Proper vacuum massage: methodology

Massage has become an integral part of our lives both as a treatment and as a preventative measure for many diseases. In addition, it is an effective method to relax, relieve stress, and restore vitality. Over its many-thousand-year history, various methods and techniques have emerged, and healers from different continents and countries have resorted to it. The unprecedented freedom of movement and communication has recently opened up other unique ways of influencing the body, including vacuum massage, in addition to classical massage.

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Indications for the procedure

The scope of application of vacuum massage is quite extensive. Indications for its implementation are achieving a therapeutic effect in diseases of the upper respiratory tract, musculoskeletal system, osteochondrosis, rheumatoid arthritis, headache, hypertension, neuritis of the facial nerve. And yet, it is more common in the cosmetology field. Due to the fact that it enhances blood microcirculation in the epidermis, accelerates metabolic processes, saturates tissues with oxygen and nutrients, removes toxins, vacuum massage has a positive effect on the skin, makes it more elastic. It is also used for weight loss, improving body contours, getting rid of cellulite and stretch marks, cicatricial formations, reducing muscle tension after sports and heavy physical labor.

For weight loss

Vacuum massage is often used in combination with other weight loss methods. Its effect on weight loss is based on the principle of the difference in internal and external pressure. Air is forced out of a jar or a special device, intracellular pressure increases in the area of its application, due to which the skin penetrates into its vacuum space and a rupture of fatty tissue occurs. At the same time, the activity of lymph flow increases, metabolism is enhanced, the process of fat burning and removal of decay products from the body is accelerated. By combining vacuum massage with diet and exercise, there is a chance to get good results without sagging flabby skin.

For varicose veins

With many beneficial effects on tissues and organs of vacuum massage, it also has contraindications. One of them is varicose veins. Vacuum massage of legs with varicose veins is strictly prohibited, because it can damage fragile vessels of the extremities. However, it can be carried out on other areas, remote from the legs.

For cervical osteochondrosis

Cervical osteochondrosis is accompanied by dizziness, nausea, pain in the head, neck, back, shoulders and arms, high blood pressure and a number of other unpleasant symptoms. It is treated in a complex manner: with medication, therapeutic exercise, massage. The latter should be very careful and cover the back of the head, collar area and part of the back. It is vacuum massage with cans that acts carefully and gently, eliminating pain, relaxing the muscular system, improving blood supply and restoring blood flow to the brain, activating the work of nerve endings.

For spinal hernia

A herniated disc is a real disaster for modern people. It causes severe pain, suffering, and the inability to perform professional and everyday duties. It occurs due to the displacement of the vertebral discs, leakage of fluid when its fibrous ring ruptures, as a result of which the nerve endings of the spinal cord are pinched. Along with conservative and sometimes surgical treatment, massage is used. It is carried out only in agreement with the attending physician by an experienced massage therapist after the exacerbation has been relieved or after a certain time after the operation. As a rule, vacuum massage is alternated with traditional massage every other day. Its course is 10-14 sessions. To prevent the development of a herniated disc, it is also necessary to periodically resort to massage.

From stretch marks

Stretch marks on the body appear as a result of pregnancy, sudden weight fluctuations, hormonal imbalances, poor nutrition and a number of other reasons. They are internal skin tears, consist of connective tissue, are localized in the hips, abdomen, and other areas and are unpleasant for women, especially during the beach season, because they do not tan and stand out on the body. Many products in modern cosmetology are aimed at combating them: various cosmetics, peelings, grinding, mesotherapy, abdominoplasty and others, but if the stretch marks are fresh and small, you can use vacuum massage. With its help, venous-lymphatic exchange is restored and new skin cells are formed. Due to this, stretch marks either disappear or become invisible. To achieve the expected result, you can alternate manual massage (10-20 procedures) with vacuum (6-10). Hardware massage, which combines vacuum and roller, is very effective. It holds the skin fold and deeply works it out.

For endometriosis

Endometriosis is a disease in which the internal walls of the uterus grow. It makes itself known by painful and prolonged periods, bloody discharge, and pain in the sacral-vertebral region. In the first two stages of the disease, radical methods are not used, but physiotherapy procedures and zonal massage are used, which relieve tension in the uterus and eliminate congestion. In this case, massage in the lumbar region of the body and abdomen, where endometrial foci are located, is excluded. Massage movements should be delicate, with less pressure and shorter in time than usual. Vacuum massage can cope with this, but only by the hands of a specialist. The number of sessions is 10-15.

Preparation

Vacuum massage is performed using special cans or a device. Regardless of the method, the preparation for it is as follows: the massaged areas are cleaned and warmed up by rubbing. Then they are lubricated with a greasy cream, Vaseline or oil. Any basic oil can be used for vacuum massage: olive, peach, coconut, almond, etc. It is better to refrain from aggressive warming ones (with the addition of essential oils, with pepper). You can begin the procedure.

Vacuum massage device

There are many different developments of vacuum massage devices. They are equipped with the necessary attachments, some of them with magnetic rollers, providing magnetic therapy along with vacuum massage. One of these is the MVT-01 device. It is effective in activating the blood supply to problem areas of the skin, in the resorption of scars and adhesions, in the fight against cellulite, in the removal of edema, muscle fatigue and tension, in the normalization of pressure, in the treatment of chronic pneumonia. In addition, its use increases immunity, helps to get out of depression, and has a beneficial effect on the psyche. The power of such a device is 50 W, the frequency of alternating current is 50 Hz, the atmospheric pressure formed in the can is 0.75. Included with it are 10 massage attachments with magnetic rollers.

Vacuum massage kit

Not everyone can afford salon procedures of hardware vacuum massage, this also requires additional time, which is not always possible to carve out. The procedure can also be carried out at home, for this purpose special vacuum massage kits are sold, consisting of silicone, rubber or glass jars of different diameters. They differ in the method of action: in the first two, the vacuum is created by squeezing the body, in glass ones there is a rubber nozzle for this, the third type is equipped with a vacuum pump. Popular glass jars from past years, which were placed using fire, have gone away due to their inconvenience and unsafety.

Silicone and rubber jars

Rubber cups are the predecessors of silicone cups. They are made of high-quality medical rubber, are inexpensive, and easy to use. The set includes 4 cups with a diameter of 22, 35, 50, and 65 cm. The disadvantage is the property of the material to absorb massage creams or oils, which are then difficult to wash off and create a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria. Silicone cups have rightfully gained popularity as safer and more hygienic. They are sold in pairs or sets of 4 cups of different sizes, which is convenient for massaging various problem areas. One of the options is the vacuum cup "Miracle". The characteristics of the "miracle cups" include their beneficial effect on the skin, normalization of skin respiration, improvement of muscle contractile functions, relief of tension, nervousness, and stress relief. The set includes 2 cups.

Glass vacuum jars

Modern glass vacuum massage jars do not require fire to be placed, special attachments allow you to create rarefied air. Their positive side is the ability to rinse well after use and maneuverability, despite the fixed state. The disadvantages include the risk of breaking and unpleasant sensations when touching the cold glass to the body. They are sold in sets and individually, come in different diameters from 1.1 cm to 5 cm.

Jars with pump

A real find for vacuum massage are cups with a pump, with the help of which it is possible to regulate the intensity of their impact on the body. They are made of environmentally friendly plastic, sold in sets of different sizes from 2 to 8 mm (6, 12, 24 pieces). Special magnetic attachments have also been developed that are installed inside the cup. Their magnetic field is capable of penetrating into tissue layers to a depth of 6 to 9 cm. The effect of their use is similar to acupuncture, magnetic therapy and massage in one procedure. As a result, the supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells and organs increases, the flow of blood and lymph to the surface from their depths increases, which helps to strengthen blood vessels, relieve pain, and accelerate metabolism.

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Technique vacuum massage

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Vacuum roller massage

Vacuum roller massage involves the impact on the skin not only by means of cups, but also by special rollers. In this case, the vacuum forms a fold, and the roller rolls it, destroying fat cells. Vacuum roller massage is used to combat obesity, cellulite, flabbiness, eliminate edema, and smooth out skin relief. The duration of the procedure is on average 45-90 minutes.

There are various modifications of this massager:

• The Starvac device is a real brand in the world of vacuum roller massage from a French manufacturer. It is multifunctional, equipped with a computer program, a monitor, with which the operating mode is selected. Starvac is equipped with attachments in the form of cans of different diameters, providing compression and decompression of tissues with the help of a vacuum, which leads to the elimination of venous congestion, softening of tissues, stimulation of recovery processes, and the activation of the body's own reserves to improve the structure of cells. It is the cans that prepare the surface of the body for the main procedure, which is carried out by a roller attachment. It forms a fold of skin that undergoes decompression. Its thickness depends on the distance between the rollers and is selected automatically. The procedures are carried out once every 3-4 days. The result is noticeable after the first session: the skin becomes smoother and acquires tone. Women attribute the relative painlessness of the procedure to the advantages of the device, which cannot be compared with manual cupping massage;
• "Nova 600" - is intended for professional use in cosmetology rooms. Made in China. It has software that allows you to act on two zones: face and body. Individual parameters are entered manually. Including suction time. The functions of the device are as follows:
  • vacuum massage of face, chest and body;
  • vibration of the chest and body;
  • Vacuum roller body and face.

The device comes with 6 large-diameter plastic attachments, 10 small and medium-sized glass jars, and 3 vacuum-roller attachments measuring 3, 6, and 9 cm in cross-section. It is possible to work with two jars simultaneously. Cold and warm air is supplied to the skin. Its alternation, together with the change in pressure in the jar, ensures a rush of blood to the surface, its saturation with oxygen, and the removal of waste and toxins. Nova 600 is effective in combating venous congestion, back pain, lower back pain, and neck pain. It tightens the skin well, improves its elasticity, removes bags under the eyes, comedones, and a double chin. The procedure lasts from 10 to 20 minutes;

• "Slimming" - the device is programmed to correct the figure using the following effects:
  • RF (radio frequency) rays;
  • infrared radiation;
  • vacuum roller function.

The combination of all technologies gives a quick result in eliminating fat deposits, lifting and improving body contours with a painless and comfortable procedure. The first two types are related to the popular Elos-rejuvenation, when under the influence of light energy and high-frequency currents, collagen production in the deep layers of the epidermis is stimulated, vacuum-roller massage activates lymphatic drainage, stimulates blood flow, accelerates the removal of metabolic products from the body. All in all, the complex provides a long-lasting effect.

Suits for vacuum-roller massage

The vacuum roller massage procedure has received well-deserved recognition as an alternative to liposuction, but there was one small "but" - to quickly disinfect the attachments. For this purpose, special suits were invented that prevent direct contact of the device with the body. It has translucent inserts for areas exposed to the effect, and denser ones that do not require massage. Another positive aspect of the suits is their ability to protect against excessive impact of the manipulator on the body. The suit is not disposable, after washing it can be reused.

Medical vacuum massage

Vacuum massage is used not only for cosmetic purposes, but also for medical purposes. Medical vacuum massage as a physiotherapeutic method helps relieve pain, resolve swelling, hematomas, and regenerate tissues. It is part of a set of measures in sports and rehabilitation therapy, neurology, and general therapy. It is effective in treating osteochondrosis, arthrosis, scoliosis, bronchitis, pneumonia, bronchial asthma, vegetative-vascular dystonia, and chronic colitis. It is prescribed individually, taking into account all indications and contraindications; it can be general or local, aimed at a specific area.

Vacuum facial massage

The face is a part of the body that is always visible. It is not always age that causes the face to lose elasticity, freshness, and wrinkles. They are often formed as a result of increased facial expressions, improper care, dry skin due to adverse weather conditions, etc. Correctly and skillfully performed vacuum massage helps restore the skin, makes it more toned and fresh, and improves tone. For the procedures, you can use cupping vacuum massage or hardware. It is best to start with salon procedures, since facial massage requires certain skills and knowledge of the technique. Incorrect actions can stretch the skin, damage blood vessels, and cause bruises. You also need to know the lines along which the movements are made. Vacuum facial massage is performed in a lying or sitting position with your head thrown back using small diameter cups in the forehead, cheeks, and lower part of the face. The skin around the eyes is not massaged at all.

Vacuum massage of the chin

Often the face is spoiled by an unclear line of the face contour, the appearance of a double chin. In order to remove this phenomenon or prevent its appearance, resort to vacuum massage. Its effect is increased if the skin is pre-steamed. After applying the cream, movements are carried out from the base of the neck on both sides to the center of the chin. Cans of 22 and 33 mm in size are suitable for this. The next trajectory is from its center to the earlobe along the lower jaw. It is also necessary to work out the area under the chin and in its center. For nasolabial folds, you need to take smaller cans (11 mm) and go over them in circular movements from the corners of the eyes, do not forget about the circular muscle of the lips.

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Vacuum massage of lips

Lips are of particular interest to women, in their opinion, full and plump lips indicate sexuality and sensuality, add charm to their owner. Those who are unlucky with this can resort to vacuum lip massage instead of expensive and unsafe plastic surgeries and injections. In addition to increasing their volume, this method allows you to remove wrinkles around the mouth, correct the shape of the lips, acquire a brighter color, and get a rejuvenating effect. The device is made in the form of a tube ending in an arc. It is placed on lips pre-lubricated with oil or cream and the piston inside the tube is slowly pulled out to the limit state, then also slowly returned to its original position. This is a painless and effective procedure if you do it for 20 seconds twice a day for the first two weeks, the next week - up to 5 times a day for 5 seconds, then the same number of times during the day. There is another type of massager - in the form of a plastic cap with wide sides. The set includes 3 pieces of different diameters. Sucking them to your lips can double the volume in 2 minutes. It looks quite organic and will last, say, for a party.

Vacuum body massage

A skillfully performed vacuum massage of the body can bring not only a cosmetic but also a therapeutic effect. Let's dwell on which zones it is more effective for, the methods of its use, how much time is enough to obtain the result:

• vacuum massage of the abdomen — this part of the body is often characterized by persistent fat deposits, stretch marks, is difficult to correct and is a subject of great disappointment for women. If you approach the problem comprehensively, combine regular (every other day in sessions for 2 weeks) massage with cups with fitness, a sauna, anti-cellulite wraps, you can get rid of the problem, as well as improve bowel function, overcome congestion in the pelvic organs. The procedure is carried out 2 hours before or 3 hours after eating with one or two cups. Steam the body well in the shower, rub the tummy with a washcloth. Oil is used for easy sliding. The cup should be sucked to the body so that no more than 1.5 cm of skin is captured, the movements are smooth, first around the navel clockwise, gradually moving away from it, then zigzag from the center to the periphery in different directions;
• vacuum massage of the back - is performed to relax the back muscles, with back pain, sprains, for cosmetic purposes in the presence of scars. The procedure is also indicated for strengthening the immune system, in case of sleep disorders, nervous disorders, some gynecological diseases. Having installed the cans on both sides of the spine at a distance of 1-2 cm, you need to smoothly move them in a circle and spiral in the direction of the lymph nodes and from them, without affecting the nodes themselves. After the session, traces from the cans are possible, which disappear over time. The average duration of the procedure is 20-30 minutes.

Vacuum dynamic massage of the spine itself is not performed, except for the seventh cervical vertebra, sacrum, sacrococcygeal and sacrolumbar joints. For its good condition, the muscular frame is strengthened. Static massage allows for the installation of cans along the spine (magnetic-vacuum method);

• Neck massage with a vacuum cup is indicated for osteochondrosis, neuralgia, neuritis, myositis. Cups with a diameter of 33 mm are most convenient for this. First, stroking, rubbing and kneading with hands of the neck and collar zone is carried out, which lasts 5-7 minutes, then the cup is placed. The movements are made diagonally from the center of the neck at the base of the head to the shoulders in opposite directions, zigzag, capturing the muscles of the shoulder joint and shoulder blades. The sides of the neck are not massaged, since large blood vessels pass there. You can use the static action of the cups. To do this, you just need to slightly lift one or two cups, without tearing them away from the body, but also not holding them in one place for a long time. The session lasts 15-20 minutes, the treatment is carried out in courses of 10-15 sessions;
• Vacuum massage of the hands is done to combat cellulite and to reduce their girth. The area of application of the can is from the hand to the elbow and from the elbow to the shoulder, without touching the elbow bend and armpit. The movements are carried out from the bottom up and are repeated on each hand for 2-3 minutes. The suction force is adjusted so that there are no bruises and the procedure is pleasant;
• vacuum massage of the legs - always starts from the lower part, in the direction from the feet to the knees along the back and front surfaces of the legs, the popliteal fossa is not affected;
• Vacuum foot massage - is performed in a lying position, the legs should be as relaxed as possible. 2-3 small cans are used at the same time, they are placed on the soft tissues around the ankle joint. The procedure lasts 5-7 minutes and helps with heel spurs, arthrosis and arthritis of the ankle joint, after various injuries;
• vacuum massage of the buttocks - eliminates cellulite, gives them elasticity and beauty. To understand how the massage lines pass, you need to mentally draw an isosceles triangle, the apex of which is in the center of the lower back, the base is under the buttocks. The area inside the triangle is massaged from its sides inward, outside it - from the sides to the sides. This area requires maximum vacuum strength, however, it is not necessary to bring it to severe pain. Massage time - up to 10 minutes;
• vacuum massage of the thighs - performed with large cans, the movements can be longitudinal, circular, serpentine and others. In the prone position, the area from the popliteal fossa upwards is massaged in a fan-shaped trajectory, in the supine position - horizontally above the knee and at a slight angle higher from the outer side of the thigh to the inner. Each thigh should be given 5-10 minutes of attention;
• Vacuum breast massage - increases the tone of the pectoral muscles, prevents them from sagging, increases volume. The procedure is carried out with special care, the vacuum strength is added gradually. The size of the cans is selected depending on the size of the breast, the movements - from the center of the sternum to the armpits. Recently, new developments have appeared that are designed to significantly increase the volume of the bust without plastic surgery. These are two cups in the shape of a bra, into which a vacuum is pumped. They are put on the chest and worn for at least 10 hours a day. The safety of this procedure has not been proven;
• vacuum gum massage - this method has also found application in dentistry, especially in the treatment of periodontitis: it strengthens the gums, reduces their bleeding, improves the blood supply to the tissues surrounding the tooth, and relieves inflammation. It is also used as a preventive measure against periodontal diseases. The procedure is carried out in the doctor's office using special vacuum tubes;
• Vacuum massage of the penis is a method of increasing potency in men. The procedure is carried out using a special device, a vacuum erector. The penis is placed in a flask, its tight fit to the body is ensured, air is pumped out of it, which leads to swelling of the organ. After 1-2 minutes, the pressure is reduced for the same period of time. The alternation is carried out 7-8 times. Such exercises can be done at home, but you need a high-quality device equipped with a pressure gauge to determine the pressure force;
• Vacuum massage of the vagina - was conceived for prophylactic purposes to prevent congestion in the pelvic organs, but is more often used in sexual. A plastic cup is installed in the vaginal area, by changing the pressure in it, the blood flow to the genitals increases, their sensitivity increases, arousal grows, and the sensations from orgasm become brighter and longer lasting.

Vacuum massage techniques

There are many methods of vacuum massage: static and dynamic, hardware and manual, using palms and cups, combined with other methods of influencing the body. Let us dwell in more detail on the popular and in-demand ones that have earned positive reviews from many people.

Vacuum honey massage

Using honey during massage is not uncommon, it is also used in vacuum massage. By providing a rush of blood to the surface of the skin, accelerating metabolic processes with the help of a vacuum, its nutrients penetrate into the epidermis. It contains a complex of biologically active substances necessary for good health, including toned and healthy skin. It is best to do the massage in a bathhouse or sauna, before steaming. Most often, this technique is used for the back and buttocks. A thin layer of honey is applied to the rubbed and dry body. The vacuum is created with the help of palms. Both hands are pressed to the body and abruptly torn off. At first, the procedure does not bring strong pain, but with each subsequent movement the pain intensifies. To get the effect, you need to be patient. After the end of the time, go to the steam room, having previously drunk water or green tea.

Vacuum lymphatic drainage massage

Lymph is a fluid in our body that washes all its tissues and cells. It transports various substances from tissues to blood, is responsible for the protective function against microbes and viruses, and participates in the formation of our immunity. Vacuum lymphatic drainage massage promotes its circulation throughout the human body. It accelerates the outflow of blood and lymph, and speeds up metabolic processes. It is recommended for people with swelling, excess weight, cellulite, and weakened immunity. It should be performed by a specialist after examination and permission from a doctor. Vacuum lymphatic drainage facial massage is not preceded by kneading preparation; its tools are special vessels with low pressure inside. For the body, after warming up with hands, hardware massage with cans in which air pulsates is used. The most effective procedure for the legs: relieves fatigue, swelling, and pain. The area of influence is from the feet to the thigh muscles.

Laser-vacuum massage

The laser-vacuum massage technique combines two effective methods of positive impact on the skin: cold laser and low pressure. With the help of this completely painless procedure, the skin is tightened, the volume of the body, stretch marks are reduced, cellulite and flabbiness disappear, the aging of the skin is slowed down. The laser emitter is attached to the can with a thread. It provides anti-inflammatory, trophic stimulating and rejuvenating effect of tissues.

Chinese vacuum massage

Vacuum therapy is one of the methods of traditional Chinese medicine for non-drug healing of the body. It is used to eliminate headaches, neuralgia, osteochondrosis, reduce blood pressure, improve sleep and memory, and relieve nervous tension. It is believed that a vacuum opens energy channels, helps the body to release bad energy and fill it with positive energy. In addition to regular cans, bamboo cans are also used in Chinese vacuum massage. They are placed with a lit wick, but the bamboo itself does not heat up, which is its advantage.

Vacuum massage with RF-lifting

This method, along with the effect of vacuum on the body, also uses radio frequency radiation. The device's nozzles are equipped with electrodes, the radiation of which is directed to the area captured by the can. This makes it possible to penetrate into the deep layers of the skin and produce its own collagen, strengthen the dermis. Vacuum massage with RF-lifting allows you to correct body contours, get rid of excess fat deposits and cellulite, activate lymph flow, and enhance the removal of toxins from the body. The device is equipped with nozzles of different sizes, which makes it possible to use it for facial massage, décolleté areas, and other areas of the body. The software installed on it allows you to adjust the pressure and heating with radio frequencies.

Vacuum massage and pressotherapy

Pressotherapy is a hardware massage method that involves squeezing and relaxing muscles — simulating muscle contractions. Another name for it is compression massage. It is performed using a special one-piece suit or its individual parts, which are put on problem areas. Hoses are connected to them, through which the air injection is regulated. The vacuum and compression modes alternate with a frequency of 0.5-2 minutes. The procedure is performed in a lying position once a week, lasts 45 minutes. There is a feeling that someone is squeezing and releasing parts of the body, this promotes relaxation and rest, and also ensures lymph drainage, removal of excess fluid and waste products, strengthening of blood vessels. The combination of vacuum massage with pressotherapy gives good results in the fight against cellulite, excess weight, vegetative-vascular dystonia, and decreased skin tone.

Magnetic vacuum massage

More progressive in vacuum massage compared to traditional is equipping the cans with a magnet. It is located inside the container, has a cone shape, the strength of its magnetic field is 2.5 thousand Gauss. When the can is sucked to the surface of the body, it is drawn into it and touches the top of the cone, an acupuncture effect occurs, at the same time the magnetic field penetrates to a depth of 6-9 cm, activating blood circulation and metabolic processes. The cans are equipped with two types of magnetic poles: some are northern, others are southern. Northern ones control the correct functioning of the organs, southern ones are relaxing. The placement of cans has several basic principles: along the meridian lines, on the projection of internal organs, or on external problem areas, but in any case, with alternating poles. Chinese scientists claim that properly performed magnetic vacuum massage can improve the cardiogram, increase the activity of the enzyme that protects the body from atherosclerosis, cancer, hypertension, and prevent the formation of blood clots.

Cavitation and vacuum massage

The cavitation procedure is an ultrasonic liposuction. Its principle of action is based on the impact of an acoustic wave on the intercellular fluid, fat. Under its influence, fat cells are saturated with bubbles and burst, displacing them into the fluid around the cell, which is removed from the body by metabolic processes within a week. In this case, the combination of cavitation and vacuum massage accelerates metabolic processes and the removal of toxins from the body, eliminates cellulite, and reduces the volume of the hips in the "breeches" area.

Shock-vacuum massage

A combination of moderate blows, claps and vacuum exposure, resulting in activation of cellular elements, normalization of their renewal, regeneration - this is the goal of shock-vacuum massage. It begins with light stroking, pressing the body to determine the zones of pain syndrome, adhesions. Then the effect of vacuum and slaps with hands alternates. Their strength depends on the pain threshold of each person. The combination of vibrating effect with deep warming brings relief from back pain, muscle pain, infectious diseases, pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, lungs, upper respiratory tract, nervous system. The massage is painful, leaves hematomas on the body, but after 3-5 sessions relief comes, the processes of restoration of stagnation zones are launched, muscle spasm is removed. It is not used for cosmetology purposes.

Vacuum gradient massage

Vacuum gradient massage can mobilize and activate biologically active substances, restore vitality, get rid of pain, fatty deposits, cellulite. It is suitable for relaxation, increased nervous excitability, chronic fatigue. It differs from conventional vacuum massage in that several cans of different diameters are used simultaneously, due to which a pressure drop occurs in the areas of their localization. With large areas, the effect of the vacuum is deeper than with small ones, and it is different in the places of suction of the body and outside the cans. The horizontal-vertical pressure drop of tissues provides the therapeutic factor of the procedure. The first 5 sessions lead to a tissue "microexplosion" (vascular tone decreases, the lumen of arterioles increases, the number of functioning capillaries increases), the next 7-8 are therapeutic (regenerative processes are activated), followed by restorative ones (quantity at will).

Vacuum massage and wrap

The effectiveness of the fight against excess weight and cellulite is increased by adding a wrap to the vacuum massage. After the massage, a special mixture is applied to the skin, most often consisting of clay, algae or sea salt, the body is wrapped in cling film and covered with a thermal blanket. Wraps can be both cold and hot, for example, with heated honey. The essence of the procedure is to use massage to break down fat compounds, ensure a rush of blood to the surface and facilitate the penetration of nutrients from the healing mixture for the wrap. You can stay in such a "cocoon" for 20-30 minutes, then unroll it and wash it off under a warm shower. This can be done at home using yogurt, mustard, honey, vinegar diluted in water.

Underwater vacuum massage

There are probably no people who do not like water. Bathing, swimming relieves fatigue, tones the skin, gives a powerful energy charge. The combination of water and massage not only multiplies pleasant sensations, relaxation, but also stimulates metabolic processes in soft tissues, restores blood microcirculation, reduces the volume of fatty tissues, returns elasticity and firmness to the skin. Underwater vacuum massage occurs in a warm (35-38 ⁰ C) bath with a capacity of 350-400 liters, where various healing substances are added: decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs, salts, extracts. Being in such an environment relaxes muscles and blood vessels, reduces blood pressure, accelerates blood circulation, oxygen flow. The massage therapist, using a special nozzle installed on the body, directs a powerful stream under high pressure, after which the skin is drawn into the nozzle. Gradually, the device moves to other areas, covering the entire body, special attention is paid to problem areas. The procedure is also a good peeling for the skin. Its average duration is 45 minutes. This is one of the few procedures that combines as much benefit as pleasure.

Vacuum massage with microcurrents

Microcurrent therapy is the effect of bipolar and monopolar electric current pulses of a certain frequency and voltage on the body. It is performed using a special device equipped with a flask for vacuum massage, with which the procedure begins, and attachments with electrodes for microcurrent therapy. The intensity of the effect is regulated. The use of vacuum massage with microcurrents reduces facial swelling and a double chin, increases muscle tone, treats problem skin, makes it toned, smooth and elastic.

Vacuum reflex massage

Vacuum massage uses a reflex method of influencing the skin surface: with the help of cups, hyperemia is provoked, skin receptors are irritated, which makes it possible to activate the blood flow, lymph movement, and the removal of metabolic products from the body. Vacuum-reflex massage is rightfully considered one of the most effective physiological methods of healing the body.

Vacuum massage for men

The need to use vacuum massage is increasingly associated with the female sex, since it is much more concerned about its appearance than the male, and such a test as cellulite has fallen to the female lot. In fact, to improve the contours of their body, to get rid of stagnation, pain syndromes, prevent senility, loss of elasticity, men also quite often visit massage parlors. Moreover, special vacuum massagers have been developed for them, used with low sexual activity and to increase the size of the penis. This method is positioned as the safest, most painless and effective in achieving the goal. With its help, you can not only make your intimate life more fulfilling, but also prolong sexual activity for ten years in adulthood.

Vacuum massage during pregnancy and after childbirth

Vacuum massage is valuable because it acts not only locally, but also affects the deep processes of the body, which occur without it during pregnancy. Therefore, in the first trimester of pregnancy, it is not recommended to resort to vacuum massage. In no case should the abdominal or lumbar region be massaged. The veins in the legs undergo a lot of stress during pregnancy, so it is also not worth directing cupping massage to the limbs, especially at home. Acceptable areas of action are the face, back, buttocks, thighs. The use of devices with radiofrequency, magnetic or electropulse action should be postponed until better times. It is recommended to fight cellulite, excess weight, stretch marks that can occur due to an increase in the abdomen 2-3 weeks after childbirth. By carving out an hour of free time in the busy schedule of a nursing mother, you can get rid of fatigue, strengthen the anterior abdominal wall, eliminate pain in the spine, and increase skin and muscle tone. To do this, you don't have to visit massage parlors, you can buy cups and do vacuum massage at home. But first, you should watch video tutorials so that manipulations with cups are done correctly and bring results.

Contraindications to the procedure

Vacuum massage has its own contraindications for implementation. The obstacles to the procedure are diseases of the cardiovascular system, varicose veins and thrombophlebitis, various neoplasms, feverish conditions with elevated body temperature, damage to the skin, bleeding. Vacuum massage can cause harm in case of blood diseases, including problems with its clotting, hypertension of 2 and 3 degrees, acute infectious processes, increased sensitivity of the skin, exhaustion of the body, diabetes, a tendency to epileptic seizures.

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Consequences after the procedure

Despite the undoubted benefits of vacuum massage, during the first sessions of the procedure, there are some unpleasant consequences, expressed in increased hyperemia of the skin, its swelling, the formation of hematomas. Bruises after vacuum massage appear due to mechanical action on tissues, leading to ruptures of capillaries. Sensitive skin with increased fragility of blood vessels is especially susceptible to this. Owners of such skin should warn the massage therapist from the very beginning in order to reduce the pressure in the jars during the first sessions.

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Care after the procedure

The most important thing in care after vacuum massage procedures is to follow a drinking regime. The entire mechanism of the procedure is aimed at activating metabolic processes and removing waste products from the body. To do this, you need to drink a lot (at least 2 liters per day). Other measures that promote relaxation include the need to remain for some time in a lying position under a warm blanket, drink a cup of aromatic herbal tea and listen to your favorite tunes.

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The effectiveness of vacuum massage

Summarizing everything said about vacuum massage, let us dwell once again on the effectiveness of the procedure. Under the influence of massage occurs:

• increased blood supply;
• activation of metabolism and skin respiration;
• elimination of congestion;
• increased muscle tone;
• reduction of subcutaneous fat;
• destruction of connective tissue that forms cellulite “bumps”;
• reduction of pain syndrome;
• detoxification of the body;
• normalization of the functioning of internal organs;
• increasing immunity.

Reviews

The presence of some negative notes in the reviews is associated only with a certain discomfort, painfulness of the procedure at first. As for the expected results, in most cases they completely coincided with the stated ones - positive assessments prevail. The effectiveness of the procedures carried out by specialists is especially noted.

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