What is a massage bed: how to choose the right one

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Spinal diseases arise from working at a computer for a long time, lifting heavy objects, and various injuries.

If therapy is not started in time, they can lead to very disastrous consequences.

therapeutic bed was created specifically for the therapeutic elimination of back problems .

Now even many doctors advise using this stimulator, but there are still conservatives in the field of medicine who do not believe in the healing properties of a massage bed.

Let's get to know the company

The founder is Cho Seung Hyun. This is a South Korean design engineer who, after graduating from university, worked in one of the companies specializing in the production of medical equipment for government orders. He was awarded several times: first by the Ministry of Science, and later by the President of South Korea for the development of a special device for the treatment of kidney stones with ultrasound.

Tell me, can a person who knows how to use his knowledge for the benefit of modern medicine, an engineer whose developments are appreciated in his own country, really be a charlatan? Why are you asking? And besides, it is his brainchild that is today’s loud brand “Nuga Best”. Reviews from doctors, visitors to free salons, and product owners indicate that products with such a label have caused a wide public response. Almost no one is left on the sidelines; everyone participates in discussions of the new product.

There are documented facts confirming that the massage bed was originally invented for Cho Seung Hyun's sick mother. She suffered from diseases of the spine, and a moment came when the elderly woman could neither sit down nor lie down on her own. Then the son began to study both official medicine and get acquainted with the ancient traditions of healing. As a result of painstaking work, the “Nuga Best” bed was created, the reviews of doctors about which are very contradictory. However, note: there is no total denial or negativity in them at all.

Other appliances followed the bed. This is how the “Nuga Best” trademark appeared. Reviews from doctors about her were initially few and cautious. This is understandable, because the main principle of medicine is: “Do no harm.”

Since 2004, the company's products have been represented on the Russian market.

Review of models with descriptions

A massage bed is an innovative piece of equipment for personal use or commercial purposes. The model is universal, as it allows you to work out the entire body - from crown to heels. The comfortable device is aimed at overall improvement of health and well-being, as well as local effects - strengthening the spine, stimulating muscles, normalizing blood and lymph flow, eliminating pain, traction, massage of the patient, treatment of diseases. Korean massage beds are the most popular and in demand today.

The following types of model exist:

• massage mat is a convenient mobile device with low cost and optimal quality. The massage mat can be placed on any flat surface and can be taken with you on the road, out of town or on a visit. It is equipped with rollers that provide back massage. In the area of ​​the buttocks, thighs, and limbs there are additional vibrating mechanisms that have a slight relaxing effect. Example models – Casada Medimat, Casada Body Shape, EGO Com Forte;
• massage bed is a stationary piece of furniture equipped with a control panel. The bed is equipped with an infrared carbon panel and jade rollers, which have a powerful healing effect. There are from 4 to 6 levels of intensity of the rollers, which is important for achieving and maintaining a positive result. The model is adjustable according to a person’s height, weight, proportions, and can be used for massage daily or periodically. Popular Korean manufacturers - Migun, Nuga Best, Guifuren or Chinese - Lotus, Lotus Lux, Docstor;
• massage and therapeutic complex is a multifunctional device with a unique design, ergonomic design, and a wide range of options. The massage bed is equipped with external and internal massaging elements and additional physiotherapeutic units. External massage heads are located along the back and lower back, providing an intense and high-quality effect. Hidden massage paths provide a warming effect on the arms, shoulders, and neck. At the bottom of the bed there is a whole system of rotating heads for foot massage. Examples of such beds are models from the Japanese brand Yamaguchi KENKO or the Russian company VITAL RAYS.

Massage and therapeutic complex

Massage bed

Massage mat

"Nuga Best" currently

What do we have today? Official statistics state that at the moment:

• in Russia, 2,000 massage beds are installed in salons;
• 30 cities in the country offer healing using a South Korean device;
• 10 thousand people visit exhibition halls every day and use the bed for healing;
• studies conducted at the Pavlov Medical University in St. Petersburg and at the Kazan Republican Clinical Hospital confirmed the effectiveness of Nuga Best products.

Reviews from doctors? We will present them below. And not just reviews, but clinical studies.

Moreover, at the Russian Scientific Center, headed by Academician Razumov, a method of using a massager to combat various diseases is being developed. In the near future, it will be included in the advanced training program for Russian doctors.

"Nuga Best": good or bad?

It would seem that having become familiar with such facts confirmed by official sources, one can calm down and sing the praises of Nuga Best products. Reviews from doctors, patients (both laudatory and negative), and simply curious people cannot be ignored. However, not all so simple.

1. Firstly, you should not unconditionally believe everything that they tell you in showrooms. They don’t conduct any examinations there, and they don’t even have any idea about your health condition. Therefore, before deciding to visit a salon or purchase a product from an advertised brand, you need to consult your doctor. Only he can answer you whether the massager will help or whether you will simply throw money away.

2. Secondly, you should not elevate rugs, belts or a “Nuga Best” bed to the rank of a panacea for all ills. Reviews from doctors repeatedly emphasize this and focus our attention on this. The brand's products are just massagers. They can complement complex treatment, but not replace it completely.

3. Thirdly, no one has canceled the contraindications that every medication has. The individual characteristics of any organism also make themselves felt. For one this is good, for another it can lead to disastrous consequences. And safety precautions when using the equipment must be strictly observed.

As you can see, the point is not that Nuga Best products are useless. Reviews from doctors nowhere indicate its ineffectiveness. The fact is that many of us, as always, without understanding our health, succumb to mass advertising suggestions. This is where all the negativity comes from: exacerbation of chronic diseases, side effects, the appearance of neoplasms (this is especially typical for women with their fibroids, cysts and other gynecological diseases).

Tips for choosing

The main working element of a massage bed is a movable roller. When choosing a device, they look at the material from which the parts are made and at the mechanism that moves them along the working surface. More often, rollers are made of healing stones or wear-resistant ceramics. Some models of massage beds have infrared lamps. They are effective in advanced inflammatory processes of the peripheral nervous system.

A simple bed with a lifting mechanism, DIY assembly step by step

A bed with an enlarged caster area is more suitable for tall people, so it is important to consider the working surface area. The base material matters. The frame of expensive bed models is made from welded metal structures and dense wood. This is important for people with heavy weight.

Transformable beds, in which the angle of elevation changes, allow you to combine reading a book or watching TV with a massage. If there is a shortage of space, a device with a folding function is suitable. A massage device is a necessary purchase for the home. It is recommended to use it only with the permission of a doctor after examination and assessment of health status.

Material of manufacture

Working surface area

Additional functionality

"Nuga Best" (doctors' reviews): contraindications for use

Manufacturers often talk about the harmlessness of tourmanium ceramics, on which the operation of devices from the Korean company is based. But, according to Dr. Agapkin, it is better to refuse Nuga Best if you have:

• hypertension - heating leads to increased blood pressure;
• varicose veins, because blood stagnation in the vessels is possible;
• purulent processes - infrared radiation contributes to the spread of the disease to healthy areas;
• tumors, fibroids and other gynecological diseases;
• elevated temperature because the procedure may increase the load on the heart.

Therefore, it is worth listening to doctors’ reviews before purchasing Nuga Best. Contraindications (or rather, ignoring them) can only worsen your condition.

Massage bed device

The basis of the massager is an internal projector - a mechanism consisting of jade rollers rotating and heated by a source of infrared radiation. The heating temperature is 35-70°C/.

The internal projector moves along the spine under the main mat, covered with hygroscopic material that absorbs sweat well, making the procedure more comfortable. An additional one is attached to the main mat with straps. The angle of inclination between the main mat and the surface on which the head is located can be varied from 10 to 30 degrees.

The following accessories are included in the kit:

• additional warming mat made of tourmanium;
• five-ball jade projector;
• belt for a five-ball projector;
• low frequency massage pillow.

An additional heat mat is used for additional heating of any parts of the body. The five-ball projector can be used to massage the limbs; for ease of use, it can be placed in a belt designed for this purpose. A low-frequency pillow is used for myostimulation and reduction of excess fat on the abdomen, hips, and buttocks.

All additional accessories are connected to the panel located on the side of the bed, where the thermostat is also located. If desired, massage with additional devices is carried out in parallel with the main massage. The desired modes can be set using the remote control.

When will a bed help us?

Experts say that procedures on it can bring tangible help in the following cases:

• for diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• for disorders of the nervous system;
• for heart disease;
• with physical or nervous fatigue, weather sensitivity and chronic fatigue;
• if you want to get rid of excess weight;
• in adolescents to control posture.

And yet, weigh all the pros and cons, look again at the doctors’ reviews before purchasing the Nuga Best bed. The price for it is quite high - exceeds 100 thousand rubles. Used beds usually cost from 70 to 85 thousand rubles.

Cost of a massage bed

Ease of installation and operation allows you to use Nuga Best at home. However, not everyone can purchase such a bed: the price of the Nuga Best NM5000 product, for example, is about 130 thousand rubles, the prices of analogues (not significantly different functionally) from other manufacturers are from 100 to 200 thousand rubles and higher.

But is it really necessary to buy a massage bed for personal use? Muscle spasm, which causes pain in osteochondrosis, is an attempt by the body to save the disc and keep the affected segment of the spine in a normal position.

Hardware massage can relieve spasms, but is not able to strengthen the muscles as much as therapeutic exercises or swimming. As a result, spasms and accompanying pain attacks will recur.

To prevent osteochondrosis and slow down the degenerative process that destroys intervertebral discs, cheaper methods or those that do not require any financial costs are much better suited: swimming, regular ten-kilometer walks (strengthening not only skeletal, but also heart muscles), daily isometric exercises (for which it is enough to make do with just a chair or couch).

Mattress "Nuga Best": reviews from doctors

Actually, the doctors themselves do not say anything bad about tourmanium mats. True, they do not classify them as official medicine, and believe that they are intended, rather, for healthy people, and serve more for prevention.

On the other hand, it has long been known that the body recovers best during sleep, and tourmanium ceramics allows you to activate all its resources. Manufacturers claim that the Nuga Best mattress can help:

1. For protrusions, osteochondrosis, hernias. By setting a comfortable temperature, you help relax muscles and improve blood circulation.
2. To normalize sleep and restore the nervous system. This is ensured by the magnetic field that acts on us during the night.

3. To eliminate skin diseases. IR rays restore biochemical balance, thereby improving metabolic processes.

Contraindications

Like any other medical procedure, mechanical massage using a bed has a number of contraindications. First of all, it is worth highlighting three groups of people for whom the procedure is contraindicated:

• Children under three years of age. At such a young age, the soft and hard tissues are still quite weak. The massage bed puts relatively more stress on the spine and muscles, so the child may get injured.
• Pregnant women. For pregnant women, massage is quite dangerous. If the procedure is performed in the first trimester of pregnancy, a miscarriage may occur. In the later stages, it can harm the fetus or provoke premature birth.
• People with implants. Massage is prohibited for people who have pacemakers, metal or plastic plates and other foreign objects in the body.

In addition, there are specific contraindications to the procedure:

• serious spinal injuries;
• malignant tumors;
• stroke or myocardial infarction;
• skin diseases such as dermatitis, furunculosis, etc.;
• menstrual period in women;
• rehabilitation period after surgery.

You can learn more about possible contraindications from the following video clip, an excerpt from the program “About the Most Important Thing”:

What is the strength of the Nuga Best belt?

Among all the brand's products, this one is considered the most convenient. This is due, first of all, to its compactness. The “Nuga Best” belt (doctors’ reviews of it, by the way, are very favorable) can be put on at any time and continue to go about your business. The procedure will only take 20 minutes.

The device will help:

• cope with lower back pain and calf cramps;
• get rid of heel spurs;
• forget about vascular diseases and flaccid paralysis of the lower extremities;
• control your own weight and acquire seductive shapes thanks to the breakdown of fats;
• improve intestinal motility.

Required features and additional features

The massage bed is equipped with a vibrating and roller mechanism. Vibration promotes maximum relaxation, and built-in rollers produce a massaging effect. There are beds with built-in massage heads that work on the most problematic areas of the body. A device with a spinal traction option successfully copes with pain, tension, and discomfort arising from scoliosis and curvature. Thermal effects promote general relaxation of the body.

The main function of a massage bed is to provide a person with a comfortable position for rest, relaxation, and relaxation. The device provides a general massage, as well as an enhanced massage effect on certain areas where the greatest tension is felt.

Additional features of such beds:

• myostimulation - the massage bed is equipped with a built-in electric myostimulator, which affects the muscles with electrical impulses of a given strength and frequency. Muscle stimulation is an effective physiotherapeutic technique aimed at treating, restoring the body, correcting the figure, eliminating skin imperfections;
• magnetotherapy - special magnets allow you to create static magnetic fields that have a positive effect on human health and well-being. The method has long been recognized as effective, therefore it is widely used to strengthen the immune system, restore energy, and for speedy rehabilitation after a serious illness or surgery;
• ionization - a built-in ionizer allows you to improve the air in the room where the massage bed is located. The device saturates the atmosphere with negatively charged ions, moisturizes, softens the air flow, increases oxygen concentration, and has a powerful bactericidal effect. All this has a positive effect on people’s mood and well-being;
• acupressure - acupressure technique borrowed from oriental medicine. Its essence lies in pressure on certain points of the human body, through which the healing of internal organs or systems occurs. The maximum number of reflex zones is located on the feet, back, chest, and along the spine. This problem is best solved by a massage bed with jade rollers.

Product performance of “Nuga Best”

As already mentioned, you can hear a lot of reviews about the company’s products. Most patients note:

• therapeutic effect (restoration of spine flexibility, body functions);
• aesthetic effect (weight loss, reduction of fat deposits);
• emotional effect (getting rid of irritability and anxiety, normalizing sleep).

In conclusion, I would like to summarize what has been said. You should not unconditionally believe in the healing power of Nuga Best devices and succumb to advertising zombies. Many factors must be taken into account, including individual characteristics. And, of course, before purchasing the company’s products, you should consult your doctor.

Recommendations for use

Depending on the position on the massage bed, certain areas of the body are exposed to the most intense effects.

Warming up before massage

Position – lying down or half-sitting, back on an additional heating mat, legs on the main one. Recommended for general relaxation before a massage and relieving back pain.

Basic mode

Position – lying on your back. The back is on the main mat. Used for relaxation and general restoration of tone.

Active impact on the cervical spine

Position – lying on your back, head located at a distance of 10-15 cm from the edge of the main mat. This mode is used for problems in the cervical spine.

Active impact on the lumbar region

Position – lying on your back, head protrudes 10-15 cm beyond the edge of the main mat. This regimen is used for problems in the lumbar spine.

Read also…. Types and techniques of children's therapeutic massage

Active impact on the abdominal area

Position – lying on your stomach on the main mat. The mode is used to stimulate digestion, eliminate fat deposits in the abdominal area, and nervous tension.

The duration of the procedure should not exceed 30-40 minutes.