. This load can be obtained by a load cell installed at a position capable of receiving the load received by the compression member.

[0038] Alternatively, the compression strength may be determined by the distance the compression member moves forward in correspondence with the profile of the spine.

[0039] In addition to this, compression strength can be obtained and improved in various ways.

[0040] The above compression member can perform LCCT (Lordotic Curve Controlled Traction) on the spine.

[0041] The implementation of the above-described lower back pain relief method may begin with a scan run that measures the profile of the spine while moving the compression member along the longitudinal direction of the spine. That is, the above-described lower back pain relief method may include a scan run step.

[0042] The above scan driving step can be performed first, prior to the various steps to be described later.

[0043] By the above-mentioned scan, a profile of the spine including the position of each spinal segment of the user and the degree of curvature of the spine can be obtained.

[0044] The above method for relieving lower back pain may include a step of performing a pre-stroke with the compression member, reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a pre-support section and pulling with a first intensity.

[0045] The above-mentioned preceding support section may include the section between the 1st cervical vertebra and the 10th thoracic vertebra.

[0046] The above-mentioned preceding support section may include the cervical spine and the middle thoracic spine.

[0047] The above middle thoracic vertebrae may include the section between the 6th and 10th thoracic vertebrae.

[0048] Here, the first strength may be the strength of the first step mentioned earlier.

[0049] The above preliminary driving may be performed one to multiple times. Preferably, the above preliminary driving may be performed once.

[0050] The above method for relieving lower back pain may include the step of performing a preliminary support that supports the spine by stopping a compression member at the caudal end of the preliminary support section during the preliminary driving.

[0051] The above prior support can be achieved with the above first strength.

[0052] The above first strength may be a minimum strength.

[0053] The above-mentioned prior support may be sustained for a predetermined period of time. The predetermined period may be 30 to 50 seconds. Preferably, the predetermined period may be approximately 40 seconds.

[0054] The above method for relieving lower back pain includes at least one step of performing a first driving traction with a predetermined intensity in a first section along the longitudinal direction of the spine using the compression member, and performing a second main driving traction with a strengthening intensity greater than the predetermined intensity in a second main section along the longitudinal direction of the spine.

[0055] The above-mentioned first section may include the transition between the sacrum and the cervicothoracic vertebrae along the longitudinal direction of the spine.

[0056] The above predetermined intensity may be determined by the user. The above predetermined intensity may be a set intensity set by the user.

[0057] The step of performing the first driving above may include the step of performing a first main driving (first main-stroke) by reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine with the compression member and pulling with a first set intensity.

[0058] The above first main section may include the section between the sacrum and the 6th thoracic vertebra.

[0059] The above first main section may include the sacrum and middle thoracic vertebrae.

[0060] The first setting strength above may be equal to or greater than the first strength.

[0061] The first setting intensity may be determined by the user. The first setting intensity may be an intensity previously stored in correspondence with user information. The first setting intensity may be an intensity directly entered or selected by the user.

[0062] Here, the first setting intensity can be selected from the intensities of steps 1 to 7 mentioned above.

[0063] The above first main drive may be performed two or more times. Preferably, the above first main drive may be performed three times.

[0064] The step of performing the first driving above may further include the step of performing a supporting stroke by reciprocating driving in a support section along the longitudinal direction of the spine with the compression member and pulling with a second set strength.

[0065] In the above first driving, the support driving can be performed after the above first main driving.

[0066] The above support section may include the section between the 7th cervical vertebra and the 6th thoracic vertebra.

[0067] The above support section may include the cervicothoracic transition zone and the upper thoracic vertebrae.

[0068] The above cervicothoracic transitional region may include the section between the 7th cervical vertebra and the 1st thoracic vertebra.

[0069] The upper thoracic vertebrae mentioned above may include a section between the 1st and 6th thoracic vertebrae.

[0070] The above support section may be included within the above preceding support section.

[0071] Both ends of the above support section may be positioned on the inner side of both ends of the above preceding support section in the longitudinal direction of the spine.

[0072] The second setting strength may be determined based on the first setting strength. Preferably, the second setting strength may be a strength corresponding to the first setting strength.

[0073] The above support driving may be performed two or more times. Preferably, the above support driving may be performed three times.

[0074] The above method for relieving lower back pain may include a step of performing concentrated support to intensively treat a first point of the upper thoracic vertebrae during the above-mentioned support driving.

[0075] The above concentrated support can be performed during the final support drive.

[0076] The above-mentioned first point may be the 4th thoracic vertebra.

[0077] The above intensive treatment may include a pressure action in which the pressure member is moved forward to reach a pressure intensity corresponding to or higher than the second set intensity to position and pull the first point, and the pressure member is moved backward to reach a pressure release intensity lower than the second set intensity to release the position and pull the first point.

[0078] The above intensive treatment may further include a moxibustion operation that stops the compression member to support the first point at the second set intensity and provides heat.

[0079] The above intensive treatment may include a rubbing motion in which the pressure member travels back and forth along a rubbing section defined between two points separated by a predetermined distance from the first point toward the cranial and tail, respectively.

[0080] The above acupressure action may be repeated multiple times. Preferably, the above acupressure action may be repeated twice.

[0081] The above moxibustion operation may be performed for about 30 to 180 seconds. Preferably, the above moxibustion operation may be performed for about 30 to 90 seconds. More preferably, the above moxibustion operation may be performed for about 1 minute.

[0082] In the rubbing motion, the predetermined distance from the first point to both ends of the rubbing section may be 20 mm to 75 mm. Preferably, the predetermined distance may be 20 mm to 30 mm. More preferably, the predetermined distance may be about 24 mm. Accordingly, the stroke of the pressing member reciprocating in the rubbing section may be about 48 mm.

[0083] The above rubbing motion may be repeated multiple times. Preferably, the above rubbing motion may be repeated twice.

[0084] The above intensive treatment may include at least one of the above acupressure action, the above moxibustion action, and the above rubbing action.

[0085] The above intensive treatment may be performed in the order of the above acupressure action, the above moxibustion action, and the above rubbing action.

[0086] The above predetermined strength may be the above first set strength.

[0087] The above reinforcement strength may be a strength level two steps higher than the above first set strength. For example, if the above first set strength is a level 5 strength, the above reinforcement strength may be a level 7 strength.

[0088] In some embodiments, the reinforcement strength can be implemented by increasing the strength level.

[0089] In some embodiments, the reinforcing strength may be implemented by slowing down the travel speed of the compression member. The method of slowing down the travel speed of the compression member to increase the reinforcing strength may be applied in parallel with the method of increasing the strength level, or may be applied as an alternative to the method of increasing the strength level. Additionally, slowing down the travel speed of the compression member may increase the heat transfer rate of the heat transferred by the compression member.

[0090] The above second main section may include the section between the 1st sacral vertebra and the 12th thoracic vertebra.

[0091] The above second main section may include the section between the 1st sacral vertebra and the 10th thoracic vertebra.

[0092] The above second main section may include the lumbar and thoracolumbar transition sections.

[0093] Here, the thoracolumbar transition region may include the section between the 12th thoracic vertebra and the 1st lumbar vertebra.

[0094] The second main drive may include a first reciprocating drive in which the two ends of the second main section reciprocate to reach the upper point of the lower thoracic vertebra, and a second reciprocating drive in which the two ends of the second main section reciprocate to reach the lower point of the lower thoracic vertebra.

[0095] The lower thoracic vertebrae mentioned above may be the 10th to 12th thoracic vertebra range.

[0096] The upper and lower points of the lower thoracic vertebrae mentioned above may refer to the 10th and 12th thoracic vertebrae, respectively.

[0097] During the second main drive, the first reciprocating drive and the second reciprocating drive may be performed alternately. The first reciprocating drive and the second reciprocating drive may each be performed multiple times.

[0098] For example, the first round trip and the second round trip may each be performed alternately once, and each may be performed three times during the second main trip.

[0099] The above method for relieving lower back pain may include the step of performing a first main support that focuses treatment on the upper point of the lower thoracic vertebra during the first reciprocating movement.

[0100] For example, the above first main support can be performed during the first first round trip.

[0101] The above method for relieving lower back pain may include a step of performing a second main support that focuses treatment on a lower point of the lower thoracic vertebra during the second reciprocating movement.

[0102] For example, the above second main support may be performed during the last second round trip.

[0103] The above second round-trip driving can be performed both before and after the above first main support.

[0104] The above first reciprocating movement can be performed both before and after the above second main support.

[0105] Meanwhile, at least one first round trip and at least one second round trip may be performed between the first main support and the second main support.

[0106] The above second main drive may further include a third reciprocating drive that travels back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the spine through a third main section including the sacrum.

[0107] The above third round trip may be performed after the completion of the above first round trip and second round trip.

[0108] In the above third round trip, the compression member can drive and tow the above third main section with a second strength.

[0109] The second strength may be lower than the reinforcing strength. Additionally, the second strength may be higher than the first strength. For example, the second strength may be a 2-stage strength, and the reinforcing strength may be a 3-stage to 9-stage strength.

[0110] The above method for relieving lower back pain may include the step of performing a third main support that supports the spine by stopping a compression member at two ends of the third main section during the third reciprocating movement.

[0111] The above third main support can be made of the above second strength.

[0112] The third main support can be performed for 10 to 30 seconds. Preferably, the third main support can be performed for about 20 seconds.

[0113] While the above third main support is being provided, the compression member can provide heat.

[0114] The above first driving and second main driving can proceed sequentially.

[0115] Preferably, the first main drive, the support drive, and the second main drive can be performed sequentially.

[0116] Preferably, the above sequential drivings may be performed two or more times. More preferably, the above sequential drivings may be performed two times.

[0117] The above method for relieving lower back pain may perform a finishing stroke after the above sequential runs, in which the compression member reciprocates along the entire length of the spine with a first set intensity.

[0118] The above finishing run can be performed at least once.

[0119] The present invention provides a spinal massage device comprising the driving device, a control unit for controlling the driving device, and the compression member.

[0120] According to the present invention, even when applying a spinal massage device with a simple structure, massage capable of alleviating or treating lower back pain can be performed by controlling the operation of the compression member.

[0121] According to the present invention, by providing heat to the lower thoracic vertebrae (T10, T12) and performing an action of a compression member that applies pressure or rubs forward, intensive treatment for the restoration of the thoracolumbar junction (T12-L1) is realized, thereby alleviating or treating pain associated with excessive deformation of the thoracolumbar junction, which is highly mobile and subjected to heavy loads, or excessive tension in the surrounding muscles.

[0122] According to the present invention, by providing heat to the upper thoracic vertebra (T4) and performing an action of a compression member that applies pressure or rubs forward, intensive treatment for the restoration of the cervicothoracic junction (C7-T1) and the middle thoracic vertebra (T7-8) is realized, thereby alleviating or treating pain associated with excessive deformation of the cervicothoracic junction or middle thoracic vertebra, which are highly mobile and subject to heavy loads, or excessive tension in the surrounding muscles. In addition, since the upper thoracic vertebra (T4) is treated intensively, a therapeutic effect for upper thoracic syndrome can also be expected.

[0123] According to the present invention, by providing heat to the lower lumbar vertebrae (L4-L5) and the adjacent sacral vertebrae (S1) and positional traction, pain associated with excessive deformation of the lower lumbar vertebrae, which are highly mobile and subject to heavy loads, or excessive tension in the surrounding muscles can be relieved or treated.

[0124] In addition to the effects described above, the specific effects of the present invention are described together with the specific details for implementing the invention below.

[0125] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating a medical device to which a spinal massage device according to an embodiment of the present invention is applied.

[0126] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the medical device of FIG. 1 extended in a second direction for use.

[0127] Figure 3 is a perspective view of the medical device of Figure 2 with the cover removed.

[0128] Figure 4 is a side cross-sectional view of Figure 2.

[0129] Figure 5 is a perspective view of a spinal massage device installed in the installation space of the medical device of Figure 3.

[0130] Fig. 6 is a side view of the spinal massage device of Fig. 5.

[0131] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the spinal massage device of FIG. 6 with the guide rail omitted.

[0132] Fig. 8 is a side view of Fig. 7.

[0133] FIG. 9 is a side view showing the state in which the elevator body is raised in FIG. 8.

[0134] FIG. 10 is a drawing showing the height levels according to the degree of lifting of the elevator body in FIG. 9.

[0135] FIG. 11 is a flowchart of an algorithm incorporating a lower back pain relief method according to the present invention.

[0136] FIG. 12 is a schematic diagram showing the sequence of a method for relieving lower back pain according to the present invention.

[0137] Figure 13 is a schematic diagram showing the intensive treatment of Figure 12.

[0138] [Explanation of the symbol]

[0139] 10: Medical device 11: Main body bed 13: Installation space 14: Opening 15: Cover 16: Extension bed 20: Spinal massage device 30: Driving device 31: Driving unit 33: Guide rail 35: Driving body 36: Wheel 40: Lifting unit 41: Lifting body R1: Lifting center 50: Compression member 51: Pivot arm R2: Pivot center R3: Rotation center 60: Control unit s1: Scan stage s2: Preliminary driving stage s3: Main driving stage s3-1: First main driving stage s3-2: Support driving stage s3-2-1: Concentrated support stage s3-3: Second main driving stage s3-3-1: First main support stage s3-3-2: Second main support stage s3-3-3: Third main support stage s4: Finishing stage

[0140] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0141] The present invention is not limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but can be modified and implemented in various different forms. The embodiments provided are merely intended to ensure that the disclosure of the present invention is complete and to fully inform those skilled in the art of the scope of the invention. Accordingly, the present invention should be understood not to be limited to the embodiments disclosed below, but to include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the technical spirit and scope of the present invention, as well as substituting or adding the configuration of any one embodiment with the configuration of another embodiment.

[0142] The attached drawings are intended only to facilitate understanding of the embodiments disclosed in this specification, and the technical concept disclosed in this specification is not limited by the attached drawings; rather, it should be understood that they include all modifications, equivalents, and substitutions that fall within the spirit and technical scope of the invention. In the drawings, components may be depicted as being exaggeratedly large or small in size or thickness for the sake of convenience of understanding, but the scope of protection of the invention should not be interpreted restrictively as a result thereof.

[0143] The terms used in this specification are used merely to describe specific embodiments or examples and are not intended to limit the invention. Furthermore, singular expressions include plural expressions unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Terms such as "includes" or "consists of" in this specification are intended to indicate the existence of the features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof described in this specification. That is, terms such as "includes" or "consists of" in this specification should be understood as not precluding the existence or addition of one or more other features, numbers, steps, actions, components, parts, or combinations thereof.

[0144] Terms including ordinal numbers, such as first, second, etc., may be used to describe various components, but said components are not limited by said terms. These terms are used solely for the purpose of distinguishing one component from another. Therefore, unless otherwise stated, the first component may be the second component.

[0145] When it is stated that one component is "connected" or "in contact" with another component, it should be understood that while it may be directly connected or in contact with that other component, there may also be other components in between. On the other hand, when it is stated that one component is "directly connected" or "in direct contact" with another component, it should be understood that there are no other components in between.

[0146] When it is stated that one component is "above" or "below" another component, it should be understood that it is not only placed directly above the other component, but that another component may also exist in between.

[0147] Unless otherwise defined, all terms used herein, including technical or scientific terms, have the same meaning as generally understood by those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains. Terms such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries should be interpreted as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant technology, and should not be interpreted in an ideal or overly formal sense unless explicitly defined in this application.

[0148] Throughout the specification, "A and / or B" means A, B, or A and B unless specifically stated otherwise, and "C to D" means C or more and D or less unless specifically stated otherwise.

[0149] Hereinafter, an embodiment of a method for relieving lower back pain according to an embodiment of the present invention and an embodiment of a medical device equipped with a spinal massage device to which the lower back pain relief method is applied will be described.

[0150] Spinal massage device

[0151] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 10, the spinal massage device (20) of the embodiment may be installed on a main body bed (11) of a medical device (10) on which a user can lie down while looking upward. The main body bed (11) further includes an extension bed (16) that can expand or contract the bed on which the user can lie by sliding in a direction parallel to the longitudinal direction of the spine of the person lying down.

[0152] Hereinafter, the direction facing forward when a person is lying flat on their back is referred to as the first direction, and the direction along the length of the spine from the caudal to the cranial is referred to as the second direction. In other words, the first direction corresponds to the forward direction, the opposite direction of the first direction corresponds to the backward direction, the second direction corresponds to the upward direction, and the opposite direction of the second direction corresponds to the downward direction.

[0153] According to an embodiment, the main body bed (11) is installed horizontally, and accordingly, the first direction is parallel to the direction of gravity but opposite to the direction of gravity, and the second direction is parallel to the horizontal direction but may be a direction toward the tail of the spine.

[0154] However, the first and second directions are not limited to this. For example, the second direction may be tilted upward by about 10 to 30 degrees relative to the horizontal direction. That is, as long as gravity acts to some extent in the direction from the front to the back of the person to produce the effect of relieving lower back pain described later, it is acceptable for the second direction to be tilted to some extent relative to the horizontal direction.

[0155] The first direction and the second direction may be orthogonal. However, since the spine is not in the form of a straight line but has a curved profile, the first direction is not strictly perpendicular to the second direction corresponding to the longitudinal direction of the spine, but can be understood as intersecting closer to perpendicular than parallel.

[0156] In addition, the spinal massage device (20) does not necessarily have to be installed on a mattress-shaped base. For instance, the spinal massage device (20) may be installed on a backrest-shaped base of a chair that can adjust the tilt of the backrest relative to the horizontal plane.

[0157] A predetermined installation space (13) for installing the spinal massage device (20) is provided on the lower surface of the main body bed (11), and an opening (14) is provided on the surface of the main body bed (11) to communicate with the installation space (13). The opening (14) may be in a shape that extends long in a second direction to correspond to a human spine. The surface of the main body bed (11) may be covered with a cover (15) so that the spinal massage device (20) is not directly exposed to the outside through the opening (14).

[0158] The above spinal massage device (20) includes a compression member (50) that contacts a person from behind and applies pressure to the person, a driving device (30) that moves the compression member (50), and a control unit (60) that controls the driving device (30).

[0159] The above first direction may be a direction that pushes the spine from back to front.

[0160] The above driving device (30) includes a lifting part (40) that moves the compression member (50) in a first direction and the opposite direction, and a driving part (31) that moves the compression member (50) in a second direction and the opposite direction.

[0161] The above driving unit (31) includes a pair of guide rails (33) that extend in the second direction and are spaced apart in a third direction that is orthogonal to both the first and second directions, and a driving body (35) that travels along the guide rails (33) in the second direction and the opposite direction.

[0162] The guide rail (33) may be spaced apart in a third direction with the human spine in between. The third direction may be left and right. The guide rail (33) does not have to extend straight in the second direction. For example, the guide rail (33) may have a curvature within a range that substantially corresponds to the direction of extension of the human spine.

[0163] The driving body (35) may include wheels (36) that are spaced apart in a second direction and whose movement is guided by the guide rail (33). That is, four wheels (36) may be provided, and may be provided in a form spaced apart in the second direction from both ends of the third direction of the driving body (35).

[0164] A compression member (50) is installed in the lifting member (40). The lifting member (40) is installed on the driving body (35) so that the compression member (50) can move relatively in a first direction and the opposite direction with respect to the driving body (35).

[0165] The lifting unit (40) includes a lifting body (41) that rotates about a lifting center (R1) extending in a third direction from the second direction tail end of the driving body (35). When the lifting body (41) rotates about the lifting center (R1), the other end of the second direction of the lifting body (41) substantially rises in the first direction or descends in the opposite direction.

[0166] At the two ends of the second direction of the lifting body (41), a pivot arm (51) is provided to pivot about a pivot center (R2) that extends in a third direction. The pivot arm (51) extends from the pivot center (R2) in a second direction and also extends in the opposite direction. The pivot arm (51) can extend from the pivot center (R2) in a "V" shape.

[0167] At each end of the second direction of the pivot arm (51), a pair of ceramic plates are provided, each rotatably installed about a rotation center (R3) extending in a third direction. The virtual axis of the rotation center (R3) can pass through each of the ceramic plates.

[0168] The rotation center (R3) of the first ceramic rod installed at the second direction tail end of the pivot arm (51) is positioned between the pivot center (R2) and the lifting center (R1) in the second direction. The pivot center (R2) is positioned between the lifting center (R1) and the rotation center (R3) of the second ceramic rod installed at the second direction two-sided end of the pivot arm (51) in the second direction.

[0169] The above ceramic may be a heater with a heating element built inside.

[0170] In addition, the second ceramic can constitute the compression member (50).

[0171] The driving motion of the driving body (35) and the lifting motion of the lifting unit (40) can be controlled by the control unit (60). That is, the control unit (60) can move the pressing member (50) in the first direction and the opposite direction, and move it in the second direction and the opposite direction by controlling the driving device (30).

[0172] The embodiment illustrates a structure in which the lifting body (41) is rotated about the lifting center (R1) of the other end of the second direction to move the compression member (50) in the first direction and the opposite direction, thereby lifting the other end of the lifting body (41) in the second direction. However, in order to move the compression member (50) in the first direction and the opposite direction, the lifting body (41) may be rotated about the lifting center (R1) of the one end of the second direction to lift the other end of the lifting body (41) in the second direction. Additionally, it is obvious that the compression member (50) may be moved in the first direction and the opposite direction by sliding the lifting body (41) relative to the driving body (35).

[0173] The adjustment of the compression intensity applied by the compression member (50) to each segment of the spine can be achieved by causing the compression member (50) to rise forward or descend backward, as shown in FIG. 10.

[0174] The example illustrates that the compression strength of the compression member (50) can be set to a strength of 9 levels. However, the adjustment of strength does not necessarily have to be done in steps.

[0175] The compression strength may increase or decrease depending on the lifting of the compression member (50). However, even if the compression member (50) is located at the same height relative to the driving body (35), the compression strength may differ depending on the second direction position of the compression member (50) because the profile of the spine is curved.

[0176] The compression strength may be determined by the relative first-directional position of the compression member (50) with respect to the profile of the spine, or it may be determined by measuring the load that the compression member (50) actually receives from the user's body weight. That is, in understanding the strength of the compression strength in the present invention, it is more advantageous to recognize the difference in relative strength between them rather than to understand it as an absolute numerical value.

[0177] The above control unit (60) moves the compression member (50) according to an algorithm that implements a back pain relief method according to an embodiment, and performs back pain relief treatment.

[0178] Methods to relieve back pain

[0179] A method for relieving lower back pain according to an embodiment will be explained below with reference to FIGS. 6, FIGS. 8 to 13.

[0180] Referring to FIG. 11, the lower back pain relief method may include a scanning step (s1) for measuring the length and shape of the spine, a preliminary driving step (s2) for inducing relaxation of the surrounding muscles and joints of the spine to be treated for lower back pain relief, a main driving step (s3) for performing driving traction, positional traction, and intensive treatment for spinal massage, and a finishing step (s4) for massaging the entire spine line.

[0181] Referring to FIG. 12, the scanning step (s1) is a step of obtaining a profile of the spine by moving a compression member (50) along the longitudinal direction of the spine and measuring the load applied by the bending of the spine. Accordingly, the position of each joint and segment of the spine can be determined in a second direction.

[0182] After the scanning step, a preliminary driving step (s2) is performed. In the preliminary driving step, the compression member (50) is driven back and forth with a first strength in the preliminary support section along the longitudinal direction of the spine, and the spine is driven and tractioned in the second direction and the opposite direction.

[0183] The above-mentioned preceding support section may be the section between the 1st cervical vertebra and the 10th thoracic vertebra (C1~T10).

[0184] The example illustrates treating the thoracic vertebrae by dividing them into upper thoracic vertebrae, middle thoracic vertebrae, and lower thoracic vertebrae. In the example, the upper thoracic vertebrae are defined as the range of thoracic vertebrae 1 through 6 (T1~6), the middle thoracic vertebrae are defined as the range of thoracic vertebrae 6 through 10 (T6~10), and the lower thoracic vertebrae are defined as the range of thoracic vertebrae 10 through 12 (T10~12).

[0185] The above-mentioned preceding support section includes the cervical spine and the middle thoracic spine.

[0186] The above first strength exemplifies that it is the weakest strength among the compression strengths that the compression member (50) can apply, that is, the strength of level 1 (f1).

[0187] In the above preceding driving, the reciprocating movement of the compression member (50) may be performed once or multiple times. An embodiment illustrates that the reciprocating movement is performed twice.

[0188] According to an embodiment, additionally, in the preceding driving step, the compression member (50) is stopped at the 10th thoracic vertebra (T10), which is the tail end of the preceding support section where the compression member (50) travels back and forth, thereby further performing preceding support to support the corresponding part of the spine. The preceding support can also be performed with the first strength (f1).

[0189] The above prior support may be sustained for a predetermined time (t1). The predetermined time (t1) may be, for example, 30 to 50 seconds. An example illustrates that the predetermined time (t1) is 40 seconds.

[0190] Additionally, heat may be provided to the corresponding segment during the above predetermined time (t1).

[0191] Next, the lower back pain relief method of the embodiment performs a main driving step (s3). Driving traction by the main driving is performed in the main section (S4~T6).

[0192] The above main driving step (s3) includes a step of performing a first driving traction with a predetermined strength in a first section along the longitudinal direction of the spine using the compression member, and a step (s3-3) of performing a second main driving traction with a reinforcement strength greater than the predetermined strength in a second main section along the longitudinal direction of the spine.

[0193] The above-mentioned first section may include the transition between the sacrum and the cervicothoracic vertebrae along the longitudinal direction of the spine.

[0194] The above second main section may include the lumbar and thoracolumbar transitional region along the longitudinal direction of the spine.

[0195] The step of performing the first driving includes a step (s3-1) of performing a first main driving (first main-stroke) by reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a first main section and pulling with a first set intensity, and a step (s3-2) of performing a supporting driving (supporting stroke) by reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a supporting section and pulling with a second set intensity.

[0196] The first setting intensity can be determined by the user. The first setting intensity may be an intensity based on information stored in correspondence with user information, or an intensity directly entered or selected by the user. Here, the first setting intensity may be selected from the intensities (f1 to f7) of steps 1 to 7 mentioned above.

[0197] The first set intensity (f1~f7) above may be equal to or greater than the first intensity (f1).

[0198] The second set intensity can be determined based on the first set intensity (f1 to f7). An embodiment illustrates that the second set intensity is an intensity (f1 to f7) corresponding to the first set intensity.

[0199] The above reinforcement strength may be a strength greater than the first set strength. The above reinforcement strength is exemplified as a strength (f3~f9) that is two steps greater than the first set strength (f1~f7).

[0200] The embodiment defines the first main section as a section between the sacral vertebrae (S1–4) and the 6th thoracic vertebra (T6) (S4–T6). Accordingly, the first main section may include the sacral vertebrae (S1–S4) and the middle thoracic vertebrae (T6–10).

[0201] In the first main driving step (s3-1) above, the reciprocating movement of the compression member (50) may be performed two or more times. An example illustrates that the reciprocating movement is performed three times.

[0202] The embodiment defines the support section as the section between the 7th cervical vertebra (C7) and the 6th thoracic vertebra (T6) (C7~T6). Accordingly, the support section may include the cervicothoracic transition section (C7~T1) and the upper thoracic vertebrae (T1~T6).

[0203] The above support sections (C7~T6) are included within the above preceding support sections (C1~T10). Both ends (C7, T6) of the support sections are positioned on the inner side of both ends (C1, T10) of the preceding support sections along the longitudinal direction of the spine. Therefore, the support movement can be performed within the spinal section where tension and stiffness have already been released by the preceding movement.

[0204] In the above support driving step (s3-2), the reciprocating movement of the compression member (50) may be performed two or more times. An example illustrates that the reciprocating movement is performed three times.

[0205] The above support driving step (s3-2) further includes a concentrated support step (s3-2-1) for concentrated treatment of a first point of the upper thoracic vertebrae (T1~T6) during the reciprocating drive. An example illustrates that the concentrated treatment is performed during the last reciprocating drive.

[0206] The first point mentioned above may be the 4th thoracic vertebra (T4).

[0207] Referring to FIG. 13, the intensive treatment includes a pressure operation (si) in which the pressure member is moved forward to reach a pressure intensity higher than the second set intensity of the driving traction intensity of the support driving stage to position and traction the first point, and the pressure member is moved backward to reach a pressure release intensity lower than the second set intensity to position and release the first point.

[0208] The above acupressure operation (si) may be performed by moving the compression member backward to release the position of the first point according to the second set intensity or the height of the spinal massage device (20) so that an acupressure release intensity lower than the second set intensity is reached, and by moving the compression member forward to pull the first point so that an acupressure intensity higher than the second set intensity is reached.

[0209] In one embodiment of the above acupressure operation, when the second set intensity is 2 levels higher than the second set intensity (f2 to f7), the acupressure intensity may be 1 level higher than the second set intensity (f3 to f8), and the acupressure release intensity may be 1.5 levels lower than the second set intensity (f0.5 to f5.5). An intensity such as f5.5 may be understood as an intensity having a value between f5 and f6.

[0210] When the second setting strength is a 1-step strength (f1), the pressure release strength may be a strength (f0) that is 1 step lower than the second setting strength, and the pressure strength may be a strength (f2.5) that is 1.5 steps higher than the second setting strength.

[0211] That is, in one embodiment, the acupressure operation may be an operation of applying acupressure to the corresponding area with a difference in intensity of 2.5 levels near a second set intensity.

[0212] In another embodiment of the above acupressure operation, when the second set intensity is 3 levels or higher (f3~f7), the acupressure intensity may be 1 level higher than the second set intensity (f4~f8), and the acupressure release intensity may be 1.5 levels lower than the second set intensity (f1.5~f5.5).

[0213] When the second setting strength is at least a 3-stage strength (f3~f7), the compression member can be moved backward to release the position of the first point by reaching a pressure release strength (f1.5~f5.5) lower than the second setting strength, and the compression member can be moved forward to release the position of the first point by reaching a pressure release strength (f4~f8) higher than the second setting strength.

[0214] When the second setting intensity is a 1-step or 2-step intensity (f1~f2), the pressure release intensity may be a strength one step lower than the second setting intensity (f0) or a lowest intensity (strength lower than f0), and the pressure intensity may be a strength one step higher than the second setting intensity (f2~f3).

[0215] When the second setting strength is a first or second level strength (f1~f2), the compression member can be moved forward to reach a pressure strength (f2~f3) higher than the second setting strength to retract the first point, and the compression member can be moved backward to reach a pressure release strength (f0 or a strength lower than f0) lower than the second setting strength to release the retraction of the first point.

[0216] That is, in another embodiment, the acupressure operation may be an operation of applying acupressure to the corresponding area with an intensity difference of 2 to 2.5 levels near a second set intensity.

[0217] The above acupressure action may be repeated multiple times. An example illustrates that the above acupressure action is repeated twice.

[0218] The above intensive treatment includes a moxibustion operation (sii) that, after the above acupressure operation, stops the compression member (50) to support the first point with the second set intensity and provides heat for a predetermined time (t2).

[0219] The above moxibustion operation may be performed for about 30 to 90 seconds. An example illustrates that the above moxibustion operation is sustained for 1 minute.

[0220] The above intensive treatment includes, after the above moxibustion operation, a rubbing operation (siii) in which the pressure member (50) travels back and forth with a second set intensity in a rubbing section defined between two points separated by a predetermined distance from the first point, towards the head and towards the tail.

[0221] In the longitudinal direction of the spine, the predetermined distance from the first point to both ends of the rubbing section may be 20 mm to 75 mm. An example illustrates that the predetermined distance is 24 mm. Accordingly, the stroke of the compression member reciprocating in the rubbing section may be 48 mm.

[0222] In the above rubbing motion, reciprocating movement may be repeated multiple times. An example illustrates that the reciprocating movement is repeated twice.

[0223] Through the intensive treatment described above, the 4th thoracic vertebra is applied anteriorly and rubbed in the up-and-down direction, which can be expected to alleviate or treat pain associated with excessive deformation of the cervicothoracic transition area or middle thoracic vertebrae, which are highly mobile and subject to heavy loads, or excessive tension in the surrounding muscles, and can also be expected to have a therapeutic effect on upper thoracic syndrome.

[0224] Referring to FIG. 12, the second main section includes a section between the 1st sacral vertebra and the 12th thoracic vertebra (S1~T12), and also includes a section between the 1st sacral vertebra and the 10th thoracic vertebra (S1~T10).

[0225] The above second main section may include the lumbar vertebrae (L1~5) and the thoracolumbar transition section (T12~L1).

[0226] The second main drive described above includes a first reciprocating drive in which the two ends of the second main section reciprocate to reach the upper point (T10) of the lower thoracic vertebrae (T10~T12), and a second reciprocating drive in which the two ends of the second main section reciprocate to reach the lower point (T12) of the lower thoracic vertebrae (T10~T12).

[0227] During the second main drive, the first reciprocating drive and the second reciprocating drive are performed alternately. Additionally, the first reciprocating drive and the second reciprocating drive are each performed multiple times.

[0228] The embodiment illustrates that the first reciprocating drive and the second reciprocating drive are each performed alternately once, and that the first reciprocating drive is performed three times and the second reciprocating drive is performed three times. The embodiment illustrated in FIG. 12 shows that the second reciprocating drive is performed first and the first reciprocating drive is performed, but it is acceptable for the first reciprocating drive to be performed before the second reciprocating drive.

[0229] The second main driving step (s3-3) further includes a step (s3-3-1) of performing a first main support that focuses treatment on the upper point (T10) of the lower thoracic vertebra during the first reciprocating drive, and a step (s3-3-2) of performing a second main support that focuses treatment on the lower point (T12) of the lower thoracic vertebra during the second reciprocating drive.

[0230] According to the embodiment, the first main support step (s3-3-1) may be performed during the first first round trip, and the second main support step (s3-3-2) may be performed during the last second round trip. That is, the first main support step (s3-3-1) may be performed first, and the second main support step (s3-3-2) may be performed later.

[0231] On the other hand, it goes without saying that the second main support step (s3-3-2) may be performed first, and the first main support step (s3-3-1) may be performed later.

[0232] Meanwhile, the second reciprocating movement can be performed both before and after the first main support step (s3-3-1). Additionally, the first reciprocating movement can be performed both before and after the second main support step (s3-3-2). Accordingly, tension in the intensively treated location can be relieved.

[0233] Additionally, between the first main support step (s3-3-1) and the second main support step (s3-3-2), at least one first reciprocating run and at least one second reciprocating run may be performed. Accordingly, the tension at the location that was treated first may be relieved, after which the next intensive treatment may be performed.

[0234] The specific details of the above intensive treatment differ from the previous intensive support step (s3-2-1) in the following respects, but since the remaining treatment actions are performed identically, the explanation will focus on the differences.

[0235] The intensive treatment performed during the second main driving stage is based on a pressure intensity that is a reinforcement intensity (f3~f9). Therefore, the pressure release intensity may be 1.5 levels lower than this (f1.5~f7.5), and the pressure intensity may be 1 level higher than this (f4~f10). However, if the reinforcement intensity is already at the maximum value (f9) and it is difficult to increase the intensity further, the pressure intensity may be determined within the implementable range (f4~f9).

[0236] Through the intensive treatment described above, the 10th and 12th thoracic vertebrae are massaged forward and rubbed in the up-and-down direction, which can be expected to have the effect of relieving or treating pain associated with excessive deformation of the middle thoracic vertebrae or the thoracolumbar junction, which are highly mobile and subject to heavy loads, or excessive tension in the surrounding muscles.

[0237] Referring to FIG. 12, the second main driving step (s3-3) further includes a third reciprocating drive that travels back and forth along the longitudinal direction of the spine through a third main section including the sacrum. The third reciprocating drive is performed after the completion of the first and second reciprocating drives.

[0238] The compression member (50) tractions the spine with a second strength (f2) during the third reciprocating movement.

[0239] The second strength may be a strength (f2) that is one step stronger than the first strength. That is, the second strength (f2) may be a strength lower than the reinforcement strengths (f3~f9).

[0240] Accordingly, the correction of the sacrum relative to the lower lumbar region can be smoothly performed.

[0241] The second main driving step (s3-3) includes a step (s3-3-3) of stopping the compression member at the two ends (s1) of the third main section during the third reciprocating driving to perform third main support that supports the spine.

[0242] The above third main support step (s3-3-3) can be performed for 10 to 30 seconds with the above second intensity (f2), and the example exemplifies that it is performed for 20 seconds.

[0243] In the above third main support step (s3-3-3), the compression member provides heat to the upper part of the sacrum (s1).

[0244] The first main drive, the support drive, and the second main drive may be performed sequentially multiple times. An example illustrates that the sequential drive is performed twice.

[0245] Finally, a finishing step (s4) is performed in which the compression member (50) travels back and forth along the entire length of the spine and performs a finishing stroke with a first set strength (f1~f7).

[0246] The above finishing step (s4) may include the operation of moving the compression member (50) back and forth multiple times along the entire length of the spine. Preferably, the back and forth movement may be performed 1 to 3 times. An embodiment illustrates that the back and forth movement of the compression member (50) in the above finishing step (s5) is performed once.

[0247] The total time required for the back pain relief treatment method of the example is approximately 36 minutes.

[0248] The embodiments described above should be understood as exemplary in all respects and not limiting, and the scope of the invention will be defined by the claims set forth below rather than by the detailed description above. Furthermore, the meaning and scope of the claims set forth below, as well as all modifications and variations derived from equivalents thereof, should be interpreted as being included within the scope of the invention.

[0249] Although the present invention has been described above with reference to the illustrated drawings, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed in this specification, and it is obvious that various modifications can be made by a person skilled in the art within the scope of the technical concept of the present invention. Furthermore, even if the effects of the configuration according to the present invention were not explicitly described while describing the embodiments of the present invention above, it is natural to acknowledge that the effects predictable by said configuration should also be recognized.

Claims

Move the compression member by controlling the drive unit, A first driving motion with a predetermined intensity in a first section including the sacral and cervicothoracic transitional region along the longitudinal direction of the spine using the above-mentioned compression member; and A method for relieving lower back pain, comprising: performing a second main drive with the above-mentioned compression member, reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a second main section including a lumbar and thoracolumbar transition section, and driving traction with a reinforcing strength greater than the above-mentioned predetermined strength. In claim 1, the first drive is: A first main drive that reciprocates in a first main section including the sacrum and middle thoracic vertebrae using the above compression member and drives with a first set intensity; and A method for relieving lower back pain, comprising: performing a supporting drive with a second set strength, reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a supporting section including the cervicothoracic transition region and the upper thoracic spine using the above-mentioned compression member. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 2, wherein the second setting intensity is determined by the first setting intensity. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 2, wherein the second setting intensity corresponds to the first setting intensity. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 2, further comprising concentrated support for treating a first point of the upper thoracic vertebra during the support run. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 5, wherein the first point is the 4th thoracic vertebra (T4). In claim 5, the reciprocating movement of the support movement is performed two or more times, and A method for relieving lower back pain in which the reciprocating movement of the above-mentioned support movement is performed both before and after the above-mentioned concentrated support. In claim 5, the intensive treatment comprises at least one of the following: i) a pressure action in which the pressure member is moved forward to reach a pressure intensity corresponding to or higher than the second set intensity to positionally pull the first point, and the pressure member is moved backward to reach a pressure release intensity lower than the second set intensity to positionally release the first point, or the pressure member is moved backward to reach a pressure release intensity lower than the second set intensity to positionally release the first point, and the pressure member is moved forward to positionally pull the first point to reach a pressure intensity corresponding to or higher than the second set intensity; ii) a moxibustion action in which the pressure member is stopped for a predetermined time to support the first point at the second set intensity and provide heat; and iii) a rubbing action in which the pressure member travels back and forth along a rubbing section defined as a section between two points separated by a predetermined distance from the first point toward the cranial and caudal directions, respectively. Methods for relieving back pain, including A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 8, wherein the intensive treatment proceeds in the order of acupressure, moxibustion, and rubbing. In claim 8, the pressure is repeated two or more times, and the predetermined time is 30 to 180 seconds, and A method for relieving lower back pain, wherein the above-mentioned predetermined distance is 20 to 75 mm and the above-mentioned rubbing is repeated two or more times. Move the compression member by controlling the drive unit, With the above compression member, a second main drive is performed, which involves reciprocating along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a second main section including the lumbar and thoracolumbar transition zones, and driving traction with a reinforcement strength greater than a set strength. A method for relieving lower back pain, wherein the above-mentioned second main course further includes a third reciprocating course that reciprocates along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a third main section including the sacrum. In claim 1 or 11, the second main travel comprises a first reciprocating travel in which the two ends of the reciprocating travel reach an upper point of the lower thoracic vertebra, and a second reciprocating travel in which the two ends of the reciprocating travel reach a lower point of the lower thoracic vertebra. A method for relieving lower back pain, wherein the first reciprocating movement and the second reciprocating movement are performed alternately. In claim 12, a first main support that intensively treats an upper point of the lower thoracic vertebra during the first reciprocating movement; and A method for relieving lower back pain, further comprising: a second main support that intensively treats the lower point of the lower thoracic vertebra during the second reciprocating movement. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 13, wherein the intensive treatment comprises at least one of the following actions: i) a pressure action in which the pressure member is moved forward to reach a pressure intensity corresponding to or higher than the reinforcement intensity to position and pull the corresponding point, and the pressure member is moved backward to reach a pressure release intensity lower than the reinforcement intensity to position and release the corresponding point, or the pressure member is moved backward to reach a pressure release intensity lower than the reinforcement intensity to position and pull the corresponding point, and the pressure member is moved forward to reach a pressure intensity corresponding to or higher than the reinforcement intensity; ii) a moxibustion action in which the pressure member is stopped for a predetermined time to support the corresponding point with the reinforcement intensity and provide heat; and iii) a rubbing action in which the pressure member travels back and forth in a rubbing section defined as a section between two points separated by a predetermined distance from the corresponding point, respectively, toward the head and toward the tail. In claim 13, the second reciprocating movement is performed two or more times, and The above second reciprocating movement is performed both before and after the above first main support, and The above-mentioned first round-trip drive is performed two or more times, and A method for relieving lower back pain, wherein the first reciprocating movement described above is performed both before and after the second main support. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 13, wherein at least one first reciprocating movement and at least one second reciprocating movement are performed between the first main support and the second main support. In claim 12, the second main drive further comprises a third reciprocating drive that reciprocates along the longitudinal direction of the spine in a third main section including the sacrum, and A method for relieving back pain, wherein the above-mentioned third round-trip driving is performed after the completion of the above-mentioned first round-trip driving and second round-trip driving. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 17, wherein in the third reciprocating drive, driving traction is performed at a second strength that is lower than the reinforcing strength and higher than the first strength. A method for relieving lower back pain according to claim 17, further comprising a third main support that supports the spine and provides heat by stopping the compression member at two ends of the third main section during the third reciprocating movement. In claim 19, the third main support is formed with a second strength that is lower than the reinforcing strength and higher than the first strength for a predetermined time, and A method for relieving lower back pain, wherein the above-mentioned predetermined time is 10 to 30 seconds.

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