JPH0245907B2 - - Google Patents

Description

[Detailed Description of the Invention] [Industrial Application Field] The present invention provides a chair for health gymnastics that allows the bending and stretching of muscles, tendons, and joints in the spinal column and pelvis to be performed easily and safely at a leisurely speed. Regarding.

[Conventional technology]

While various exercises are being performed as a health method,
There is an exercise called stretching exercise. This stretching exercise differs from conventional gymnastics in which the limbs are moved vigorously, in that the limbs are bent and stretched at a slow pace, and has been recognized as a preparatory exercise for sports to be effective in making each part of the body more flexible. This stretching exercise is almost the same as traditional gymnastics in terms of movement, but the movement method of slowly bending and stretching as described above has a unique feature that has never been seen before, and the effect of the exercise is It showed a particularly good effect.

[Problem that the invention seeks to solve]

The above stretching exercises are not particularly problematic for athletes and young people. However, when ordinary people who do not exercise much, or even elderly people, perform stretching exercises, their bodies are stiffer than expected, so they may not be able to fully bend and straighten, or their bodies may not be able to fully bend and straighten as they move. The problem is that it is difficult to balance.

The present invention is a health exercise that allows even the elderly to safely and easily perform bending and stretching exercises for the muscles, tendons, and joints in the spine and pelvis, which are the most important body parts for health. The purpose is to provide chairs for

[Means for solving problems]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a seat plate on which the lower back is placed, support legs that support the seat plate, and are provided above the sides of the seat plate, so that when you sit down on the seat plate, an auxiliary rod located at the height of the top of the hip bone;
A lumbar support rod is provided above the rear of the seat plate, and presses the top of the sacrum when the person sits down on the seat plate and leans his/her upper body backward; This is a chair for health gymnastics, characterized by having a waist press fixed on the top.

[Effect]

In the present invention configured as described above, since the user exercises while sitting down on a seat board, even elderly people can safely exercise and can easily bend their body back and forth, left and right, and twist left and right. In addition, since the waist is fixed by the waist presser that fixes the waist,
Able to fully bend and twist the body and fully stretch joints, muscles, tendons, etc. Furthermore, since the exercise can be performed by supporting the body with the hands on the auxiliary bar, the intensity of the exercise can be adjusted freely according to the physical strength of the person using the exercise. In particular, since the gentle bending and stretching movements in the stretching exercises are performed using the above-mentioned auxiliary bar, waist support bar, etc.
This allows for maximum bending and stretching, something that could not be expected with conventional gymnastics. What's more, at the peak of the stretching movement in the song, the bending and stretching parts are relaxed and can be paused for a while, which, combined with the slow movement, produces effects that cannot be expected from other types of gymnastics. It will be done. Moreover, when the user bends the body sideways, the top of the user's hip bones hits the auxiliary rod, stretching not only the lumbar joints but also the lumbosacral joints, and the twisting motion adjusts the position of the lumbar vertebrae and pelvis (sacrum). Relationship deviations and angular abnormalities can be normalized. Furthermore, when the upper body is tilted backward, the lumbar support rod presses the top of the sacrum and pushes the pelvis forward, correcting abnormalities in the positional relationship and angle between the lumbar vertebrae and the pelvis.

〔Example〕

A preferred embodiment of the health gymnastics chair according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of a chair for health gymnastics according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, the seat plate 10 is fixed and supported on both sides by guides 24 provided in the middle of four support legs 12. At the upper end of the support leg 12,
A pair of auxiliary rods 14 and 16 are provided parallel to the seat plate 10. The height of the auxiliary bars 14 and 16 is at a position corresponding to the vicinity of the top of the hip bone when a person sits on the seat plate 10. Further, a waist support rod 18 is horizontally suspended between the auxiliary rods 14 and 16. As shown in FIG. 2, the lumbar support rod 18 is located above the rear part of the seat plate 10 (the right side in FIG. The height corresponds to the lower lumbar vertebrae, and is lower than the auxiliary rods 14 and 16. A recess 20 is formed on the front side of the center of the lumbar support rod 18, and is adapted to fit around the waist of a person sitting on the seat plate 10.
The auxiliary rods 14, 16 and the waist support rod 18 are provided so that their heights can be adjusted, since their heights differ somewhat depending on the user. This adjustment mechanism is omitted from illustration because it is sufficient to have a simple, well-known structure and only needs to be adjusted once by the user.

An auxiliary plate 22 is arranged below the seat plate 10, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. Auxiliary board 2
2 is placed on the lower part of the guide 24 fixed to the support legs 12 on both sides of the seat plate 10 (see Fig. 6).
You can take it in and take it out freely. A pair of foot supports 25 are attached to the tip of the auxiliary plate 22 to support the feet so that they do not move. This foot support portion 25 is made of a leather band or other strong member.

On the other hand, each guide 24 is formed with a belt fixing part 26, and one end of the leather belts 28, 30 is fixed to this belt fixing part 26 (see FIG. 1).
A buckle 32 is attached to the free end of the leather belt 28, and the leather belt 2 is attached via this buckle 32.
By joining 8 and 30, the thighs of a person sitting on the seat plate 10 are pressed and fixed to the seat plate 10. Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 3, a belt fixing part 33 is provided at the upper part of both support legs 12 on the rear side, and one ends of leather belts 34, 36 are fixed to this belt fixing part 33. A buckle 38 is attached to the free end of the leather belt 34, and by connecting the leather belts 34 and 36 via the buckle 38, the lower abdomen of the person sitting on the seat board 10 is held down. Each of these leather belts serves as a waist restraint for fixing the waist onto the seat plate 10.

The waist support rod 18, the convex portion 39 of the auxiliary rod 14, and the auxiliary rod 16 are removably connected to each other by a threaded bolt 40, as shown in FIG. Further, the auxiliary rods 14, 16 and the waist support rod 18 may be provided with cushions to soften the contact with the body. However, it is better not to make these parts larger than necessary along with the seat plate 10.

The method of using the embodiment configured as described above is as follows.

(A) An exercise in which the upper body is tilted forward, backward, left and right, and bent and straightened.
0, sit on the seat plate 10,
Sit with correct posture.

Shift the center of gravity of your upper body to your lower abdomen and relax your shoulders.

Take a few slow deep abdominal breaths to steady your breathing.

Tighten the leather belts 28, 30, 34, 36,
The thighs are firmly fixed on the seat plate 10.

Raise both hands, fully stretch your upper body, and then tilt your upper body forward. At this time, the connected leather belts 34 and 36 press the lower abdomen and support the body.

A movement of holding the auxiliary bars 14 and 16 with the left and right hands and tilting the upper body backward.

Raise your left hand and tilt your upper body to the right.

The action of raising your right hand and tilting your upper body to the left.

While moving both hands from the auxiliary rod 16 → waist support rod 18 → auxiliary rod 14, turn the upper body to the right and twist.

While moving both hands from the auxiliary rod 14 → waist support rod 18 → auxiliary rod 16, turn the upper body to the left and twist.

Perform the above operations an appropriate number of times,
Remove the leather belts 28, 30, 34, and 36.

(B) Exercise to strengthen abdominal muscles Remove the butterfly bolt 40 that connects the auxiliary rod 16 and the lower back support rod 18, loosen the butterfly bolt 40 that connects the auxiliary rod 14 and the lower back support rod 18, and strengthen the lower back. Rotate the support rod 18 to the position shown in FIG.

Pull out the auxiliary plate 22 from below the seat plate 10 forward as shown in FIG.

Sit down on the seat plate 10 and press the foot support section 25,
Insert both feet into 25, bend your knees and take a correct posture.

Holding down the auxiliary bars 14 and 16 with the left and right hands, the user leans back and stands up again while adjusting the strength and size of the movement using the force of the hands.

Once you are able to perform the movement without placing your hands on the auxiliary bars 14 and 16, while keeping your left hand (right hand) raised towards your head, twist your upper body to the right (left) and bend down, then lower your left hand ( Perform the motion of getting up while returning the right hand) to its original position.

Return the auxiliary plate 22 under the seat plate 10, return the waist support rod 18 to its original position, and tighten each butterfly bolt 4.
0 and tighten the auxiliary rods 14, 16 and waist support rod 18.
It ends by combining.

Note that each of the above actions (A) and (B) should be performed with slow movements, and should be performed with quiet abdominal breathing. Also, try not to overexert yourself in both breathing and movement.

In this way, in the exercise using the chair of the example,
It can be performed safely as it is performed while sitting in a stable position. Moreover, the body is supported by the waist support rod 18, the auxiliary rods 14, 16, and the leather belts 34, 3.
6 or by fixing the thighs with leather belts 28 and 30, it is possible to easily perform maximum bending and stretching exercises that have been difficult in conventional gymnastics.
And it can be done safely. In other words, even people with stiff bodies who do not get enough exercise on a daily basis, elderly people with stiff bodies, and the like can easily and easily perform the exercises without worrying about keeping their bodies in balance.

In addition, since the size and speed of the movements can be freely adjusted using the auxiliary bars 14 and 16, each person can start with exercises of a size and speed that are comfortable and suitable for each person, and gradually gradually progress. By increasing the strength, even people with stiff bodies such as the elderly can easily and safely reach the maximum bending and stretching position. The auxiliary rods 14, 16 and the lumbar support rod 18 can be adjusted to a height that suits the user, and by maximizing bending and stretching, the adjustment effect between the lumbar vertebrae and the pelvis can be achieved. Can be done. That is, in the exercise (A) above, when the body is tilted to the left or right, the auxiliary rods 14 and 16 come into contact with the top of the hip bone, which stretches not only the lumbar region of the user but also the lumbosacral joint, which stretches the lumbar vertebrae. It is possible to normalize abnormalities in the positional relationship and angle between the sacrum and the sacrum in the left and right direction.
Furthermore, when the upper body is tilted backward, the lumbar support rod 18 presses the fifth lumbar vertebra from the top of the sacrum, which pushes the pelvis forward, correcting abnormalities in the positional relationship and angle between the lumbar vertebrae and the sacrum. I can do it. Therefore, chronic low back pain, which is said to be the most common type of low back pain, often causes stiffness in the lower back or mild pain, but there are cases where specialist treatment is not required (see above). ) By performing a series of exercises one at a time, you will be instantly relieved from these discomforts and you will be able to achieve a surprisingly relaxing effect.

Furthermore, by performing exercises in a state similar to meditation or zazen, with slow, quiet movements and deep, long abdominal breathing, the effects of breathing techniques and meditation can be combined. As a result, you can feel refreshed and calm in both mind and body. In addition, the above (B)
Through these exercises, you can easily strengthen your abdominal muscles, which are very effective in keeping your spine, especially your lumbar vertebrae, healthy.

Traditionally, exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles involve lying on your back with your legs stretched out and raising your upper body up.This exercise has not only been used in the training of elite athletes, but also used in school physical education. It has been implemented for a long time until recently.
However, it has been found that this exercise with both legs extended is not good as it places too much stress on the lumbar vertebrae, etc., and it has surprisingly little effect on strengthening the abdominal muscles. In recent years, it has been said that a rational and effective method is to raise your knees up until your hip joints are bent at least 30 degrees, then repeatedly raise and lower your upper body. Therefore, in this embodiment, an auxiliary plate 22 is provided at the bottom of the seat board 10 that can be taken out and put in, and the position is placed on the auxiliary board 22 in a position where the knee is raised up to a point where the hip joint is 30 degrees or more while sitting on the seat board 10. Foot support part 2
5 was provided to provide abdominal muscle strengthening exercises.
However, by exercising with the hands on the auxiliary bars 14 and 16, the magnitude of the exercise can be adjusted, allowing the user to perform an exercise that suits his or her physical strength.
Therefore, even people with lower back pain or lower back stiffness can perform exercises to strengthen their abdominal muscles with relative ease, and can effectively prevent and recover from lower back pain. and,
It is important to perform gymnastics continuously, but
The gymnastics using the chair of the embodiment can be easily performed in a short period of time, making it easy for elderly people and busy people to perform, and increasing the continuity of the gymnastics.

In the above embodiment, the leather belts 28, 30, 34, and 36 were used to restrain the body, but a hard material such as wood may also be used. Furthermore, leather belts 28, 30, 34,
36, the lower back can be firmly supported or fixed on the seat plate 10, and the thigh can be fixed on the seat plate 10.
It may be placed in any other position as long as it can be fixed on top. And each leather belt 28, 30, 34, 3
Apart from 6, a free belt that tightens both thighs above the knees may be used.

〔Effect of the invention〕

As explained above, according to the present invention, it is possible to perform bending and stretching exercises for the spinal column, especially the joints, muscles, and tendons of the lumbar vertebrae and pelvis, which must maintain the most normal flexibility, in a relatively short period of time. In addition to being effective, even the elderly and busy people can easily continue doing gymnastics.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

Fig. 1 is a perspective view showing an embodiment of the health gymnastics chair of the present invention, Fig. 2 is a plan view of the embodiment, Fig. 3 is a side view of the embodiment, and Fig. 4 is an auxiliary diagram of the embodiment. FIG. 5 is a plan view showing the state in which the plate is pulled out, FIG. 5 is a side view showing the state in which the auxiliary plate of the embodiment is pulled out, and FIG. 6 is a front view of the embodiment. 10... Seat plate, 14, 16... Auxiliary rod, 18...
...Waist support rod, 22...Auxiliary board, 24...Guide,
25... Foot support part, 28, 30, 34, 36...
leather belt

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1. A seat plate on which the lower back is placed, supporting legs that support the seat plate, and a support leg provided above the side of the seat plate, which adjusts the height of the top of the hip bone when the user lowers his or her back to the seat plate. an auxiliary rod located at the top of the sacrum; a lumbar support rod that is provided above the rear of the seat plate and presses the top of the sacrum when you sit down on the seat plate and tilt your upper body backwards; A chair for health gymnastics, characterized in that it has a waist presser for fixing the waist of a person who has lowered the chair on a seat board. 2. In the chair according to claim 1, the support leg has an auxiliary plate for abdominal muscle exercise that is provided in close proximity to the lower side of the seat plate and can be taken in and out, and includes a lumbar support rod and an auxiliary plate. A health gymnastics chair characterized by being detachable from a bar. 3. The chair for health gymnastics according to claim 2, wherein the auxiliary plate is provided with a leg support portion for keeping the knees bent.