Back to Normal
SPINAL- and other symmetrical massager
Your soothing portable tension reliever
Recommended by:
Sports physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Orthopaedic surgeons, Biomechanical engineers, Neurologists, International Sportsmen
Supplied by:
Back to Normal
Ed Blignaut
South Africa +27833993081
NECK MASSAGE
Seated or standing
Roll up and down the neck, back and sides
BACK MASSAGES
The back can be massaged in a number of ways:
1. ELBOW REST low pressure method
Sit down on the floor, then lower yourself onto your elbows with bent knees. Place the B2N at the base of the spine under the buttocks. Move backwards and forwards 5cm a few (5?) times, then move the B2N about 10cm up the spine.
Position the balls so that each is on the muscle on either side of the spine. Repeat the backwards and forwards movement another (3?) times, then move the B2N further up the spine, repeating until the neck is reached. This will massage the spinal muscles and mobilise the facet and sacrum joints.
Repeat 2 to 3 times, focusing on problem areas such as the lower back. After some practice, move the body to and fro laterally (sideways) as well.
2. FLAT ON BACK high pressure (fig 2)
Lie flat on your back with the B2N underneath your buttocks, knees raised and arms beside you on the floor (arms raised here to see B2N)
Move backwards and forwards by equal amounts 5 times, as well as sideways to the left and right, to and fro. Raise and lower the pelvis 3 times on the B2N, then move the B2N about 10cm up until the neck is reached. This method allows better focus and rests the neck, but is slower.
3. LEAN AGAINST THE WALL (fig 3)
Position the B2N between your back and the wall in a slightly crouched position. Repeat the above movements vertically by straightening and bending the legs. This takes some practice but can be useful when floor space is limited.
Holding one end as a handle, the B2N may be also held between the wall and shoulder-blade.
4. NON-DIY LAZY WAY
Lie face down on a firm bed. Allow a friend to use the B2N to massage your spine using a rolling pin action- delightfully soothing!
5. FOR THE RUGGED DIE-HARDS (fig 4)
This exercise allows you to perk up your abs at the same time! Lie down on your back as in fig 2.
Raise one knee vertically so that the shin is horizontal. Rotate the knee 5x in a wide circle. If clicking sounds in your back are heard, it could mean that the facet joints need mobilizing. The exercise may be repeated with the B2N in a position in which the clicking stops. This may take some weeks! If there is no clicking when the B2N is removed, your mobilisation has succeeded! Repeat with the other leg.
Feeling Strong? Rotate both knees simultaneously. About 10 times is a good toner.
ABDOMEN
Best standing
HAMSTRINGS, CALVES, THIGHS
Best seated
THE B2N HAS SEVERAL BENEFITS (see credentials page):
· MASSAGES the following muscles:
Back muscles
Neck
Abdomen
Thighs
Hamstrings
Calves
s
· RELIEVES STRESS ON MUSCLES IN SPASM
· CAN BE FOCUSED ON PAINFUL POINTS/AREAS
· MOBILIZES spinal facet (1) and sacroiliac (2) joints:
Posterior (rear) view of the spine
MASSAGING / EXERCISING HINTS
For the following routines, tight clothing (vest, leotard) is helpful, as well as a small, clean carpet to lie on.
· The BACK TO NORMAL (B2N) is a simple, robust massager for all who experience back and other muscle aches
· It may be tucked into a bag and easily forms part of your daily exercise routine.
· The hollow B2N's will collapse if too much (potentially harmful) pressure is applied.
· The position of the balls on the bar may be altered to suit your needs / build. Regular re-positioning is not advised - loosens balls.
· Those with defined medical problems should only use the B2N under medical supervision to avoid aggravating symptoms.
· The B2N can help you return speedily to peak health and fitness for competitive sport following back and hip injuries.
· The B2N has been carefully scrutinised by top level sports physiotherapists, orthopaedic surgeons, chiropractors, biomechanical engineers, neurologists, pregnant mothers and international sportsmen / women.
· The B2N is colourfast – no dye rubs off.
· Short fibre balls are used to limit fibre rub off with use.
