Combined back and neck stimulator and rehabilitation device
OwnerDavid M. Vitkoinventor
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Abstract
A small lightweight yet strong frame (12): housing multiple flexible axles (22): which in turn support foam rubber roller balls (16): which roll about an axis creating massage, intersegmental traction, trigger point therapy, and active exercise to the back of the user. These axles (22); are made more efficient by the placement of bushings (26) where they are contained by frame (12). Foam rubber balls (16) contain sleeves (30) which promote free rotation. Neck roller balls (18) are also used to facilitate optional concommitant neck and back treatment. A head rest (38) is provided for comfort and multiple tension adjustments (46) (36) are provided for varying resistance to glide.
Claims10
A combined back and neck stimulation device comprising:
- a) a thin substantially rectangular main frame having a head end and being of sufficient size to accomodate a human body in the supine position;
- b) a plurality of flexible roller ball axles which are substantially smooth, transversely mounted within said rectangular main frame;
- c) a plurality of backroller balls which are attached to said back roller axles such that the balls can rotate;
- d) the centers of said back roller balls exist in a singular plane in which the plane has an upper surface and a lower surface, wherein the lower most surface of the device is defined by the outer most surface of the back roller balls such that the device will be able to roll along a surface;
- e) a neck roller frame located at the head end of said main frame;
- f) a head rest attached to said neck roller frame;
- g) said head rest comprising a generally planar surface;
- h) a pair of neck roller balls attached to the headrest, the centers of the neck roller balls are at a substantial vertical distance away from the upper surface of the plane containing the center of the back roller balls, whereas said neck roller balls constitute a means of axial elongation of the spine during use of the device.
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