Massage device

Abstract

To provide a massage device especially suitable for massage of triceps surae, hamstrings, gluteal muscles, the waist, the back, etc., and for fascia release and acupressure.SOLUTION: The massage device includes a support part provided on a base, a grip part connected to the support part, and a horizontal part arranged between the plurality of support parts.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention is a massage device, which is particularly suitable for massaging the triceps surae, hamstrings, gluteal muscles, lower back, back, etc. [Background technology]

[0002] The calf is made up of the triceps surae, i.e., the medial head of the gastrocnemius, the lateral head of the gastrocnemius, and the soleus.

[0003] The medial head of the gastrocnemius is the most superficial muscle on the medial side of the lower leg when viewed from behind. It originates from the medial epicondyle of the femur, passes through the posteromedial side of the knee joint, connects to the Achilles tendon, and attaches to the calcaneal eminence.

[0004] The lateral head of the gastrocnemius muscle emerges from the lateral side of the lower end of the femur (lateral epicondyle), connects to the Achilles tendon, and attaches to the calcaneal eminence.

[0005] The soleus is a muscle located inside the gastrocnemius, one of the muscles that make up the triceps surae, and is mostly covered by the gastrocnemius. The soleus contributes more to plantar flexion of the ankle than the gastrocnemius.

[0006] By the way, the veins that run throughout the body also run around and inside muscles. The veins around and inside muscles are compressed when the muscles contract. Furthermore, veins are equipped with valves to prevent backflow, and when veins are compressed by muscle contraction, they push blood in a specific direction (towards the heart).

[0007] In other words, blood circulation is promoted not only by the pumping power of the heart but also by the contraction of muscles throughout the body, which is called the "muscle pumping action." This blood circulation by muscle pumping action is essential for humans, and sufficient blood circulation cannot be ensured by the cardiac pump alone.

[0008] An example of this "muscle pump effect" is known to occur between the triceps surae muscle and the adjacent deep veins.

[0009] That is, when the triceps surae contracts, the deep veins between the triceps surae are compressed, the check valves in the veins are opened toward the heart, and blood flows forcefully toward the heart.

[0010] On the other hand, when the triceps surae relaxes, the deep veins relax and the check valve on the heart side closes, preventing the backflow of blood. In other words, the triceps surae performs a "muscle pumping action" separate from the heart. For this reason, the triceps surae is also called the second heart. A "muscle pumping action" also occurs in the arms and other parts of the body.

[0011] A cylindrical device with a roller-type exercise device covered with soft tissue has been proposed as a device for massaging the triceps surae. Specifically, the roller-type exercise device is placed on the floor. Since the roller-type exercise device is not fixed to the floor, the user places their calves or thighs on the roller-type exercise device and presses their body against it, applying their own weight while moving their body back and forth and rotating the roller-type exercise device. It is known that its effect is to soften and smooth the fascia, thereby performing myofascial release.

[0012] For example, Patent Document 1 describes, as shown in Figure 1, "a cylindrical core 2 having a hardness covered with a thick, elastic acupressure member 3, with decorative material 4 covering the end face of core 2 and the surface of acupressure member 3, and a cylindrical body 1 having a hole 5 running through the center that serves as a sealable storage space, and auxiliary device 9 (not shown) having flexible, annular handles 11 (not shown) attached to both ends of strong string 10 (not shown) made of a moderately stretchable material, or auxiliary device 12 (not shown) having multiple spherical acupressure tools 14 (not shown) attached to strong string 13 (not shown) made of a moderately stretchable material, with both ends of string 13 (not shown) made detachable using connecting members 15 (not shown)."

[0013] Patent Document 2 describes a pneumatic massage tool that is attached to the legs as shown in FIG. 2, and discloses a massage tool whose diameter can be easily changed.

[0014] Patent Document 3 discloses, as shown in FIG. 3, "a method for driving a massage chair, the massage chair including a backrest, a seat, two massage arms attached to the backrest and having at least two contact members, a plurality of bottom air bags arranged in the seat, and a plurality of side air bags arranged on the left and right sides of the seat." [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0015] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 4328983 [Patent Document 2] Patent No. 6280016 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2016-521605 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0016] When using the device disclosed in Patent Document 1, since the device does not have a support, it is placed on the floor and used for fascia release, etc. For this reason, the user may be in a prone position when using the device shown in Figure 1. It can also be used in the supine, lateral, lateral, and prone positions, but only the soles of the feet can be used in the standing position. Regardless of the position, the device is generally placed on the floor, so its use requires that the floor be flat and clean; uneven or unsanitary floors make it difficult to use. Furthermore, the device requires the user to move their own body, and it is difficult for elderly people and those with low physical strength to move their bodies and operate the device on their own, making it difficult for elderly people and those with low physical strength to use it. Furthermore, because the device rotates, providing a single protrusion would make it unstable and hinder rotation, making it difficult to provide a pinpoint acupressure on the user's body.

[0017] Therefore, there has been a need for a massage device that can be used while fixed in place, using muscle strength to support the body and pressing down on the body's own weight, without moving the body, and that can be easily used by people with low physical strength while standing.

[0018] Furthermore, Patent Document 2 requires an air control device to generate air pressure, and the compressor necessarily requires an electric motor and a power source to provide energy. This device massages the feet while the user is lying down. The user inserts their feet into a tube that applies air pressure, and the pressure applied to the tube is adjusted with pressurized air from a pump to massage the feet. It can wrap around the entire foot and apply pressure to the entire body. It can primarily massage the triceps surae and hamstrings. The area where the user can perform myofascial release, etc., is limited to the user's legs. Patent Document 2 allows the user to receive a massage while lying down. This allows hospitalized patients who are lying down in a hospital to use it. It can compress the entire leg from bottom to top with air pressure, encouraging upward blood flow. The legs are compressed all around. Therefore, it does not have the function of stimulating specific parts of the legs or pressing acupressure points. In other words, it has the problem of not being able to stimulate or press acupressure points on various specific parts, including the legs. Another problem is that it does not target the upper body for massage. Since the air pressure compresses the legs in one direction, from bottom to top, in order to massage a specific part, the entire area must be compressed and then compression must be started again in the same direction from bottom to top, so it is not easy to compress any specific part at any time.

[0019] Furthermore, Patent Document 3 discloses a method for performing a continuous full-body massage using a massage chair. It is capable of massaging the soles of the feet, triceps surae, hamstrings, lower back, and back. However, a power source and an electric motor are required for this purpose. Additionally, massage chairs have the drawback of being heavy and difficult to move. They have the function of massaging the back and other areas by moving rollers embedded in the backrest up and down. However, because an electric motor is used to drive the rollers, they are slow to move to the desired position for the user and the massage location is difficult to identify. The massage target area is primarily the rear, and the upper body in particular is massaged almost exclusively to the rear, making it difficult to massage the front, primarily the upper body. Another drawback is that the massage range is limited to the range that the rollers can move, and areas that the rollers cannot move to cannot be massaged. Another problem is that they cannot be driven without a power source.

[0020] Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a massage device that can be used while standing without requiring a power source, and that can be easily used while fixed to release fascia in specific areas or press acupressure points. [Means for solving the problem]

[0021] The massage device according to the present invention comprises support parts provided on a base, and horizontal parts provided with grip parts connected to the support parts and arranged between a plurality of support parts. A plurality of horizontal portions may be arranged. A convex portion may be provided on the horizontal portion so as to face vertically upward. A plurality of supports may be provided on the base. A protrusion may be provided on the base so as to face vertically upward. Multiple massage devices may be connected by a base and a support. [Effects of the Invention]

[0022] The massage device according to the present invention can be easily used in a standing position even by a person with low physical strength, and can be used while being fixed. In detail, the massage device of the present invention can be used by a user in a fixed state, and can be used in a standing position using one's own weight to place one's feet on the horizontal section and rub, and the orientation of the feet relative to the main body can be changed in various directions and angles, such as internal rotation and external rotation, to perform pinpoint fascia release, acupressure, and milking action, i.e., utilization of the venous muscle pump and promotion of blood circulation. Any muscle can be massaged from any targeted direction, allowing fascia release and promoting the muscle pump action, making it easy to promote blood circulation. Furthermore, the protrusions can be used to press acupressure points.The weight of the main body is extremely light, so it can be easily moved. On the other hand, since the device does not require an energy source such as a power drive, there are no restrictions on the use of energy sources. Furthermore, it is possible to immediately release myofascial tissue or press acupressure points on the target body part according to the user's intention. The muscles targeted are the soles of the feet, triceps surae, hamstrings, gluteal muscles, lower back, back, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, tibialis anterior, sides of the body, and arms. The acupressure protrusions allow for pinpoint fascia release in specific muscles, making it easy to achieve the acupressure effect. In addition, the acupressure protrusions on the base allow for pinpoint fascia release in certain muscles on the soles of the feet, making it easy to achieve the acupressure effect. In addition, if the main units are connected together, multiple users can use it at the same time, so it can be installed in nursing homes, schools, parks, etc. and used by a larger number of people at the same time. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0023] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a conventional roller-type fitness device. [Figure 2] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a conventional air control device. [Figure 3] FIG. 1 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a conventional massage chair. [Figure 4] 1 is a configuration diagram of a first embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 shows a first method of use of a first embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention, which is to massage the back and gluteal muscles and release myofascial tissue. [Figure 6] 10 shows a second method of use of the first embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention, which is to massage and release the myofascial area of ​​the lower back and gluteal muscles. [Figure 7] 10 shows a third method of use of the first embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention, which is side massage and myofascial release. [Figure 8] This shows a fourth method of use of the first embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, which is massage and myofascial release of the tibialis anterior muscle. [Figure 9] This shows a fifth method of use of the first embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, which is hamstring massage and myofascial release. [Figure 10] This shows the sixth method of use of the first embodiment of the massage device of the present invention, which is massage and myofascial release of the triceps surae. [Figure 11] 10 shows the seventh method of use of the first embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention, which is massaging the soles of the feet, releasing fascia, and pressing acupressure points. [Figure 12] FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of a second embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the configuration of a third embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 14] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a fourth embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a fifth embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 16] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a sixth embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 17] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of a seventh embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 18] FIG. 10 is a configuration diagram of an eighth embodiment of the massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 19] FIG. 13 is a configuration diagram of a ninth embodiment of a massage device according to the present invention. [Figure 20] FIG. 19 is a configuration diagram of a massage device according to a tenth embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0024] Next, in order to explain the mode for carrying out the present invention, examples will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In all the drawings described below, the same components are given the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted as appropriate.

[0025] Example 1 In the first embodiment of the present invention, the configuration of a massage device 2 according to the present invention is shown in FIG.

[0026] The massage device 2 is configured such that support parts 10, 12, 14, and 16 are arranged in an eight-shape on bases 6 and 8, which are connected at both ends of base connecting part 4 and arranged parallel to each other, and are connected at their tips by curved grip parts 18 and 20, respectively.

[0027] The ends of the bases 6 and 8 are covered with box-shaped rubber stoppers 46, 48, 50, and 52, each of which is open at one end, to prevent the massage device 2 from accidentally moving around the installation location when the main body is in use. Incidentally, by extending both ends of the bases 6 and 8, i.e., the sides with the rubber stoppers 46 and 50, by an additional 10 cm each, it is possible to further reliably prevent the massage device 2 from tipping over.

[0028] The support parts 12 and 14, which are arranged in parallel, are provided with clamps 22 and 24 having bearing holes directly below the gripping parts 18 and 20, respectively, and massage bars 26 are passed through and fixed to the bearing holes of the clamps 22 and 24, respectively.

[0029] Massage bar 26 has acupressure protrusions 28 and 30 projecting vertically upward inside clamps 22 and 24, respectively.

[0030] On the other hand, the support parts 10 and 16 are provided with clamps 32 and 34 having bearing holes at a position lower than the massage bar 26, and the massage bar 36 is passed through and fixed to the bearing holes of the clamps 32 and 34, respectively.

[0031] Massage bar 36 has acupressure protrusions 38 and 40 projecting vertically upward inside clamps 32 and 34, respectively.

[0032] Furthermore, acupressure protrusions 42 and 44 are provided on the base connecting portion 4 so as to protrude vertically upward inward from the bases 6 and 8, respectively. Massage bar 26 is 90 cm high from the floor, and massage bar 36 is 60 cm high from the floor, with a 20 cm gap between massage bar 26 and massage bar 36 on a horizontal plane viewed vertically from above massage device 2. Therefore, massage bar 26 and massage bar 36 are arranged at different levels. This structure allows simultaneous massage of two locations on the gluteal muscles, lower back, back, latissimus dorsi, sides, arms, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and triceps surae.

[0033] A method of using the massage device 2 will now be described.

[0034] By using the massage device 2 according to the present invention, the user can massage the gluteal muscles, lower back, back, latissimus dorsi, sides of the body, arms, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, triceps surae, and soles of the feet.

[0035] In the case of the lower back and back, the user turns their back to the massage device 2 and presses either the lower back or back against the massage bar 26, and by moving the massage bar 26 back and forth in the axial and vertical directions, the lower back and back are pressed by the user and the massage bar 26, and the lower back and back are massaged and the fascia is released.

[0036] A first method of use of the massage device 2 for the gluteal muscles and back is shown in Figure 5. The user stands close to the massage bar 36, presses the gluteal muscles against the massage bar 36, presses the back against the massage bar 26, and supports both arms with the grips 18 and 20, and moves the gluteal muscles up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 36, and moves the back up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 26, thereby massaging and releasing the myofascial tissue of both the gluteal muscles and the back.

[0037] A second method of using the massage device 2 for the lower back and gluteal muscles is shown in Figure 6. The user stands close to the massage bar 36, presses the gluteal muscles against the massage bar 36, presses the lower back against the massage bar 26, and grasps the gripping parts 18, 20 with both arms, and moves the gluteal muscles up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 36, and moves the lower back up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 26, thereby massaging and releasing the myofascial tissue of both the gluteal muscles and the lower back.

[0038] Thirdly, a third method of use in which the massage device 2 is used on the side of the body is shown in Figure 7. The user stands close to the massage bar 26, presses the side of the body against the massage bar 26, and grasps the gripping portion 18 with one arm. Then, by moving the side of the body up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 26, the side of the body is massaged and the fascia is released.

[0039] Fourth, a fourth method of using the massage device 2 on the tibialis anterior muscle is shown in Figure 8. The user grasps the gripping portions 18, 20 with both arms, leans away from the massage bar 36, raises the leg on the side to be massaged and myofascial release, and bends the knee to press the tibialis anterior muscle against the massage bar 36. By moving the tibialis anterior muscle up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 36, the tibialis anterior muscle is massaged and its myofascial release is achieved.

[0040] Fifth, a fifth method of using the massage device 2 for the hamstrings is shown in Figure 9. The user grasps the gripping portions 18, 20 with both arms, leans away from the massage bar 36, and raises the leg to be massaged and have its myofascial release placed between the massage bars 26 and 36, bringing the hamstrings on the back of the thigh into contact with the massage bar 36. By moving the hamstrings up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 36, the hamstrings are massaged and their myofascial release is achieved.

[0041] Sixth, a sixth method of using the massage device 2 for the triceps surae is shown in Figure 10. The user grasps the gripping portions 18, 20 with both arms, leans away from the massage bar 36, and raises the leg to be massaged and have its fascia released, placing it between the massage bars 26 and 36 so that the triceps surae on the back of the shin comes into contact with the massage bar 36. By moving the triceps surae up and down and left and right relative to the massage bar 36, the triceps surae is massaged and its fascia is released.

[0042] In addition, localized myofascial release and acupressure can be performed by pressing the lower back or back against the acupressure protrusions 28 or 30. In this case, the massage bar 26 can be moved in either a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the axial direction.

[0043] Additionally, localized myofascial release and acupressure can be achieved by pressing the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and triceps surae against the acupressure protrusions 38 and 40. In this case, the massage bar 36 can be moved in either a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the axial direction.

[0044] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 11, the user faces the massage device 2 and, while holding the gripping parts 18 and 20 with their hands, takes a stable position and presses and rubs the soles of their feet against the acupressure protrusions 42 and 44 that protrude vertically upward from the base connecting part 4, thereby pressing on the soles and sides of the feet, allowing for massage, fascia release, and acupressure on the soles of the feet.

[0045] By using this invention, it is possible to stably and easily perform massage, fascia release, and acupressure on the soles of the feet, triceps surae, hamstrings, gluteal muscles, lower back, back, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, tibialis anterior, sides of the body, and arms while standing.

[0046] Example 2 Second Embodiment A second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 12, which illustrates the configuration of a massage device 102 according to the present invention.

[0047] The massage device 102 is configured such that support parts 110, 112, 114, and 116 are arranged in a figure-eight shape on bases 106 and 108, which are connected at both ends of base connecting part 104 and arranged parallel to each other, and are connected at their tips by curved grip parts 118 and 120, respectively.

[0048] The ends of the base 106 and the base 108 are covered with box-shaped rubber stoppers 146, 148, 150, 152, each open at one end, to prevent the massage device 102 from moving accidentally at the installation location when the main body is in use.

[0049] Supporting portions 112 and 114 are arranged in parallel and are provided with clamps 122 and 124 having bearing holes directly below gripping portions 118 and 120, respectively, and massage bars 126 are passed through and fixed to the bearing holes of clamps 122 and 124, respectively.

[0050] Massage bar 126 has acupressure protrusions 128 and 130 projecting vertically upward inward from clamps 122 and 124, respectively.

[0051] Furthermore, acupressure protrusions 142 and 144 are provided on the base connecting portion 104 so as to protrude vertically upward inward from the bases 106 and 108, respectively.

[0052] A method of using the massage device 102 will now be described.

[0053] By using the massage device 102 according to the present invention, the user can massage the lower back, back, and gluteal muscles.

[0054] In the case of the lower back and back, the user turns their back to the massage device 102, presses either the lower back or back against the massage bar 126, and moves the massage bar 126 back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction, so that the user and the massage bar 126 press against the lower back and back, thereby massaging and releasing the fascia of the lower back and back.

[0055] In addition, localized myofascial release and acupressure can be performed by pressing the lower back and back against the acupressure protrusions 128 and 130. In this case, the massage bar 126 can be moved in either a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the axial direction.

[0056] Furthermore, the user faces the massage device 102 and holds the gripping parts 118 and 120 with their hands in a stable position, and presses and rubs the soles of their feet against the acupressure protrusions 142 and 144 that protrude vertically upward from the base connecting part 104, thereby pressing on the soles and sides of the feet, allowing for sole massage, fascia release, and acupressure.

[0057] By using the present invention, massage, fascia release and acupressure can be performed stably and easily on the lower back, back, gluteal muscles, sides of the body, arms, soles and sides of the feet while standing.

[0058] Example 3 Third Embodiment A configuration of a massage device 202 according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG.

[0059] The massage device 202 is configured such that support portions 210, 212, 214, and 216 are respectively provided in an eight-shape on bases 206 and 208, which are connected at both ends of base connecting portion 204 and arranged parallel to each other, and are connected at their tips by curved grip portions 218 and 220, respectively.

[0060] The ends of the base 206 and the base 208 are covered with box-shaped rubber stoppers 246, 248, 250, 252, each open at one end, to prevent the massage device 202 from moving accidentally at the installation location when the main body is in use.

[0061] On the other hand, the support parts 210 and 216 are provided with clamps 232 and 234 having bearing holes, and massage bars 236 are passed through and fixed to the bearing holes of the clamps 232 and 234, respectively.

[0062] Massage bar 236 has acupressure protrusions 238 and 240 projecting vertically upward inward from clamps 232 and 234, respectively.

[0063] Furthermore, acupressure protrusions 242 and 244 are provided on the base connecting portion 204 so as to protrude vertically upward inward from the bases 206 and 208, respectively.

[0064] A method of using the massage device 202 will now be described.

[0065] By using the massage device 202 according to the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, triceps surae, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, anterior lumbar muscles, and soles of the feet.

[0066] In the case of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and triceps surae, the user faces the massage device 202, holds the gripping portions 218 and 220 with their hands, and in a stable position, presses either the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, or triceps surae against the massage bar 236 and moves it back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction of the massage bar 236, whereby the user and the massage bar 236 press against the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and triceps surae, thereby massaging and releasing the myofascial tissue of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and triceps surae.

[0067] In addition, localized myofascial release and acupressure can be performed by pressing the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, and triceps surae against acupressure protrusions 238 or 240. In this case, the massage bar 236 can be moved in either a direction parallel to or perpendicular to the axial direction.

[0068] Furthermore, the user faces massage device 202 and holds gripping parts 218 and 220 with their hands in a stable position, and presses and rubs the soles of their feet against acupressure protrusions 242 and 244 that protrude vertically upward from base connecting part 204, thereby pressing on the soles and sides of the feet, allowing for sole massage, fascia release, acupressure, and blood circulation promotion.

[0069] By using this invention, it is possible to stably and easily perform massage, fascia release, acupressure, and blood circulation promotion on the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, triceps surae, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, tibialis anterior, soles, and sides of the feet while standing. Example 4 Fourth Embodiment A fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 14 as a configuration of a massage device 502 according to the present invention.

[0070] The massage device 502 is a combination of the massage device 302 and the massage device 402, and the massage device 302 and the massage device 402 have the same configuration as the massage device 2 in the first embodiment.

[0071] The massage device 302 and the massage device 402 are connected by a base connector 503 at the center of the base 308 of the massage device 302 and the base 406 of the massage device 402. In addition, the support 314 of the massage device 302 and the support 412 of the massage device 402 are connected by a support connector 501.

[0072] By connecting massage device 302 and massage device 402 in this way, it is possible to install multiple massage devices together, and by fixing multiple massage devices, the weight of massage device 502 increases, making it more stable and allowing multiple people to use it at the same time. In this embodiment, both the support section connector 501 and the base connector 503 are used for connection, but it goes without saying that connection can also be made using only the support section connector 501 or only the base connector 503.

[0073] Example 5 Fifth embodiment of the present invention is a configuration of a massage device 602 according to the present invention, which is shown in Fig. 15. In this embodiment, the attachment position of the massage bar is changed compared to the first embodiment. Compared to Example 1, Example 5 is characterized in that both massage bar 626 and massage bar 636 are provided on support parts 610 and 616, rather than support parts 612 and 614. Massage bar 626 is 90 cm high from the floor, and massage bar 636 is 60 cm high from the floor. In Example 1, massage bar 26 and massage bar 36 are arranged on different combinations of support parts 10 and 16 and 12 and 14, but in Example 5, all are supported by support parts 610 and 616 on the same side. By arranging them in this way, two adjacent points can be massaged simultaneously.

[0074] Example 6 The shapes of the protrusions 38, 40, 28, 30 and the acupressure protrusions 42, 44 in Example 1 can be (a) a cylindrical dome shape consisting of a hemisphere and a cylindrical shape, (b) a dome shape consisting of a hemisphere, (c) a waterdrop shape with a low center, (d) a multiple hemisphere shape, (e) a spherical shape close to a sphere, etc., but other shapes such as a spindle shape, a spheroid shape, and a parabolic shape can also be used. Among these, the optimum effect can be obtained by using each shape according to the size of the acupressure point or by changing the diameter.

[0075] Example 7 17, a massage device 702 according to the present invention in Example 7 has a support part 706 erected in the center of a disk-shaped base 704. Massage bars 708 and 710 are respectively protruded horizontally at approximately 30 cm from the lower end of the support part 706.

[0076] A method of using the massage device 702 will now be described.

[0077] By using the massage device 702 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0078] In the case of the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, the user faces the massage device 702 and presses either the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot against the massage bar 708 or 710, and moves the massage bar 708 or 710 back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction, whereby the massage bar 708 or 710 presses against the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, causing a massage and fascial release.

[0079] By using the massage device 702 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0080] On the other hand, it is also possible to configure the support portion 706 so that the massage bars 708 and 710 are each projected horizontally at a distance of about 60 cm from the lower end thereof.

[0081] A method of using the massage device 702 when the massage device 702 is located approximately 60 cm from the lower end of the support portion 706 will be described.

[0082] By using the massage device 702 according to the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0083] In the case of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, the user faces the massage device 702 and presses any of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior against the massage bar 708 or 710, and moves the massage bar 708 or 710 back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction, whereby the massage bar 708 or 710 presses against the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, causing a massage and fascial release.

[0084] By using the massage device 702 according to the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0085] Example 8 18, a massage device 720 according to the present invention in Example 8 has parallel-arranged bases 722 and 724 connected at their centers by a base connecting part 726. A support part 728 protrudes vertically upward from the center of base 722, and a support part 730 protrudes vertically upward from the center of base 724. A massage bar 732 is connected to the vertical upper end of support part 728 and the vertical upper end of support part 730. A case where the heights of support parts 728 and 730 are approximately 30 cm will be described.

[0086] A method of using the massage device 720 in which the height of the support parts 728, 730 is about 30 cm will be described.

[0087] By using the massage device 720 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0088] In the case of the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, the user faces the massage device 720 and presses either the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot against the massage bar 732, and moves the massage bar 732 back and forth in the axial and vertical directions, whereby the massage bar 732 presses against the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, resulting in a massage and fascial release.

[0089] By using the massage device 720 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0090] On the other hand, the support portions 728 and 730 may be configured so that their heights are approximately 60 cm.

[0091] A method of using the massage device 720 when the height of the support parts 728, 730 is about 60 cm will be described.

[0092] Using the massage device 720 of the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0093] In the case of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, the user faces the massage device 720 and presses any of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior against the massage bar 732, and moves the massage bar 732 back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction, whereby the massage bar 732 presses against the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, causing a massage and fascial release.

[0094] Using the massage device 720 of the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0095] Example 9 In a massage device 740 according to the ninth embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 19, a base 742 and a base 744 are arranged in parallel and connected at their ends by a base connector 746 and a base connector 748. A support portion 750 stands upright from the connection portion between the base 742 and the base connection portion 746 . A support portion 752 stands upright from the connection portion between the base 742 and the base connection portion 748. The support portion 750 and the support portion 752 are connected at their upper ends. A support portion 754 stands upright from the connecting portion between the base 744 and the base connecting portion 746 . A support portion 756 stands upright from the connection portion between the base 744 and the base connection portion 748. The support portions 754 and 756 are connected at their upper ends. A massage bar 758 is connected between the connection point between support portion 750 and support portion 752 and the connection point between support portion 754 and support portion 756. A case where the height of massage bar 758 from bases 742 and 744 is approximately 30 cm will be described.

[0096] A method of using the massage device 740 in which the height of the massage bar 758 from the bases 742, 744 is approximately 30 cm will be described.

[0097] By using the massage device 740 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0098] In the case of the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, the user faces the massage device 740 and presses either the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot against the massage bar 758, and moves the massage bar 758 back and forth in the axial and vertical directions, whereby the massage bar 758 presses against the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, resulting in a massage and fascial release.

[0099] By using the massage device 740 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0100] On the other hand, the height of the massage bar 758 from the bases 742, 744 can also be configured to be approximately 60 cm.

[0101] A method of using the massage device 740 when the height of the massage bar 758 from the bases 742, 744 is about 60 cm will be described.

[0102] Using the massage device 740 of the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0103] In the case of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, the user faces the massage device 740 and presses any of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior against the massage bar 758, and moves the massage bar 758 back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction, whereby the massage bar 758 presses against the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, causing a massage and fascial release.

[0104] Using the massage device 740 of the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0105] Example 10 20, a massage device 770 according to the present invention in Example 10 has support parts 772, 774, and 776 that are erected, and a massage bar 778 is fixed to the midpoint between the support parts 772 and 776. A case will be described where the height of the massage bar 778 from the lower ends of the support parts 772, 774, and 776 is approximately 30 cm.

[0106] A method of using the massage device 770 in which the height of the massage bar 778 from the bottom end of the support portions 772, 774, 776 is approximately 30 cm will be described.

[0107] By using the massage device 770 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0108] In the case of the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, the user faces the massage device 770 and presses either the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot against the massage bar 778, and moves the massage bar 778 back and forth in the axial and vertical directions, whereby the massage bar 778 presses against the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, or sole of the foot, resulting in a massage and fascial release.

[0109] By using the massage device 770 according to the present invention, the user can massage the triceps surae, tibialis anterior, and soles of the feet.

[0110] The massage bar 778 may be configured so that the height from the lower end of the support portions 772, 774, 776 is approximately 60 cm.

[0111] A method of using the massage device 770 when the height of the massage bar 778 from the bottom end of the support portions 772, 774, 776 is about 60 cm will be described.

[0112] Using the massage device 770 of the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0113] In the case of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, the user faces the massage device 770 and presses any of the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior against the massage bar 778, and moves the massage bar 778 back and forth in the axial direction and perpendicular direction, whereby the massage bar 778 presses against the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior, causing a massage and fascial release.

[0114] Using the massage device 770 of the present invention, a user can massage the gluteal muscles, hamstrings, quadriceps, adductor muscles, abductor muscles, triceps surae, and tibialis anterior.

[0115] In this embodiment, an example has been described in which the support portion is composed of three support portions, namely support portions 772, 774, and 776. On the other hand, by making the support portion shape a polygonal pyramid such as a cone, triangular pyramid, or square pyramid, it is also possible to provide at least one horizontal portion on a single support portion that stands upright stably. Note that the support portion can also be a cube, rectangular parallelepiped, triangular prism, or other polygonal prism, as long as it stands upright stably. The horizontal portion can also be one or more.

Claims

1. A massage device comprising at least one support portion and at least one horizontal portion disposed on the support portion.

2. A massage device comprising at least one support portion provided on a base and at least one horizontal portion provided on the support portion.

3. At least one support provided on the base; A massage device comprising at least one gripping portion connected to a support portion, and at least one horizontal portion provided on the support portion.

4. 4. The massage device according to claim 1, wherein at least one convex portion is provided on the horizontal portion so as to face vertically upward.

5. 4. The massage device according to claim 2, wherein at least one protrusion is provided vertically upward on a base connecting portion that connects the bases together.

6. 4. The massage device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein a plurality of massage devices are connected by a base and / or a support.

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