Pressing tool

Abstract

To provide a pressing instrument capable of pressing the obturator internus muscle more appropriately than conventional instruments. [Solution] The pressing device 1 is for inserting into the vagina or anus and pressing the obturator internus muscle, and includes a gripping part 2 that is held by the user, a long part 3 connected to the gripping part 2, and a protruding part 5 that protrudes from a position away from the gripping part 2 and near a tip 4 of the long part 3, and at least a part of the long part 3 including the tip 4 can be inserted into the vagina or anus, and the protruding part 5 can press the obturator internus muscle when at least a part of the long part 3 is inserted into the vagina or anus. In addition, by placing the user's buttocks on the upper surface 6 of the gripping part 2, it is possible to press the obturator internus muscle from outside the buttocks. This makes it possible to press the obturator internus muscle from inside and outside the body.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a pressing device for insertion into the vagina or anus and for pressing the obturator internus muscle. [Background technology]

[0002] Myofascial Pelvic Pain Syndrome (MPPS) is a common condition in which pain occurs in the obturator internus muscle, which is one of the external rotator muscles of the thigh, due to stress placed on the muscle. MPPS is known to cause lower abdominal and genital discomfort, lower abdominal and genital pain, and sometimes frequent urination and residual urine, as well as lower back pain.

[0003] In order to alleviate the above-mentioned diseases of the obturator internus muscle, it is effective to apply moderate pressure to the obturator internus muscle, and a training device disclosed in Patent Document 1 (hereinafter referred to as "prior art") has been known as a technique capable of massaging the muscles that make up the buttocks, such as the obturator internus muscle, and strengthening them.

[0004] According to the above-mentioned conventional technology, the training device is set so as to follow the groove of the user's buttocks (gluteal cleft) and the user intentionally holds the training device between their buttocks, thereby applying moderate pressure to muscle groups located in the buttocks, such as the obturator internus, gluteus maximus, and gluteus medius, and strengthening the obturator internus and other muscles. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0005] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 6865514 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0006] In the above-mentioned conventional technology, a moderate amount of pressure is applied to the obturator internus muscle and the like by clamping an instrument between the buttocks, but it cannot be said that the purpose is to alleviate diseases of the obturator internus muscle, and there has been a demand for a means that can more appropriately apply pressure to the obturator internus muscle to alleviate the above-mentioned diseases.

[0007] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pressing instrument that can apply pressure to the obturator internus muscle more appropriately than conventional instruments. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] (1) In the present invention, there is provided a pressing device for inserting into a vagina or anus and pressing the obturator internus muscle from the outside (buttocks), the pressing device comprising a holding portion held by a user, a long portion connected to the holding portion, and a protruding portion that is located away from the holding portion and protrudes at a position near the tip of the long portion, and at least a portion of the long portion including the tip is insertable into the vagina or anus, and the obturator internus muscle can be pressed by the protruding portion when at least a portion of the long portion is inserted into the vagina or anus.

[0009] According to the present invention having the characteristic described above in (1), when at least a part of the long part including the tip is inserted into the vagina or anus, the protruding part can press against the obturator internus muscle, so that it is possible to apply pressure to the obturator internus muscle by pressing the protruding part, and the gripping part can apply pressure from the buttocks.

[0010] (2) Also, in the present invention, the long portion has a curved portion that is curved in a predetermined direction and a non-curved portion that is not curved, and the non-curved portion is located between the curved portion and the grip portion.

[0011] According to the present invention having the feature as described above in (2), since the long part has a curved part, it becomes possible to smoothly insert and remove the pushing instrument into and from the vagina or anus.

[0012] (3) Also, in the present invention, the protruding portion protrudes in a direction that is approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction, which is the direction in which a portion of the long portion is inserted into the vagina or the anus, and in a direction that is approximately the same as the extension direction, which is the direction extending from the non-curved portion to the gripping portion.

[0013] According to the present invention having the characteristic described above in (3), the protruding portion is formed so that the protruding direction is approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction, making it easier to adjust the area and direction to be pressed.

[0014] (4) In addition, in the present invention, the user can press the obturator internus muscle by pulling the gripping portion while a part of the long portion is inserted into the vagina or anus. Furthermore, the external obturator internus muscle can be pressed by pressing the buttocks against the pressing instrument of the present invention placed on the user's body.

[0015] According to the present invention having the characteristic described above in (4), with a portion of the long portion inserted into the vagina or anus, the user can grasp the gripping portion and pull it to press on the obturator internus muscle, making it possible to easily apply pressure to the obturator internus muscle.

[0016] (5) Furthermore, in the present invention, the tip and the protruding portion can press the obturator internus muscle.

[0017] According to the present invention having the above characteristic (5), since the obturator internus muscle can be pressed by both the tip and the protruding portion, it becomes possible to easily change the area to be pressed and the pressing method.

[0018] (6) In the present invention, the grip portion has a flat surface and can be placed with the flat surface facing down.

[0019] According to the present invention having the above feature (6), since the pressing instrument can be placed with the flat surface of the grip portion facing down, the pressing instrument can be easily placed on the placement surface.

[0020] (7) Furthermore, in the present invention, when the device is placed on the table, the user can place his or her buttocks on the gripping portion to press the obturator internus muscle.

[0021] According to the present invention having the characteristic described above in (7), it becomes possible to press the obturator internus muscle from the outside of the buttocks with the gripping portion, and it becomes possible to prevent the pressing instrument from moving when the buttocks is placed on the gripping portion.

[0022] (8) In the present invention, the long portion has an inner portion made of a non-deformable member and an outer portion made of a deformable member.

[0023] According to the present invention having the characteristic described above in (8), since the inside of the long portion is made of a non-deformable material and the outside is made of a deformable material, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of pain when inserted into the vagina or anus or when pressed, and it is also possible to suppress deformation due to use.

[0024] (9) In the present invention, the non-deformable member is made of metal, and the deformable member is made of resin.

[0025] According to the present invention having the above feature (9), the non-deformable member of the long portion is made of metal and the deformable member is made of resin, so that the long portion can be both hard and soft.

[0026] (10) In addition, in the present invention, a heating portion is provided inside the gripping portion and in contact with the non-deformable portion.

[0027] According to the present invention having the above characteristic (10), a heating portion is provided inside the holding portion and is configured to be in contact with the non-deformable portion, so that the heat generated in the heating portion can be efficiently transferred to the tip of the long portion through the non-deformable portion made of metal. Effect of the Invention

[0028] Advantageous Effects of Invention According to the present invention, there is an effect that pressure on the obturator internus muscle can be more suitably performed than in the past. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0029] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a pressing instrument according to the present invention. [Diagram 2] 2 is a plan view of the pressing tool as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrow Z in FIG. [Diagram 3] 2 is a side view of the pressing tool as viewed in the direction indicated by the arrow X in FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0030] Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing one embodiment of a pressing instrument according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view of the pressing instrument as viewed from the direction indicated by arrow Z in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a side view of the pressing instrument as viewed from the direction indicated by arrow X in FIG. 1.

[0031] <Overall configuration of the pressing device> The pressing instrument 1 according to this embodiment shown in Figures 1 to 3 is an instrument that is inserted into the vagina or anus and, while inserted into the vagina or anus, presses the obturator internus muscle, which is one of the external rotator muscles of the thigh, and is equipped with a gripping portion 2 that is held by the user, a long portion 3 that is connected to the gripping portion 2, and a protruding portion 5 that is located away from the gripping portion 2 and protrudes from a position near the tip 4 of the long portion 3.

[0032] Regarding the preferred specifications of the pressing tool 1, the weight of the pressing tool 1 is preferably 50 g to 500 g, more preferably 100 g to 300 g, and the length of the pressing tool 1 is preferably 10 cm to 30 cm, more preferably 12 cm to 20 cm.

[0033] Hereinafter, each component of the pressing instrument 1 according to this embodiment will be described with reference to Figs. 1 to 3.

[0034] <About the grip> The grip portion 2 has an upper surface 6 and a lower surface 7. As described below, the upper surface 6 is formed so that, with the grip portion 2 placed on a placement surface S (see FIG. 3), a user can place their buttocks on the grip portion 2 to press the obturator internus muscle. The lower surface 7 corresponds to a "plane" in the claims, and is formed flat so that the grip portion 2 can be placed on the placement surface S with the lower surface 7 facing down.

[0035] <About the long section> The long portion 3 is formed so that at least a part of the long portion 3 including the tip 4 can be inserted into the vagina or the anus. More specifically, the long portion 3 has a curved portion 8 that is curved in a predetermined direction (in this embodiment, curved so as to be convex toward the side indicated by the arrow Y shown in Figs. 1 and 2) and a non-curved portion 9 that is not curved. The non-curved portion 9 is formed so as to be located between the curved portion 8 and the grip portion 2.

[0036] The long section 3 has an inner portion formed of a non-deformable member and an outer portion formed of a deformable member. The thickness of the non-deformable member is preferably 1 cm to 4 cm, more preferably 1 cm to 3 cm. The thickness of the deformable member is preferably 0.5 mm to 3 mm, more preferably 0.5 mm to 2 mm.

[0037] The non-deformable member is made of, for example, metal, and the deformable member is made of, for example, resin (synthetic resin). Metals that are the material of the non-deformable member should have a rigidity that can suppress deformation of the long portion 3, and examples of such metals include aluminum, copper, iron, and silver. In addition, resins that are the material of the deformable member should be ones that are unlikely to damage the mucous membrane of the vagina or anus, are unlikely to cause pain when inserted into the vagina or anus, improve the operability of the pressing device 1, and can be kept clean, and examples of such resins include silicone rubber (silicone resin) and polyamide resin (nylon resin).

[0038] <About protruding parts> The protruding portion 5 is formed near the tip 4 of the long portion 3 so as to protrude in the direction opposite to the direction indicated by the arrow Y shown in Fig. 1. More specifically, the protruding portion 5 is formed so as to protrude in a direction approximately perpendicular to the insertion direction (the direction indicated by the arrow X shown in Figs. 1 and 2) in which a part of the long portion 3 is inserted into the vagina or anus, and in a direction approximately the same as the extension direction which is the direction extending from the non-curving portion 9 to the grip portion 2.

[0039] With the protruding portion 5 having the above-mentioned configuration, the pressing instrument 1 can press the obturator internus muscle with the protruding portion 5 by the user pulling the gripping portion 2 in substantially the same direction as the protruding portion is protruding with a part of the long portion 3 inserted into the vagina or anus. Also, by pressing the tip 4, the obturator internus muscle can be pressed.

[0040] <Modifications of the pressing tool> The pressing tool 1 according to this embodiment may employ a modified configuration in which a heating section (not shown) is provided in addition to the above configuration.

[0041] In order to alleviate diseases of the obturator internus muscle, it is effective to heat the obturator internus muscle, and the heating unit is provided to heat the long portion 3 including the tip 4 and the protruding portion 5. The heating unit includes, for example, a power source and electric heating means that generates heat when supplied with power, and is provided inside the gripping portion 2, and is configured so that the electric heating means comes into contact with the non-deformable portion made of metal.

[0042] When this modified example is adopted, the metal to be used as the material for the non-deformable portion may be one that has a rigidity sufficient to suppress deformation of the long portion 3 and also has good thermal conductivity.

[0043] With the above-mentioned configuration, the heat generated by the electric heating means of the heating portion is transferred to the non-deformed portion, and the long portion 3 including the tip 4 and the protruding portion 5 is heated to an appropriate temperature.

[0044] <How to use the pressure tool> Next, a method of using the pressing tool 1 will be described. First, a part of the long part 3 is inserted into the vagina or anus in the direction indicated by the arrow X in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, with the tip 4 and the protruding part 5 of the long part 3 as the tip. After inserting a part of the long part 3 into the vagina or anus, the contact part of the protruding part 5 and the tip 4 on the inner wall of the vagina or anus is adjusted. Thereafter, the user pulls the grip part 2 in approximately the same direction as the protruding part protrudes, thereby pressing the obturator internus muscle with the protruding part 5. In addition, the tip 4 is pressed against the obturator internus muscle.

[0045] <Other uses of the pressure tool> Next, other methods of using the pressing tool 1 will be described. First, the grip portion 2 is placed on the placement surface S (see FIG. 3) with the lower surface 7 of the grip portion 2 facing down. Then, the user places the buttocks on the upper surface 6 of the grip portion 2, thereby pressing the obturator internus muscle from the outside of the buttocks.

[0046] <Actions and Effects Obtained by the Present Embodiment> According to this embodiment having the above configuration, when at least a portion of the long portion 3 including the tip 4 is inserted into the vagina or anus, the protruding portion 5 can press against the obturator internus muscle, making it possible to apply pressure to the obturator internus muscle by pressing against the protruding portion 5.

[0047] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the long portion 3 has a curved portion, the pressing instrument 1 can be smoothly inserted into and removed from the vagina or anus.

[0048] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the protruding portion 5 is formed so that the protruding direction is substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction, so that it is possible to easily adjust the portion and direction to be pressed.

[0049] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, with a portion of the long portion 3 inserted into the vagina or anus, the user can grasp the gripping portion 2 and pull it to press against the obturator internus muscle, making it possible to easily apply pressure to the obturator internus muscle.

[0050] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the obturator internus muscle can be pressed by both the tip 4 and the protruding portion 5, it is possible to easily change the area to be pressed and the pressing method.

[0051] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the pressing instrument 1 can be placed on the placement surface S easily because the flat surface (lower surface 7) of the grip portion 2 can be placed downward.

[0052] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the grip portion 2 can press the obturator internus muscle from outside the user's buttocks, and when the buttocks are placed on the grip portion 2, movement of the pressing tool 1 can be suppressed.

[0053] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, since the inside of the long portion 3 is a non-deformable material and the outside is a deformable material, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of pain when inserted into the vagina or anus or when pressed, and it is also possible to suppress deformation due to use.

[0054] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, the non-deformable member of the long portion 3 is made of metal, and the deformable member is made of resin, so that the long portion 3 can be both hard and soft.

[0055] Furthermore, according to this embodiment, by providing a heating section that is provided inside the holding portion 2 and that is configured to be in contact with the non-deformable portion, it is possible to efficiently transmit the heat generated in the heating section to the tip 4 of the long portion 3 through the non-deformable portion formed of metal.

[0056] As described above, according to this embodiment, it is possible to exert pressure on the obturator internus muscle more appropriately than in the past.

[0057] The configurations described in the above embodiments can be modified as appropriate within the scope of the present invention, and are not limited to the configurations of the above embodiments. [Explanation of symbols]

[0058] 1...Pressing tool 2...Gripping part 3...Long section 4…Tip 5...Protrusion 6…Top surface 7…Bottom surface 8…Bend 9…Non-curved section S…Placement surface

Claims

1. A pressing device for inserting into the vagina or anus and pressing the obturator internus muscle, A gripping portion that is gripped by a user; A long portion connected to the gripping portion; a protruding portion that is located away from the gripping portion and protrudes at a position near the tip of the long portion, The long portion has a curved portion curved in a predetermined direction and a non-curved portion located between the curved portion and the grip portion, the protruding portion protrudes in a direction that is substantially perpendicular to an insertion direction in which the vicinity of the tip of the elongated portion is inserted into the vagina or the anus, and in a direction that is substantially the same as an extension direction in which the elongated portion extends from the non-curving portion to the gripping portion, A pressing instrument in which, with a portion of the long portion including the tip vicinity inserted into the vagina or the anus, a user can pull the gripping portion in the extension direction, thereby pressing the obturator internus muscle with the protrusion.

2. A pressing instrument as described in claim 1, capable of pressing the obturator internus muscle with the tip and the protrusion.

3. The gripping portion has a flat surface, The pressing device of claim 1 , capable of being placed on said flat surface.

4. A pressing device as described in claim 3, wherein when placed on the device, the user can press the obturator internus muscle by placing their buttocks on the gripping portion.

5. A pressing device as described in claim 1, wherein the long portion has a non-deformable member on the inside and a deformable member on the outside.

6. The non-deformable member is a metal, The pressing instrument according to claim 5 , wherein the deformable member is made of a synthetic resin.

7. Equipped with a heating unit, The pressing instrument according to claim 6 , wherein the heating portion is provided inside the gripping portion and is in contact with the non-deformable portion.

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