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Most people carry a great deal of tension in the neck or leg area of the body,
and they frequently experience unbearable pain. A specialized electronic
massager will release all that negative tension, helping the user to relax. Does
an electronic muscle massager really work? Yes it does, as long it is used
properly.
Advantagesofelectricmusclemassagers
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The report tells the story of a 38-year-old lady who was smoking cigarettes
for 15 year and was frequently suffering from migraines. She experienced
excruciating pain from the right side of her head all the way to her neck.
Over-the-counter painkillers proved to be useless and after a couple of days, a
friend of her helped the lady massage the affected area with a handheld
electric massager. She focused on the area below the angle of the jaw and
held the device there for more than twenty minutes. Five days after the
massage, the woman was diagnosed with left-sided paralysis and dysarthria
(a severe speech disorder in which the patient cannot pronounce words
clearly, although the meaning and the linguistic content are normal). Doctors
confirmed that the cause was an internal carotid artery dissection which
triggered a massive ischemic stroke.
A widespread misconception about pain is that "regardless where it is, just
keep rubbing and you will feel better". By doing exactly this, a young woman,
with no stroke risks, suffered a disabling heart attack that changed her whole
life. Therefore, the warnings to be careful when you massage the area in the
proximity of the carotid artery and always keep the device moving are serious
and have major consequences.
The story should at least serve as a caution to anyone using a handheld
electric massager. People need to be aware of the consequences and
understand the risks of using these devices in a wrong way. Read closely the
usage instructions and never use the massager in forbidden areas of the body.
Othertypesofmusclemassagers
Electro-acupuncture is an additional type of electric muscle massage. Also
known as PENS (Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), the treatment
involves combining acupuncture principles with an electric device that delivers
electric pulses into the patient's muscles. Used to target and remove the pain,
[2]
the treatment improves general wellbeing and research by Ling Ma (2009)
found it treats vomiting symptoms in patients undergoing chemotherapy.
On the other hand, an electric muscle massage chair has been widely used for
years in patients struggling with unbearable body pain. The goal of such a
mechanism is to relive soreness and help the muscles relax. These therapeutic
chairs are often found in spas where clients can undergo a relaxing massage
during a pedicure session for example.
To conclude, an electronic muscle massager can have excellent results on
people's bodies as long as the device is used accordingly. Rather than pay a
lot of money on massage sessions at a salon, investing in such a device is a
lot cheaper. Yet, for optimal results, it is paramount to read the instructions
manual. Do not use the device for extended periods of time on the same area
of the body because you risk doing more harm than good. Opt for a low
intensify of the massager and only amplify if the body can handle increased
power-up.
References
1. WANG, N. and GRANT, A. (2004) Carotid Dissection Associated with a
handheld electric massager "Stroke", South Med J, 97 (12), p. 12621263
2. MA, L. (2009) Acupuncture as a complementary therapy in
chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, Proc (Bayl Univ Med
Cent). 22(2), p.138141
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AbouttheAuthor
Jefferey Morgan is a professional blogger and content writer. He has been an
avid health enthusiast all his life and even works for a site hitachiwand.co.uk
that provides a wide range of electronic muscle massagers. Apart he loves to
swim, hike, run whenever he finds the time.
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