What are Lyapko applicators and what are their benefits

Massagers of various configurations, shapes and sizes are often used to treat joint and muscle pain. The Lyapko applicator is able to benefit and harm a person, and is considered one of the most effective ways to treat almost any joint disease, eliminate stagnant effects, and relieve muscle spasms. The applicator is recommended to be used to prevent back diseases. It can also be used for self-massage.

Until today, there is no consensus among specialists whether the Lyapko applicator is effective. Some consider such devices too overpriced. If they have any beneficial effect, then only at the stage of preventive treatment of the disease. Other doctors are sure that applicators, on the contrary, are underestimated. However, reviews about the Lyapko applicator clearly speak of its benefits and safety, and the appearance of side effects is associated with improper use.

Lyapko applicators, regardless of shape, are made of rubber or other flexible base, which can be flat or voluminous. Metal needles are fixed on one side of the applicator. Among the main materials for needles are:

• silver - helps to strengthen the immune system, improves the process of hematopoiesis;
• copper - accelerates the formation of red blood cells (erythrocytes),
• iron - helps to resist anemia, improves the process of hematopoiesis and cellular respiration;
• zinc - helps to reduce nervous tension, strengthens the immune system.

The needles are fixed in special protrusions, which at the same time serve as limiters for the needles, preventing them from going too deep into the skin, preventing damage to the skin. As a result, there are no needle wounds, therefore, there is no danger of infection.

All Lyapko applicators differ in size and distance between the needles. The sizes of Lyapko applicators in the photo are different, which allows you to treat many diseases. The smallest, "Baby" - 30 × 80 mm, the largest - 350 × 460 mm. The maximum length of the rug is 1.4 m.

The pitch between the needles is from 3.5 to 7 mm. Mats with different pitches are suitable for different diseases and applications. Mats with small pitch (3.5 mm) are designed for areas where the skin is especially sensitive (for example, on the neck), people with a high pain threshold, and children. Applicators with a needle pitch of 4.9 to 5.6 mm are recommended for adults up to 45 years of age. Applicators with needles located through 5.6 or 7 mm are recommended for the elderly.

The action of the Lyapko applicator is based on the same principles as Chinese acupuncture. Needles allow you to influence special biologically active points on the human body, and thus stimulate and correct recovery processes.

A distinctive feature of the devices is several types of influences, in addition to reflex-mechanical. Since the needles are made of different materials, electrolytic action becomes possible. Due to active massage, a humoral effect is exerted at the site of needle impact.

Mechanical action is associated with simultaneous action in the area of ​​biologically active points of the body, resulting in a reflexive reaction. Stimulation of biological points allows you to improve blood circulation, change the electrical potential and resistance in certain areas. When exposed to biological points of a general direction (cause reflex reactions of the nervous system), the following positive effects are noted:

• accelerates the synthesis of substances in tissues;
• blood supply improves;
• has a beneficial effect on the work of the cardiovascular system;
• the body's defense is enhanced;
• the intake of substances that contribute to the saturation of cells with oxygen improves.

The galvanic effect of the Lyapko applicator for the spine is based on the characteristics of the human body. The tips of the needles become cathodes and start galvanic processes. A small current appears in the area of ​​​​impact of the needles, an electric field is formed, similar to the field formed during physiotherapy. As a result, acidity in the tissues is normalized, their recovery is accelerated.

The humoral effect is formed due to the massage effect. As a result, blood circulation is accelerated, immunity is increased, and the pain threshold is increased.

The benefits of the Lyapko applicator

Currently, the use of a massager is prescribed for a variety of diseases.

The positive effect of the application of the Lyapko applicator as a whole is explained by the complex effect on many organ systems. The following useful qualities of the device are considered the main ones:

• elimination of sleep problems;
• increased tone;
• normalization of metabolism;
• strengthening the nervous system;
• effective relief of pain in the joints, muscles;
• effective treatment of diseases of the genital area, including female pathologies;
• reduction in the manifestation of varicose veins;
• reduction of the rehabilitation period after operations and serious illnesses (stroke, heart attack);
• reduction of the healing time of wounds, fractures, injuries;
• increase the effect of drug treatment and physiotherapy.

The device is prescribed for the treatment of various respiratory disorders: tonsillitis, bronchitis, pneumonitis, asthma. Indications for use are disorders of the digestive system (colitis, gastritis, ulcers, pancreatitis), skin diseases, diseases of the urinary system.

The Lyapko applicator is considered completely safe, so it can be used even during. It has been established that it relieves severe toxicosis, reduces muscle tension, and helps reduce the risk of miscarriage. But in some sources it is not recommended to use it after 4 months.

Contraindications for use

Most supporters of treatment with the Lyapko applicator consider it completely safe. At the same time, other experts pay attention to one simple fact: due to the impact of needles, the device greatly affects the nervous system, blood circulation, and respiratory organs. For this reason, in some conditions of the body and in a number of diseases, it is at least undesirable to use the device.

According to experts, the Lyapko applicator has the following contraindications:

• exacerbation of diseases of infectious origin;
• any injury, including wounds, frostbite;
• skin diseases;
• elevated body temperature caused by exacerbation of chronic diseases;
• the period of preparation for surgery;
• acute phase of thrombophlebitis;
• any blood disease;
• severe weight loss, depletion of the body;
• violation of the normal functioning of the kidneys, lungs, liver;
• thrombophlebitis in the acute stage;
• pregnancy in the 2nd and 3rd trimester.

Neoplasms of any type are considered a relative contraindication to the use of the applicator. In this case, the use of the device is permissible only with the permission of the attending physician. During the procedure, you need to constantly monitor your well-being. If there is discomfort that does not go away even 10 minutes after the start, then it is better to stop. Otherwise, the Lyapko applicator can harm the body.

How to use the applicator?

In order for the applicator not to cause harm and give a result, it is necessary to fulfill all the requirements for proper use. The correctness of the use of the device can be assessed by appearance. The positive effect is manifested by a change in the color and temperature of the skin, after treatment the color returns to normal. Whereas with improper use, skin irritation, itching are possible.

Before starting the procedure, you need to read the instructions for using the Lyapko applicator.

The rules of application concern not only the method, but also the time of use. Both factors are determined by the type of disease. Specific recommendations on how to use the applicator and how long the procedure lasts can be given by the attending physician.

Most often, the device is used on the back of the body, but other options are possible. The area of ​​influence for various diseases is as follows:

• for the treatment of stroke, the applicator must be applied to the head, neck, spine;
• with osteochondrosis - on the back, lower back or neck;
• diseases of the gastrointestinal tract are treated by applying to the back or abdomen;
• if headaches often recur, you need to act on the arms, shoulders, feet and neck;
• with - neck, back, lower back;
• with a runny nose - on the face (near the sinuses), on the occipital region;
• angina - on the arms, palms and chest;
• to reduce weight and eliminate cellulite, the applicator is applied to problem areas.

The duration of application depends on the pitch of the needles and the size of the mat. For the smallest massagers, the optimal application time is 10 minutes, the effect of larger ones can last up to 30 minutes. In any case, the impact will be quite intense, so it is not recommended to carry out the procedure for more than half an hour.

The frequency of the effects of the applicator depends entirely on the state of the body. For preventive purposes, the massager is used once a month, in case of serious diseases, the procedures are repeated every day.

To figure out how to use the Lyapko applicator, you can watch the video on the official website or on any other dedicated to medical topics. For example, in the treatment of osteochondrosis, it is better to place mats on rollers to ensure comfort during the procedure. One roller should be placed under the neck, 1 more under the lower back and one under the knees.

In the first 5 minutes of the procedure, unpleasant tingling sensations may appear. Then the tingling passes, a feeling of complete relaxation appears, warmth and slight vibration are felt at the site of exposure.