Palpate-roll massage method using a massage device

Abstract

Title: Method for palpate-roll massage using a massage device Method for palpate-roll massage using a massage device (1) comprising: - a treatment chamber (7), - a suction means (5) configured to generate a depression in the treatment chamber, to form a skin fold in the treatment chamber, - at least one roller (12) movable in rotation in the treatment chamber to massage the skin fold, and - control means (14) configured to control the suction means. Figure to be published with the abstract: Figure 1

Description

Title of the invention: Method of palpate-roll massage using a massage device Technical field of the invention

[0001] The invention relates to the field of palpate-roll type massage methods. The invention also relates to a massage device configured to perform such a massage method. State of the prior art

[0002] Massages of the human body can be performed to carry out aesthetic treatments or to relax a person. Among the various known relaxing massage techniques, we know for example the Californian massage, Thai massage or even shiatsu. Massages are generally carried out manually by a masseur. The quality of such massages is however highly dependent on the skills of the practitioner who performs the massage. These massage techniques are therefore not very reproducible.

[0003] Massage devices are also known that are intended to be applied against a person's skin. In general, such massage devices are intended to perform an aesthetic treatment rather than to produce a relaxing effect. Publication EP3151806A1 discloses, for example, a massage device of the palpate-roll type that is particularly suitable for softening skin tissue and for activating blood and lymphatic circulation. Such a massage device is particularly recommended for the treatment of cellulite. Massages performed with such massage devices are nevertheless not particularly relaxing. Presentation of the invention

[0004] The aim of the invention is to provide a massage method which overcomes the above drawbacks and improves the massage methods known from the prior art.

[0005] More specifically, a first object of the invention is a particularly relaxing, effective and reproducible massage method. Summary of the invention

[0006] The invention relates to a palpate-roll type massage method using a massage device comprising: - a treatment room, - a suction means configured to generate a depression in the treatment chamber, to form a skin fold in the treatment chamber, - at least one rotating mobile roller in the treatment chamber to massage the skin fold, and - control means configured to control the suction means, the massage method comprising: - a first step of massaging a first area of ​​the body during which the suction means are controlled so as to produce a first average pressure in the treatment chamber, and - at least a second step of massaging a second area of ​​the body during which the suction means are controlled so as to produce a second average pressure in the treatment chamber, the first average pressure being strictly lower than the second average pressure.

[0007] The massage device may further comprise: - at least one flap movable in a beating movement inside the treatment chamber, - a first drive means configured to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber, the control means also being configured to control the first drive means, the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber in a beating movement with a first frequency during said first step, the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber in a beating movement with a second frequency during said second step, the first frequency being strictly higher than the second frequency.

[0008] The depression in the treatment chamber during the second massage step may be a variable depression comprising an alternation of activations and deactivations of said suction means according to a given modulation frequency, the pressure in the treatment chamber being controlled by pulse width modulation.

[0009] The massage method may include: - a third step of massaging a third area of ​​the body during which the suction means is controlled so as to produce a third average pressure in the treatment chamber and during which the first drive means is controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber in a beating movement with a third frequency, the third average pressure being substantially equal to the second average pressure, the third frequency being substantially equal to the first frequency.

[0010] The first area of ​​the body may comprise a dorsal area, and the second area of ​​the body may include a ventral area.

[0011] The massage device may comprise a massage apparatus, and the massage method may comprise, during each massage step, the movement of the massage apparatus across the surface of a person's body, by a practitioner, in a back-and-forth movement and / or in a circular movement.

[0012] The massage method may comprise: - a first phase of massage of the back area, then - a second phase of massage of the sacrum area, then - a third phase of massage of the back area of ​​the legs and the diaphragm, then - a fourth phase of massage of the feet area, then - a fifth phase of massage of the stomach area, then - a sixth phase of massage of the front area of ​​the legs, then - a seventh phase of massage of the sternum area, the suction means being controlled so as to produce the first average pressure in the treatment chamber and the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber in a beating movement with the first frequency during the first phase and during the second phase, the suction means being controlled so as to produce the second average pressure in the treatment chamber and the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber in a beating movement with the second frequency during the fifth phase, during the sixth phase and during the seventh phase, the suction means being controlled so as to produce the second average pressure in the treatment chamber and the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber in a beating motion with the first frequency during the third phase.

[0013] The massage method may comprise a second drive means configured to drive the at least one roller in rotation, said second drive means driving the at least one roller in rotation during the massage method, said control means being configured to control the second drive means, and the massage method comprising at least two massage steps during which the at least one roller is driven in rotation at different speeds.

[0014] The massage device may comprise at least one data display screen, and during each step of the massage method, the following may be displayed on said screen: - information concerning an area of ​​the body to be massaged, and / or - information concerning the direction of massage and / or the speed of movement of the massage device on the surface of the skin, and / or - information concerning the frequency and / or amplitude of back-and-forth movements of a massage device on the surface of the skin - information concerning the duration of the massage step, and / or - information concerning the depression to be applied in the treatment chamber, and / or - information concerning the beat frequency of at least one valve to be applied.

[0015] The massage device may comprise a massage apparatus intended to be moved on the surface of a person's skin, the massage apparatus comprising a sensor for the speed of movement of the massage apparatus on the surface of the skin, in particular an optical sensor, the massage method comprising a step of comparing an actual speed of movement of the massage apparatus on the surface of the skin with a recommended speed of movement, and if the difference between the actual speed of movement and the recommended speed is greater than or equal to a threshold, displaying an alert message on a screen of the massage device.

[0016] The invention also relates to a massage device for performing a palpate-roll type massage, the massage device comprising: - a treatment room, - at least one flap movable in a beating movement inside the treatment chamber, - a first drive means configured to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber, - a suction means configured to generate a vacuum in the treatment chamber, to form a skin fold in the treatment chamber, and - control means configured to automatically control the first drive means and the suction means to perform the massage method as defined above. Presentation of figures

[0017] These objects, characteristics and advantages of the present invention will be explained in detail in the following description of a particular embodiment made without limitation in relation to the attached figures among which:

[0018] [Fig.l] is a schematic view of a massage device according to one embodiment of the invention.

[0019] [Fig.2] is a graph illustrating the control of a suction means of the device of pulse width modulation massage.

[0020] [Fig. 3] is a schematic view of the back of a person, with different areas of application of a massage device against the person's body being identified by arrows.

[0021] [Fig.4] is a schematic side view of the person, with different areas of application of a massage device against the person's body being identified by arrows.

[0022] [Fig.5] is a schematic front view of the person, with different areas of application of a massage device against the person's body being identified by arrows. Detailed description

[0023] [Fig.l] schematically illustrates a massage device 1 according to one embodiment of the invention. The massage device 1 comprises a station 2 and a massage apparatus 3 connected to the station by a pneumatic and electrical connection means 4. The connection means 4 is flexible so that a practitioner can manipulate the massage apparatus 3 while moving around a person lying on a massage table so as to perform a massage on the person with the massage apparatus 3.

[0024] The massage device 3 is intended to be applied to the surface of the person's skin to perform a rolling massage. Rolling is a massage technique intended to mobilize the skin tissue and consisting of forming a fold of skin by pinching, and moving the fold of skin on the surface of the skin. Rolling is a massage technique initially developed to perform aesthetic treatments, in particular for the treatment of cellulite.

[0025] The station 2 may for example be a trolley mounted on casters. The station 2 comprises a suction means 5 and a power supply means 6. The suction means 5 is configured to generate a depression in a treatment chamber 7 of the massage device 3 to form a fold of skin in this treatment chamber. The suction means 5 may be configured to generate a relative depression in the treatment chamber of at least 360mBar, i.e. the pressure in the treatment chamber may be equal to atmospheric pressure minus 360mBar.

[0026] The power supply means 6 may be configured to provide a power supply of electrical energy to the massage apparatus 3. The power supply means 6 may, for example, comprise an electrical transformer. The station 2 may itself be connected to an electricity distribution network.

[0027] The massage device 3 comprises: - a treatment room 7 - two flaps 8, 9 movable in a beating movement inside the treatment chamber, - a first drive means 10 configured to move a first valve 8 inside the treatment chamber 7 according to a beating movement, and - a return means configured to exert a return force on a second valve 9 which tends to bring it back to a rest position. The massage device therefore comprises a first valve 8 movable according to a beating and motorized movement, and a second valve 9 movable according to a beating and non-motorized movement. The position of the second valve 9 can fluctuate according to an external force exerted against the second valve 9, for example the reaction force exerted by a fold of skin and / or the force produced by a depression in the treatment chamber 7.

[0028] The treatment chamber 7 is delimited by a housing comprising an opening intended to be placed against the skin of the person. The treatment chamber 7 is pneumatically connected to the suction means 5. When the opening formed in the housing is placed against the skin, the treatment chamber is hermetically or substantially hermetically closed, that is to say it is possible to form a vacuum in the treatment chamber. The massage device also comprises a handle intended to be grasped by the practitioner to move the massage device 3 on the surface of the skin of the person.

[0029] The flapping movement of the valves is preferably obtained by a rotation of each of the two valves 8, 9 around a respective axis of rotation. The axes of rotation of the two valves are preferably parallel. Each valve 8, 9 comprises a free end intended to come into contact with the skin to form a skin fold. The free ends of the valves 8, 9 are intended to move towards and away from each other in a cyclic manner, as illustrated by arrows F1 in [Fig.l]. The movement of the valves in the treatment chamber results in a modification of the volume of the treatment chamber.

[0030] The first drive means 10 may comprise a first electric motor and a first transmission mechanism arranged between the first electric motor and the first valve 8. The transmission mechanism may, for example, comprise cams and / or gears configured to convert a continuous rotational movement of a shaft of the first electric motor into a reciprocating movement of the first valve 8.

[0031] According to an alternative embodiment, the two valves 8 or 9 could be driven by the first drive means 10. In this case, the movement of the two valves could be synchronized so as to generate a coming together and a moving apart. cyclical movement of the free ends of the two valves. According to yet another embodiment, the massage device could comprise only one movable valve. The pinching of a fold of skin could then be obtained by cooperation of the single movable valve with a wall of the treatment chamber 7 or with a fixed valve.

[0032] Advantageously, the free end of the second valve 9 comprises a roller 12 that can rotate. The outer surface of the roller 12 is intended to come into contact with the skin to massage a skin fold formed in the treatment chamber 7. The roller 12 has a cylindrical shape and is rotatable about its axis of revolution. The roller 12 may have a radius of between 10 mm and 15 mm inclusive. The axis of revolution of the roller 12 is parallel to the axes of rotation of the valves. According to an alternative embodiment, the valves 8 and 9 could not comprise a roller that can rotate, or the two valves 8 and 9 could each comprise a roller that can rotate.

[0033] The massage apparatus 3 further comprises a second drive means 13 configured to drive the roller 12 in rotation about its axis of revolution. The second drive means 13 may comprise a second electric motor and a second transmission mechanism arranged between the second electric motor and the roller 12 to drive the rotation of this roller about its axis of revolution. In the event that the massage apparatus also comprises a roller arranged at the free end of the first valve 8, this roller could be motorized or non-motorized. The second drive means 13 could thus comprise a third electric motor and a third transmission mechanism arranged between the third electric motor and the roller arranged at the free end of the first valve to drive the rotation of this roller about its axis of revolution.

[0034] The various drive means 10, 13 of the massage device are supplied with electrical energy by the electrical supply means 6.

[0035] In addition, the massage device also comprises control means 14 configured to control the suction means 5, the first drive means 10 and the second drive means 13. The control means 14 may in particular comprise a set of interaction means 15 such as buttons and / or sliders allowing a user to control the suction means 5 and the drive means 10 and 13. The control means 14 may also comprise display means 16 for displaying the current state of the suction means 5 and the drive means 10 and 13. The display means 16 may in particular comprise a screen and / or indicator lights. The control means 14 may be integrated into the massage device 3 and / or the station 2.

[0036] The frequency of the first valve 8 can be controlled by the control means 14, in particular by controlling the rotation speed of the shaft of the first electric motor. The rotational speed of the roller 12 can be controlled by the control means 14, in particular by controlling the rotational speed of the shaft of the second electric motor. With reference to [Fig. 2], the suction means 5 can be controlled by pulse width modulation, that is to say by operating the suction means 5 intermittently according to a given cycle. A duty cycle is defined as the ratio of the duration T1 during which the suction means 5 is activated to the total duration TO of a period. By varying this duty cycle, the average pressure in the treatment chamber 7 can be adjusted. The modulation frequency can be, for example, equal to 16Hz, that is to say that the total duration TO is equal to 62.5ms. Alternatively, other frequency values ​​could be envisaged, for example a frequency between 1Hz and 30Hz inclusive.

[0037] In addition, the massage device 1 also comprises a screen 17 intended to display information for the practitioner performing the massage. In particular, the screen 17 may be intended to display the parameters of a massage protocol to be performed. These parameters may be stored in a memory 18 embedded in the massage device 1 and / or in a data server to which the massage device 1 is connected. These parameters may include a list of the different areas of the body to be treated and for each area of ​​the body to be treated, a massage duration, a beat frequency of the first valve 8, a pressure in the treatment chamber 7, a rotation speed of the roller 12, one or more indications on how to handle the massage device, in particular a massage direction and / or a speed of movement of the massage device on the surface of the skin.The screen 17 can be integrated into the station 2 and / or the massage device 3. The integration of the screen on the massage device 3 allows the practitioner to more easily view the parameters of the massage to be applied while performing the massage.

[0038] The massage device 1 which has just been described is advantageously used to carry out a palpate-roll type massage method with non-therapeutic but particularly pleasant, relaxing and soothing effects. This massage method will now be described in relation to Figures 3 to 5.

[0039] The massage method, or massage protocol, is carried out exclusively with the massage device 1 as defined above. The massage method is thus perfectly reproducible from one person to another or from one session to another, which makes it possible in particular to guarantee uniform treatment and to measure the benefits of the massage more objectively.

[0040] Each step of the massage protocol is performed by applying the massage apparatus 3 to a specific area of ​​the human body and with specific settings. In particular, the beating frequency of the first valve 8 and the depression level in the treatment chamber 7 are adapted according to each area of ​​the body. massaged. According to the embodiment described, the second drive means 13 can be controlled so that the rotation speed of the roller 12 remains identical throughout the duration of the massage. This speed can be, for example, between 50 and 60 revolutions per minute. According to an alternative embodiment of the invention, the massage method could comprise at least two massage steps during which the roller 12 is rotated at different speeds.

[0041] The massage device is manipulated by a practitioner who makes back-and-forth or circular movements with the massage device on the different areas being massaged. The back-and-forth movements are generally rectilinear but may in certain cases follow a curved trajectory which follows the natural shapes of the human body.

[0042] The massage method can be broken down into two main stages. In the first stage, the person lies on their stomach on a massage table and the massage is performed on the posterior part of the body extending from the neck to the heels. In the second stage, the person lies on their back, and the massage is performed on the anterior part of the body extending from the plexus to the ankles. Each stage is broken down into phases during which more specific areas of the body are worked with particular settings of the massage device 1. Each phase is broken down into steps during which the trajectory of the massage device on the surface of the body is specified.

[0043] During a first phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the area of ​​the back extending from the lumbar region to the neck. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 1 Hz, i.e. it produces a pinching movement at a rate of once per second. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 150 mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 1 so that the pressure in the treatment chamber is constant during this first phase. Four successive massage steps E11, E12, E13, E14 of different areas of the back are then carried out. In each of these steps Eli, E12, E13, E14, a specific area of ​​the back is massaged using back and forth movements, as indicated respectively by the arrows Fil, F12, F13 and F14 in [Fig.3].In step E11, back and forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along the person's spine. In step E12, transverse back and forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along a right side of the person's back. In step E13, transverse back and forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along a left side of the person's back. In step E14, transverse back and forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along the person's neck. The first . phase can last about 10 minutes.

[0044] Then, during a second phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the sacrum area. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 1Hz. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 150mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 1. Five successive massage steps E21, E22, E23, E24, E25 of different areas of the sacrum are then carried out. During each of these steps E21, E22, E23, E24, E25, a specific area of ​​the sacrum is massaged by performing back-and-forth movements, as indicated respectively by the arrows F21, F22, F23, F24 and F25 in [Fig. 3]. The second phase can last approximately 10 minutes.

[0045] Then, during a third phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the rear area of ​​the legs and to the diaphragm area, in particular at the ribs. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 1Hz. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 90mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 0.6. Two successive massage steps E31, E32 of different areas of the legs and the diaphragm are then carried out. During each of these steps E31, E32, a specific area of ​​the legs or diaphragm is massaged by performing back-and-forth movements, as indicated respectively by the arrows F31, F32 in Figures 3 and 4. During step E31, transverse back-and-forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along the rear face of each thigh and along the calves of the person.In step E32, the massage device 3 is moved back and forth along the person's ribs. The person may optionally lie on their left side and then on their right side to perform this step. The third phase may last approximately 10 minutes.

[0046] Then, during a fourth phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the foot area. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 1 Hz. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 360 mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 1. A step E41 of massaging the feet is then carried out by performing back-and-forth movements, as indicated by the arrow F41 in [Fig. 3]. During step E412, back-and-forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along the arch of each foot of the person. The fourth phase can last approximately 3 minutes. Step E41 can optionally be inserted between steps E31 and E32 described previously.

[0047] The person can then turn around so that they are lying on their back on the massage table and proceed to the second stage of the massage.

[0048] Then, during a fifth phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the stomach area. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 0.8Hz. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 90mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 0.6. Three successive massage steps E51, E52, E53 of different stomach areas are then carried out. During each of these steps E51, E52, E53, a specific area of ​​the stomach is massaged by performing circular movements, as indicated respectively by the arrows F51, F52 and F53 in [Fig.5]. In particular, during steps E51 and E52, the massage device 3 is guided along a circular trajectory around the navel, at the level of the intestines and the stomach in an anticlockwise direction.In step E53, the massage device 3 is guided in a circular path around the plexus in a clockwise direction. The fifth phase can last approximately 8 minutes.

[0049] Then, during a sixth phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the area of ​​the front of the legs. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 0.8 Hz. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 90 mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 0.6. A step E61 of massaging the legs is then carried out by performing back-and-forth movements, as indicated by the arrow F61 in [Fig. 5]. During step E61, transverse back-and-forth movements of the massage device 3 are performed along the front face of each leg of the person. The sixth phase can last approximately 2 minutes.

[0050] Finally, during a seventh phase, the massage device 3 is applied to the sternum area. The first drive means 10 can be controlled so that the first valve 8 beats at a frequency of 0.8Hz. The suction means 5 can be controlled so as to produce an average depression in the treatment chamber 7 of approximately 90mBar. The duty cycle can be equal to 0.6. A step E71 of massaging the sternum is then carried out by performing upward movements, as indicated by the arrow F71 in [Fig. 5]. The massage device 5 is advantageously lifted from the person's skin as it moves from top to bottom. The seventh phase can last approximately 1 minute.

[0051] According to one embodiment, the suction means and the drive means of the massage device 1 are manually adjusted by the practitioner using the control means 14. Information relating to each phase or step of the massage can be displayed on the screen 17 so as to guide the practitioner in carrying out the massage. massage protocol and / or in the adjustment of the suction means and the training means. In particular, the screen 17 can display all or part of the following information: - information concerning an area of ​​the body to be massaged, for example by displaying on the screen a human body or a part of the human body as in one of figures 3 to 5 and identifying this area on the representation. - information concerning a massage direction and / or a speed of movement of the massage device on the surface of the skin. This indication can be displayed in the form of arrows and / or in the form of dynamic pictograms whose speed of movement on the screen indicates the speed with which the massage device must be moved on the surface of the body. - information concerning the frequency and / or amplitude of the back-and-forth movements of the massage device on the surface of the skin. - information regarding the duration of the massage step. For example, a countdown or timer can be displayed to control the duration of the massage performed during each step and / or phase. - information concerning the depression to be applied in the treatment chamber and / or information concerning the depression actually measured in the treatment chamber. - information concerning the beat frequency of the at least one valve to be applied and / or information concerning the beat frequency of the at least one valve actually measured.

[0052] The massage device may advantageously include a sensor for the speed of movement of the massage device on the surface of the skin, for example an optical sensor. The massage device may be configured to compare an actual movement speed with a recommended movement speed for the massage step concerned. If the practitioner moves the massage device too slowly or too quickly on the surface of the skin, the difference between the actual movement speed and the recommended speed may then become greater than or equal to a predefined threshold. In this case, an alert message may be displayed on the screen 17. This alert message may invite the practitioner to increase and / or decrease the movement speed of the massage device.

[0053] According to an alternative embodiment, the settings of the suction means 5 and / or the drive means can be automatically modified by the control means 14 at the end of each phase, without intervention from the practitioner or possibly with minimal intervention from the practitioner who simply validates the transition to the next massage phase, for example by pressing a button. Thus the practitioner does not need to worry about making adjustments herself and the The massage can be performed without downtime. The practitioner also does not need to memorize or consult the various parameters of each phase or stage of the massage. This allows them to fully concentrate on performing the massage. However, the practitioner can still modify the settings automatically made by the massage device.

[0054] By adapting the pressure in the treatment chamber to different areas of the human body, a particularly pleasant, relaxing and soothing massage process is provided. Most parts of the human body are treated and the duration of the massage is controlled.

Claims

Claims

1. A method of palpate-roll massage using a massage device (1) comprising: - a treatment room (7), - a suction means (5) configured to generate a depression in the treatment chamber, to form a skin fold in the treatment chamber, - at least one roller (12) movable in rotation in the treatment chamber to massage the skin fold, and - control means (14) configured to control the suction means, the massage method comprising: - a first step (E11, E12, E13, E14, E21, E22, E23, E24, E25) of massaging a first area of ​​the body during which the suction means are controlled so as to produce a first average pressure in the treatment chamber, and - at least a second step (E51, E52, E53, E61, E71) of massaging a second area of ​​the body during which the suction means are controlled so as to produce a second average pressure in the treatment chamber, the first average pressure being strictly lower than the second average pressure.

2. Massage method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the massage device further comprises: - at least one valve (8, 9) movable in a beating movement inside the treatment chamber, - a first drive means (10) configured to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber, the control means also being configured to control the first drive means, the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber according to a beating movement with a first frequency during said first step, the first drive means being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber according to a beating movement with a second frequency during said second step, the first frequency being strictly higher than the second frequency.

3. Massage method according to the preceding claim, characterized in that the depression in the treatment chamber during the second massage step (E51, E52, E53, E61, E71) is a variable depression comprising an alternation of activations and deactivations of said suction means (5) according to a given modulation frequency, the pressure in the treatment chamber (7) being controlled by pulse width modulation.

4. Massage method according to one of claims 2 or 3, characterized in that it comprises: - a third step (E31, E32) of massaging a third area of ​​the body during which the suction means (5) is controlled so as to produce a third average pressure in the treatment chamber (7) and during which the first drive means (10) is controlled so as to move the at least one valve (8, 9) inside the treatment chamber according to a beating movement with a third frequency, the third average pressure being substantially equal to the second average pressure, the third frequency being substantially equal to the first frequency.

5. Massage method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that: - the first area of ​​the body comprises a dorsal area, and - the second area of ​​the body comprises a ventral area.

6. Massage method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (1) comprises a massage apparatus (3), and in that the massage method comprises, during each massage step, the movement of the massage apparatus (3) on the surface of a person's body, by a practitioner, in a back-and-forth movement and / or in a circular movement.

7. Massage method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises: - a first phase of massaging the back area, then - a second phase of massaging the sacrum area, then - a third phase of massaging the rear area of ​​the legs and the diaphragm, then - a fourth phase of massaging the foot area, then - a fifth phase of massaging the stomach area, then - a sixth phase of massaging the front leg area, then - a seventh phase of massaging the sternum area, the suction means (5) being controlled so as to produce the first average pressure in the treatment chamber (7) and the first drive means (10) being controlled so as to move the at least one valve (8, 9) inside the treatment chamber according to a beating movement with the first frequency during the first phase and during the second phase, the suction means (5) being controlled so as to produce the second average pressure in the treatment chamber (7) and the first drive means (10) being controlled so as to move the at least one valve (8, 9) inside the treatment chamber (7) according to a beating movement with the second frequency during the fifth phase,during the sixth phase and during the seventh phase, the suction means (5) being controlled so as to produce the second average pressure in the treatment chamber (7) and the first drive means (10) being controlled so as to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber according to a beating movement with the first frequency during the third phase.,

8. A massage method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it comprises a second drive means (13) configured to drive the at least one roller (12) in rotation, said second drive means driving the at least one roller in rotation during the massage method, said control means (14) being configured to control the second drive means (13), and in that the massage method comprises at least two massage steps during which the at least one roller is driven in rotation at different speeds.

9. Massage method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (1) comprises at least one screen (17) for displaying data, and in that during each step of the massage method, the following are displayed on said screen: - information concerning an area of ​​the body to be massaged, and / or - information concerning the direction of massage and / or a speed of movement of the massage device on the surface of the skin, and / or - information concerning the frequency and / or the amplitude of back and forth movements of a massage device on the surface of the skin - information concerning the duration of the massage step, and / or - information concerning the depression to be applied in the treatment chamber, and / or - information concerning the beat frequency of at least one valve to be applied.

10. Massage method according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the massage device (1) comprises a massage apparatus intended to be moved on the surface of the skin of a person, the massage apparatus comprising a sensor for the speed of movement of the massage apparatus on the surface of the skin, in particular an optical sensor, the massage method comprising a step of comparing an actual movement speed of the massage apparatus on the surface of the skin with a recommended movement speed, and if the difference between the actual movement speed and the recommended speed is greater than or equal to a threshold, displaying an alert message on a screen (17) of the massage device (1).

11. A massage device for performing a palpate-roll type massage, the massage device comprising: - a treatment chamber (7), - at least one valve (7, 8) movable in a beating movement inside the treatment chamber, - a first drive means (10) configured to move the at least one valve inside the treatment chamber, - a suction means (5) configured to generate a depression in the treatment chamber, to form a skin fold in the treatment chamber, and - control means (14) configured to automatically control the first drive means (10) and the suction means (5) to perform the massage method according to one of the preceding claims.

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