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“Human Body Bioelectricity Simulation”Technology;
Modern embedded microprocessor simulates 6 distinct;
TCM massage manipulation.
Intuitive display of massage manipulations;
LCD display;
2 Power Sources: Re-chargeable lithium battery using
power converter or computer USB;
Portable pocket sized massager;
Features
For more information, please visit our website at:
www.TCMiMassager.com
Distributed by Healthmate International, LLC
USB port power converter
Lithium battery: BL-4C,3.7V,400mA/h
Modulating frequency:0.04~1Hz;
Technical Parameters:
Input: AC 110V-220V
output:DC5v{
TCM iMassager
Operation Instruction
www.TCMiMassager.com
Enjoy a massage anytime, anywhere with this professional,pocket sized, portable massager!
Enjoy a massage anytime, anywhere with
this professional, pocket sized, portable massager.
For more information, please visit our
website at:
www.TCMiMassager.com
Distributed by Healthmate International,
LLC
Contents
·Introduction
·General information
Structure
Clinical Application
Operation Procedures
Points for Attention
Maintenance and care
Regular treatment principles
Regular treatment methods
Pain in the trunk
Pain in the joints and limbs
Relieving fatigue and preventing diseases
Special treatment for special diseases
I Pain in the neck and back
1. Cervical syndrome
2. Fascitis in the back
3. Stiff neck
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V Hemiparalysis due to stroke
Body shaping
Health care for the old
Questions and Answers
IV Periphery never injury
16.Facial paralysis
17.Perennial paralysis
18.Radial nerve injury
19.Injury of median nerve and
radial nerve
II Lumbosacral Pain
4. Lumbar muscle strain
5.Acute lumbar sprainrd6.3 lumbar vertebra
transverse process syndrome
7.Prolapse of lumbar
intervertebral disk
8.Superior clunial nerve injury
9.Sacro-iliac joint injury
III Pain in the joints
10.Pain in the shoulder joints
11.Pain in the elbow joints
12.Pain in the wrist
13.Pain in the knee joints
14.Pain in the ankle joints and
painful heels
15.Rheumatism and rheumatic
arthritis
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Three key points for TCM iMassager operation
1. Find the exact pain point: The point which is sticked to the
massage pads should be the most painful point in normal times.
2. Strength: Therapeutic strength must be gradually increased,
and it's better to reach the highest strength you can stand.
3. Therapeutic duration: 2-3 times/day, 40-60minutes/ time, over
10 days for one course of treatment.
Before operation, please read carefully this operation instruction
manual, and be clear about the instruction.
Introduction
Massage therapy is the treasure of Chinese traditional medicine, which is of
good therapeutic efficacy to various commonly encountered diseases and
frequently occurring diseases, especially to those symptoms caused by injury
of soft tissues, aseptic inflammation and degenerative lesion.
The arrival of the instrument is an achievement of State Torch-plan Project.
The massage instrument is applying the modern electronic simulation
technology to output bioelectrical signal with human body bioelectrical
features.As it is applied on human body, regular movement of relevant muscle
groups of human body will bring out the therapeutic effect of an actual manual
massage.
The instrument can improve the microcirculation of human body,promote
the absorption of inflammatory substances, relieve the tissues adhesion, and
alleviate various pains.It is good, therapeutic and effective in alleviating
cervical syndrome, periarthritis of shoulder, lumbar muscle strain, fasciitis
and joint pain, etc.Those that work in a fixedposture, the application of the
instrument can alleviate weariness,improve partial muscle tissues and
nutritional status, and prevent strain and hyperosteogeny. Bedridden patients
who suffer from hemiplegia, the instrument can provide effective health
nursing to prevent the muscle from atrophy and shorten the rehabilitation
course. For the middle and old age, the application of the instrument may help
improve physical quality and prevent the locomotor system from aging and
degenerating.
The instrument is small in size and easy to operate, causing no ill effect on
human body.Since it's production,the instrument has won great attention and
high praise.It is regarded by many professionals as a successful step taken by
the natural traditional medicine toward modernization.No doubt, the
instrument is good news for the patients and will help to release them from
pain and improve their quality of life.
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finished, the indicator light is off.
● Clinical application1.Treatment principle
The TCM iMassager uses therapeutic waveform to produce the massage
effect through piling up the bioelectric signal with the human bioelectric
features. when the massager is placed directly on the diseased parts and
through the regular contraction of the muscle of the diseased parts, it can:
①Accelerate microcirculation and promote the absorption of inflammatory
substances. ②Loose adhesion and smooth joints. ③Relax muscle and relieve
the muscular spasm. ④Relieve pain.
2.Therapeutic Objects
Pains and aches in the neck, shoulder, arm, back, waist, sacrum, hip and
leg, etc due to aseptic inflammation and injury in the soft tissues such as the
muscle, fascia, ligament, joint capsule, peroist and fat caused by acute injury,
chronic strain and hyperosteogeny etc as well as patients of paralysis.
3. Health care
①It can relieve fatigue for those who often work for hours in a fixed posture,
such as accountants, drivers and computer operators.
②Health care for the middle-aged and elderly through the stimulation of
relative acupuncture points.
●Operation procedures1. Preparation: Clean your skin before applying the massage pads.
2. Affixing the massage pads: Find out where the pain is, clean it with a wet
towel. Uncover the protective films of the massage pads, apply the pads on
your body and plug the pad cord into the plughole of the device.
Hints: The two massage pads should be affixed synchronously on the body,
and they should not touch each other.
3.Starting up: Press the on/off key, the instrument is started. The default
mode is 1, the initial strength level is 1 and the default time is 20 minutes.
1. Output 2. USB Port 3. LCD Screen 4. Indicator Light 5. On/Off button 6. Strength Adjustor 7. Mode Selector 8. Time Setting 9. Lock
10. Lithium Battery 11. Power Converter 12. USB Extension Wire13. Massage Pads 14. Electrode wire
Notes:
1. The lithium battery can recharged through both power converter and
computer USB.
2. When charging battery, the indicator light is on; when the charging is
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4.Choosing modes: The mode can be changed upon requirement during
one treatment course. Press the “M” for mode selection, these six modes will
change in sequence and circulation.
Hints: For every change of the mode, the strength level will be 1, the
strength can be gradually adjusted to the strength till you can endure it.
● Points for Attention:1)Clean the skin of therapeutic sites before treatment.
2)The treatment can't be made with only one massage pad. Neither should
two massage pads have contact with each other.
3)Don't pull the wire when taking off the electrode.
4)The massage pads should not be placed at the heart position.
5)The patients of serious heart diseases and pregnant women should use
the instruments under the guidance of a doctor.
6)The instrument is prohibited to be used by the patients with the cardiac
pacemaker.
7)Children and the psychotics should not be allowed to use this instrument
independently
8)The patients with acute trauma accompanied by subcutaneous
hemorrhage, tumefaction and fracture should see the doctor first and use this
instrument to promote the restoration after 24 hours.
9) Don't place the pads on the locations of bleeding, inflammation and
ulcer.
10)The battery should be charged for 8 hours or so before first use.
11) The battery should be charged every 3 months in case the device is not
used for long.
12)Please be sure to replace the battery with correct type if necessary.
13)Use the battery following the instructions of battery.
● Maintenance and Care
1)Turn off the power after use and put it in a cool and dry place. The cover of
the instrument should not be opened by the non technical person. It should be
sent to the place purchase for repair if there are any problems.
2)A small amount of clean water can be used to moisten the massage pads
when the viscosity of adhesive face of the massage pad has decreased. The
massage pads can be used repeatedly, over 150 times.It may then be
replaced with new ones when the viscosity is completely lost.
●Regular treatment principles1.Take comfortable posture and relax
the muscle for treatment.
2.Find the exact pain point that will be
taken as the position for treatment.
3.Adjust the strength to the highest
strength you can stand in order to improve
the therapeutic effect.
4.The selection of the therapeutic
waveform can be decided according to the
tolerance of oneself.
5.A course of treatment is 10 days, 2-3
t imes/ a day, 40-60 minutes /each
time.The treatment can be made again
after a week's rest when a course of
treatment is finished.
6.There are two ways to place the
massage pads, in twin and opposed
modes
Figure: 1 Twin mode
Fix the 2 massage modes at the top and
bottom or both ends on the same side of
Figure: 1
twin mode
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2. Processus splnousus of the third vertebrae
3. Anterior scalene muscle
4. Levator muscle of scapula
5. Supraspinous muscle
6. Infraspinous muscle
7. Teres minor muscle
8. Teres major muscle
9. Processus spinosus of the tenth
thoracic vertebrae
10. Processus transverses of the 2nd
lumbar vertebrae
11. Processus transversus of the 3rd
lumbar vertebrae
12. Middle gluteal muscle
13.Least gluteal muscle
14.Tensor muscle of fascia lata
15.Median sacral crest
16.Medial adductor group
17.Muscle of nape
18.Lesser rhomboid muscle
19.Greater rhomboid muscle
20.Trapezius muscle
21.Dorsol extensor muscle group
22.Low margin of the 12th rib
23.Lumbar deep muscle
24.Iliac crest
25.Superior clunial nerves
26.Posterior superior iliac spine
27.Iliotibial tract
28.Superior gluteal nerve
Regular treatment methods
the human body, as shown in Figure 1
Figure: 2 Opposed mode
Fix the 2 massage modes Respectively
on the opposite sides of the therapeutic
position, as shown in Figure 2.
●Pain in the trunk Various chronic strain, acute injury and hyperosteogeny can cause local
tissue inflammatory edema, pain and limited activities that are likely to occur
in the neck, back and waist of the human body as shown in Fig.1. This
instrument can relieve pain satisfactorily by promoting absorption of
inflammatory substances and improving microcirculation to send better
nutrition supply to the local injured tissues. It is essential to choose the proper
spots on the body for treatment (the spots to apply the massage pads to).
①Position for application of the massage pads
According to TCM, the most sensible pressure pain point is the key point,
the most proper position to be treated. Find the pressure pain point with
reference to Fig.1. Apply one massage pad onto it. Apply the other massage
pad onto a proper point symmetrical to the chosen pressure pain point or near
to it, but the two massage pads should not be overlapped. If there are several
separated pressure pain points, treat them one by one.
Fig.1
The pressure pain points of the trunks of the soft tissue strain type.
Pains in necks, shoulder, arms, waist, sacrum, hip and legs
1. Processus transverses of the first vertebrae.
Fig.1
Figure: 2
opposed mode
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●Relieving fatigue and preventing diseasesThose people who often have to keep a fixed posture, such as office
workers, computer operators and drivers may have certain muscles and
ligament overstretched, resulting in pain, sore and numbness. They are
mostly likely to get injury, strain, inflammation, hyperosteogeny, cervical
syndrome, periarthritis of shoulder and so on. Using this instrument can help
to relieve fatigue and improve microcirculation to prevent those occupational
diseases.
①Position of massage pads for treatment of the
neck, shoulder and back. See Fig.3
Mode 1 for 30 minutes, mode 2 or 3 for 30 minutes
by turns for A, B and C. Longer treating time is
needed for those parts of great pain. It is
advisable to use fairly large strength as you can
stand.
② Position of massage pads for treatment of
thewaist. See the Fig.4
Mode 1 for 30 minutes, Mode 2 for 20 minutes or
mode 3 for 30 minutes. It is advisable to do some
waist exercise after the treatment. Longer
treatment is needed for more serious sore and
pain. The above described is general treatment.
For information about “special treatment for
special diseases”, please read the following parts
of this manual.
29. Lower outlet of ischiac N pirifomis
30. Inferior gluteal nerve
31. Lower and outer margin of arococcyx
32. Gluteal tuberosity of femur② Massage mode and length of operation time
Mode 1 for 30 minutes, then Mode 3 or 2 for 30 minutes, 2-3 times a day for
each pain point.
●Pain in the joints and limbsPain in the joints, sport injury, soft tissue injury, inflammation, edema and
many other diseases may cause joint ache, which often occurs in the joints of
shoulder, elbow, knee, wrist, ankle, etc.
①Position of massage pad application
For joint pain, the two massage pad should be applied to the two
symmetrical sides of the painful point, see the Fig.2.
②Massage mode and length of operation time
Mode 1 for 30 minutes, the Mode 3 for 30 minutes,
2-3 times a day.
Pain in the muscles and tendons of the limbs: It is
often caused by sport injury, overstrain or some
other factors. The common signs are muscular
pain, swelling and spasm.
①Position of massage pads
Apply the pads to each end of the painful muscle
or apply one pad to the muscle and the other to
the tendon. The position can be slightly regulated
according to sensation.
②Massage mode and length of time
Mode 2 for 20 minutes, then Mode 1 for 20 minutes. Consult the doctor if the
injury has laceration of muscle or tendon.
Fig.3
Fig.2
Fig.4
Special Treatment for Special DiseasesI. Pain in the neck and back
While working, if people keep lowering the heads and bending over their
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desks for long time with an unchangeable posture (e.g. accountants, typists,
PC operators, drivers and so on), the muscles of neck, nape and back are
always in the mode of muscular tension. Long period of time in this mode will
causes hypoxia to the muscles of neck, nape and back, and produce a great
amount of lactate and potassium ion collecting together. They complain of
aching and swelling muscular pain. From day to day and with people's
unconsciousness for self-health protection, sooner or later a pathologic
change arises form the muscles of neck and nape, and aseptic inflammation is
caused by chronic strain as well, i.e. the nuchal fastiitis. With increasing
fatigue and changing weather, the pain in neck, nape and back will often
trouble you.
If such disease is not cured timely, the injury of nuchal muscle will break the
mechanical equilibrium of neck region, thus resulting in hyperplasia,
degeneration and change of cervical physiological radian. Beside the pain in
neck, nape and back, there are the signs of dizziness, nausea, eye turgid,
tinnitus, hand numb and so on, now you have suffered cervical syndrome.
The above introduction makes us know that the best way for prevention and
cure of cervical syndrome lies in necessary self-health protection and prompt
treatment.
1. Cervical syndrome(1) Major signs
Pain in the neck, shoulders, arms or occiput,
which may be accompanied with headache,
d izz iness, swel l ing pain in eyes, t inni tus,
numbness in hands and limited neck movement.
(2) Position of the massage pads See the Fig.5
(3) Treatment
First apply the pads onto the point of A. Treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20
minutes each, and then take the point of B. Treat in mode 2 for 20 minutes.
Fig.5
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②Do not apply the pads too high upon the two sides of the neck, not too
strong and not too long.
③For patients with nerve root and blood vessel oppression, it is advisable
to have neck traction under the guidance of the doctor.
2.Fascitis in the back(1) Major signs
Sore and pain, heaviness and tightness in the back and shoulders. It
frequently occurs in the shadowed parts shown in the picture in older people
and in those people who keep bending their head
during work.
(2) Position of massage pads See the Fig.6
Find the most sensitive pain point with reference
to the shadowed parts shown. Apply the pads to
and near it.
(3) Treatment
Mode 1 for 30 minutes, then mode 4 for 30
minutes.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②There may be several pain points.Try carefully to find the most proper
ones. Apply the massage pads to the most sensible pain points, two as a set
and treat 20-40 minutes each.
③Relax during the treatment, let the muscles twitch naturally.
④The above mentioned treatment is also fit for pain points not included in
the picture.
Fig.6
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inflammation substances and removing threshold of pain.
4. Lumbar muscle strain(1) Major signs
Chronic recurring lumbago often in the lower part of the waist. The pain gets
more serious when the weather varies or the patient is tired, but the pain is
less serious after a rest. Examination finds wide-spread pressure pain in the
lumbosacral part without noticeable pain in the lower limbs.
(2) Position of the massage pads. See the Fig.8
(3) Treatment
Apply one pad to the most sensible part as
shown and the other to the opposite, take mode 1
and mode 3 for 30 minutes each.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
② If there are may pain points in the waist, the
pads can be app l ied to two pa in po in ts
respectively.
5. Acute lumbar sprain(1) Major signs
The patient has a clear history of lumbar sprain.
Lumbago with difficulty in moving the body due to the pain, which worsens at
coughing and deep breathing.
(2) Position of the massage pads See the Fig.9
(3) Treatment
Apply the pads to the most sensible points or nearby, take mode 1 and mode
3 for 30 minutes each.
(4) Notes
3. Stiff neck(1) Major signs
Sudden attack of pain in the neck and noticeably limited neck movement
due to improper sleeping posture or strain of the
neck.
(2) Position of the massage pads.See the Fig.7
(3) Treatment
Apply the 2 pads on the neck root of patients
and pressure pain point of the shoulder, mode 1
for 30 minutes, then mode 3 for 20 minutes.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
② The patients can make proper movements of his neck during the
treatment.
II. Lumbosacral Pain
Fig.8
Fig.7
There are many reasons for pain in lumbosacral position. Here we lay
special stress on the pain caused by acute injury, chronic strain and
hyperosteogeny.
Soft tissue (tendon, muscle, ligament, joint capsule and so on), joints
(lumbar vertebral posterior joint and sacro-iliac articulation) and lumbar
intervertebral disc in the lumbosacral portion are the very parts to be injured.
However, the injury of these parts from either acute injury or chronic strain,
will show the same pathologic sign. For example, all pain in the lumbosacral
portion is caused by stimulating the local teleneuron of traumatic aseptic
inflammation.
Then, we have known: The key for treatment of pain in lumbosacral portion
is to fix the exact pain point, i.e. the pathological position. This instrument can
play a role in subsiding swelling, pain-killing, promotion of absorption of
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①Follow the regular principles for operation
② Treatment should not be given until 24
hours after the injury.
Fig.9
rd6. 3 lumbar vertebra transverse process syndrome
(1) Major signs
This disease is more often seen in the young and middle-aged people who
have had lumbar trauma or internal injury caused by prolonged overstrain.
The patient has pain and a sense of heaviness in the waist, which is
comparatively serious in the morning after getting up and become less serious
after moving about a little. The pain gets more serious when the weather
varies or when the patient is tired. Examination finds obvious pain when
pressure is applied to the lumbar vertebra and
slightly limited bending of the waist is commonly
seen.
(2) Position of massage pads. See the Fig.10
(3) Treatment
Apply the pads to point A. Treat in mode 1 and
mode 3 for 30 minutes each.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for operation.
Fig.10
Lumbago accompanied with pain in the lower limbs, which gets more
serious at coughing, sneezing and walking; noticeable pressure pain and
percussion pain in the waist; difficulty in lifting the stretched leg while lying,
hipache in the diseased side and limited waist movement are also common.
(2) Position of the massage
pads.See the Fig.11
(3) Treatment
Apply one pad to the most
sensitive pain point and the other
to the opposite side as shown by A,
and treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for
30 minutes each. For hipache,
apply the pads to the most sensible
pain point in the hip as shown by B
and treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20 minutes each. For pain in the lower
limbs, apply to points C and treat in mode 1 and 3 for 20 minutes each.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for operation.
8. Superior clunial nerve injury(1) Major signs
The patient has a history of lumbar sprain,
stabbing pain, sore or tearing pain in one hip,
sometimes with dragging pain in the lower limb but
not beyond the knee. It is difficult to bend, sit and
stand. Noticeable pressure pain can be detected
2-3 cm medial to the highest point of the iliac
spine.
(2) Position of the massage pads. See the
Fig.12
7. Prolapse of lumbar intervertebral disc
(1) Major signs
Fig.11
Fig.12
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During daily life, a cause of disease or chronic strain will be formed without
timely treatment if your shoulder joints are injured. Chronic strain will become
worse, resulting in soft tissue retrograde affection owing to frequent
movement of shoulder joints. The middle age, often have pain in shoulder
joints caused by cold, fatigue and trauma. The pain is particularly serious in
the evening, and effects sleeping. Patients decline to move their shoulder
joints for fear of pain. If the patients do not immediately treat the disease for
the time being, with development of aseptic inflammation, a big adhesion
around shoulder joints forms, which will reduce the activity of the joints, and
finally disturbs their normal life because they can not raise and straighten
their arms. This sign is called “frozen shoulder”.
Scapuohumeral periarthritis(periarthritis of shoulder, frozen shoulder etc.)
(1) Major sign
Shoulder ache and limited movement of the joint. The pain may become
more serious during the night and sometimes accompanied with dragging pain
in the upper arm. The pain points often lie in the anterior, lateral and posterior
parts of the shoulder
(2) Position of the massage pads See the Fig.14
(3) Treatment
For scapuloanter ior
a n d s c a p u o l o a t e r a l
pressure pain, apply the
pads to po in ts . Wi th
mode 3 and 1 for 30
m i n u t e s e a c h . F o r
scapu lopos te r io r and
s c a p u l o l a t e r a l p a i n ,
apply the pads to point
(3) Treatment
Apply one pad to the most sensible pain point and the other above it as
shown in Fig.12, treat in mode 1 and 3 for 30 minutes each.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principle for operation.
9. Sacro-iliac injury (1) Main signs
The patients, normally with traumatic record, have pain in the side of sacro-
iliac articulation. Their trunks incline to the tendon sides. The patients dare
not load and walk with the infected limbs, feel uneasy when lying on their
backs, find difficult to turn over, and can only sit on with their buttock on the
sides.
(2) Position of massage pads See the Fig.13
(3) Treatment
Apply the pads to the correct positions as
shown in Fig.13. Use mode 1 and mode 2 for 30
minutes each.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for treatment.
Fig.13
10. Pain in shoulder jointsShoulder joints are the most flexible joints with the largest scope of
movement. Movements and stability of shoulder joints depend upon the
muscles, tendon and ligament around shoulder joints. The muscles and
tendons around shoulder joints are easily to cause acute injury or chronic
strain because of their frequent movement.
III. Pain in the joints
Fig.14
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(3) Treatment
Apply the pads to the pain point and the opposite. Treat in mode 2 for 30
minutes, then the mode 1 for 30 minutes.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for operation.
12. Pain in the wrist There are two reasons for the pain in the wrist joints:
(1) Acute injury
It is normally caused by trauma such as sprain or fall. The pain is notable
and pain point is fixed. Treatment upon the injury muse be complete, or it will
turn into chronic strain, which will affect the function of wrist.
(2) Chronic strain
Besides the transition from acute strain, a repetitive action (especially
under heavy load) for long time by wrist will cause aseptic inflammation in soft
tissue which is the major reason for pain in wrist joint.
A. Sprain and contusion of wrist joint:(1) Major signs
It is caused by acute injury. The position of pain lies normally in the medial
or lateral of the back of wrist with locally notable pressure pain, swelling and
inconvenient movement. It should be properly fixed within 24 hours, and cold
compress is applied. This instrument can not be used until 24 hours later.
(2) Position of massage pads
(Take the lateral back of wrist as an example) See the Fig.16
(3) Treatment
Apply one pad to the position of pain, apply the
other to the opposite position in the back. Take
mode 3 for treatment for 30 minutes, then mode 1
B. Treat in mode 3 and 1 for 30 minutes each. For pain in the lateral part of the
shoulder and below the deltoid muscle, apply the pads to point C. Treat in
mode 3 and 1 for30 minutes each.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②The strength of treatment for shoulder should be gradually increased, but
it should not be suddenly increased in order to avoid injury of soft tissue.
③Patients should exercise their shoulders for recovery of function during
the treatment.
④Patients should persist in treatment, for this disease has a long course to
go.
11. Pain in Elbow JointPain in elbow joint is mainly caused by acute or chronic strain of elbow soft
tissue. Owing to the special anatomical structure, the position of injury, i.e.
the pain point lies in the medial or lateral of elbow joint in the most cases when
people suddenly bend or straight their wrists, or when they carelessly injure
their elbow joints, or when they suffer chronic strain because of repeated
bending and straightening their wrists. Normally, the pain in the lateral is
caused by external humeral epicondylitis, and called tennis elbow. As well
while the pain in medial is caused by internal humeral epicondylitis and called
golf elbow as well. Now, we take tennis elbow as
an example to make the following introduction:
(1) Major signs
This disease is due to acute or chronic injury.
The hand can not hold with force, the elbow is
feeble. Noticeable pain is felt at the external
humeral epicondyle and the humeroradial joint.
Tennis elbow test shows positive.
(2) Position of the massage pads See the Fig.15 Fig.15
Fig.16
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for 30 minutes.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for treatment.
B. Tenosynovitis Stenosans (wrist ache)(1) Major signs
It is more likely to occur in females, due to knitting and sewing. Noticeable
pain is felt within pressure applied to the styloid process of radius; friction can
be felt when the thumb turns to the outside; and the pain gets more serious
more serious when the ulnar part of the wrist bends or turns.
(2) Position of the massage pads. See the Fig.17
(3) Treatment
Apply the pads as shown in the Fig.17. Treat in
mode 3 for 30 minutes, then mode 1 for 30
minutes.
(4) Notes
①Follo w the regular principles for operation.
②Relax the wrist and move the thumb during
the operation for better results.
Fig.17
13. Pain in the knee joints
Knee joint with the largest articular surface and the most complicated
structure of human body are particularly apt to be injured due to considerably
heavy load they bear.
The causes for pain in knee joint can be classified into two categories:
(1) Acute injury
The injury often happens to athletes and manual labors with knees as their
loading support. Such injury, normally with obviously traumatic record and an
obvious pain point, can cause sharp pain. It might become a chronic strain if
not to be treated timely.
(2) Chronic strain
Knee joints,playing an important role in walking and standing,can
retrograde degeneration by aging, e.g. hyperosteogny, chronic strain of soft
tissue and so on. These changes need a long period of time and are too slight
to be sensed by people, but this slight strain might cause a sudden case from
wind-chill, fatigue, cold or trauma, resulting in pain in knee, especially when
going up and down stairs, squatting or standing up. Its general designation is
called “degenerative arthritis”.
The reason for pain in knee joint lies in traumatic aseptic inflammation,
either acute injury or chronic strain.
Since the position of pathologic change is different for different person, the
position of pain is different as well. The following positions are classified as
“pain in Hsiyen”; “pain in the two sides of knee joint” and “pain around knee
cap”.
A. Pain in Hsiyen(1) Main diseases and signs
Main diseases in Hsiyen that cause pain:
hypertrophy of subpatellar fat; traumatic synovitis;
subpatellar synovitis and so on. Normally, they are
caused by swelling of acute injury or chronic strain.
The main symptoms are pain in knee joint,
tumefaction, difficult in moving and so on.
(2) Position of massage pads See the Fig.18
(3) Treatment
Apply the two pads to the Hsiyen of two knees,
use mode 1 and mode 3 for 30 minutes.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for operation.
Fig.18
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(3) Treatment
Apply one pad to the medial, and the other to the lateral, use mode 1 and
mode 3 for 30 minutes. As for inflammation of apex patellae, one pad is
applied to the apex patellae, and other to the medial of knee-cap. Use mode 1
and mode 2 ”for 30 minutes each.
(4) Note
Follow the regular principles for operation.
14. Pain in ankle joints and painful heelsAnkle is a connection between feet and leg. The rear part of ankle is tendon
calcaneus which ends at heel.
Pain in ankle joint is normally caused by sprain of ankle, while pain in heel
is caused by chronic strain.
A. Acute strain of ankle joint (strain of ankle)(1) Major signs
A clear history of sprain, the pain point often appears in the lower front of
lateral malleolus. Some patients may have
ecchymoma, swelling, serious pain and
difficulty in walking.
(2) Position of the massage pads See
the Fig.21
(3) Treatment
Apply one pad to the pain point and the
other to the opposite side as shown in
Fig.21 and treat in mode 1 and 3 for 30
minutes each.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②For acute injury, treatment should not be given until 24 hours later.
B. Pain in the medial and lateral knee joint(1) Major diseases and Signs
Main diseases that cause the pain are injury of lateral and medial accessory
ligaments of knee joint and injury of lateral and medial meniscus of knee joint.
These two diseases are normally caused by acute
strain. Therefore, a clear diagnosis must be
made, and an exact pain point must be fixed.
(2) Position of massage pads See the Fig.19
(3) Treatment
Apply the two pads to the knee joint, one to the
medial and other to the lateral. Use mode 1 and
mode 3 for 30 minutes each.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②A patient with acute injury should not use the
instrument until 24 hours later.
③The patient who suffers cross-locking caused
by laceration of meniscus should go to hospital.
C. Pain around knee-cap(1) Main diseases and signs
Both chondromlacia patellae and inflammation of
apex patellae can cause pain around knee-cap.
Normally, chondromlacia patellae causes pain in the
edge of medial and lateral knee cap, while inflammation
of apex patellae causes pain in the lower edge of knee
cap.
(2) Position of massage pads See the Fig.20
Fig.19
Fig.20
Fig.21
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pathologic joints, refering to the above-mentioned treatment.
Generally, apply the pads to the position where pain lies.B. Pain in heel (posterior of heel)(1) Major signs
Patients have pain or pressure pain in heel with slight swelling. The pain
becomes serious when walking or standing for long time, and not so painful
after taking a break.
(2) Position of massage pads See the Fig.22
(3) Treatment
Apply one of the two pads to the heel, the other
the rear or the lateral. Treat in mode 1 and mode 3
for 30 minutes each.
(4) Notes
① Follow the regular principles for treatment.
② Put the feet in hot-water for 20-40 minutes every day.
③ Place soft shoe-pads inside shoes when walking.
15. Rheumatism and rheumatic arthritisThe major signs of rheumatic arthritis are: wandering polyarticular pain
(“Pain goes everywhere” in common saying); normally pain at the same time
in the medial and lateral of big joints like knee, ankle, shoulder, wrist, elbow
and hip. The joints become red, hot and swelling when pain appears. But no
suppuration in the joints will occur, and normally it will not cause the joints
teratogenesis later.
Rheumatic Arthritis is mainly characterized by chronic symmetrical
polyarticular pain with wandering pain. The small joints of two hands are apt to
be attacked by this disease. This disease has a long period of time, and
breaks out repeatedly. The small joints might become teratogenesis later if
not to be treated timely.
Treating the above disease with this instrument can alleviate pain, dispel
swelling and make joints agile. For the concrete treatment of various
Fig.22
Periphery Nerve Injury is a general description of nerve and nerve
constitution lying in the whole body including 12 pairs of cranial nerves, 31
pairs of spiral nerves and autonomic nerves.
Periphery nerve controls the limbs in normal movements. The limbs will not
be able to move partially or wholly once they are injured. Therefore, the
injured periphery nerve should be treated as earlier as possible in order to
achieve the best recovery. At the same time, attention should be paid to
recovering the function of joints and muscles.
All patients of injured periphery nerve who need not have operations or
need a postoperative restoration stage can use this instrument.
16. Facial paralysis(1) Major signs
Paralysis in facial muscles is caused by periphery nerve injury in one side.
Facial muscle activities are lost, the mouth corner drops, the diseased part of
the face twists towards the opposite side. The patient has difficulty protruding
his lips and whistling.
(2) Position of the massage pads. See the
Fig.23
IV. Periphery Nerve Injury
Fig.23
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(3)Treatment
Apply the pads to places as shown by A and treat in mode 2 for 20 minutes,
then mode 1 for 20 minutes.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②Do not use too high massage strength. It is only required to cause the
facial muscle to twitch.
③The pads should be applied to the diseased part of the face.
④Begin the treatment as soon as possible after the attack.
17. Perennial paralysis(1). Major signs
Foot drop, strephenopodoa, walking in a stepping gait,
myophagism in the front part of the shank.
(2) Position of the massage pads See the Fig.24
(3) Treatment
Apply the pads as shown in Fig.24, treat in mode 2 for 20
minutes, then mode 1 for 20 minutes.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②Treatment should begin as soon as possible after the attack.
③ Regular the level of strength so that the patient feels muscular
contraction and twitch in the foot.
18. Radial nerve injury(1) Major signs
Dropped wrist and difficulty in turning and stretching the wrist and fingers.
(2) Position of the massage pads See the Fig.25
(3) Treatment
Apply the pads to places as shown by A and
treat in mode 2 for 20 minutes, then mode 1 for 20
minutes.
(4) Notes
①Follow the regular principles for operation.
②The treatment should begin as soon as possible after the attack.
③Regulate the massage strength to the extent that the wrist stretches.
④Increase the strength until stretching of the wrist.
19. Injury of median nerve and radial nerve (1) Major signs
Injury of median nerve: the forearm has difficulty in turning thumb and
eating finger can not bend and hold. Injury of radial nerve: weakened ability of
wrist bending, inability of bending of ring finger and little finger and
hyopthenal atrophy.
(2) Position of the massage pads.See the
Fig.26
(3) Treatment
Injury of median nerve: apply the pads to the
points shown by A, treat in mode 2, then mode 1
for 20 minutes each.
Injury of radial nerve: apply the pads to the
points shown by B, treat in mode 2 for 20 minutes, then mode 1 for 20 minutes.
(4) Notes
①Treatment should be given as soon as possible after the injury.
② Adjust the massage strength so that the thumb and eating finger feel
tingling and distending in the case of injury of median nerve and the wrist tend
to bend in case of injury of radial nerve.
Fig.24
Fig.25
Fig.26
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Apply the two pads to the flexor of the forearm as is shown in Fig.28, treat in
mode 1 for 20 minutes
Apply the pads to the medial end and lateral end of the quadriceps muscle
of thigh as shown in Fig.30, treat in mode 1 for 20 minutes
Apply the pads to tibialis anterior as shown in Fig.31, treat in mode 1 for 20
minutes.
Notes:
① F o l l o w t h e r e g u l a r
principles for operation.
②Treatment should not start
until the patient is under a
stable condition well out of
danger and has a clear sense.
③ S t r e n g t h s h o u l d b e
regulated to the degree that
effective contraction occurs in
the relative muscles.
①Make careful observation over the patient's condition.
②This therapy is only fit for patients in the stage of flaccid paralysis (no
active movement in the diseased limbs).
③Beside the massage treatment, other treatments are still needed at this
stage.
④ The patients
with a history of
epilepsy can only
use with care.
(4) Therapy B:
Posi t ion of the
massage pads,
o p e r a t i o n a n d
notes
(1) Major signs
Paralysis in one side of the body due to cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral
embolism and cerebral thrombosis. In the early stage (the first 3 weeks) after
the attack, the patient has dyscinesia, myasthenia and flaccid paralysis in one
side of the body. Then, comes the restoration stage (3 weeks to one year after
attack). In this period, the diseased side of the body begins to make
movements which are active but not normal, showing spastic paraplegia.
(2) Determination of the time to start treatment
①The early stage (flaccid paralysis). When the patient is under a stable
condition well out of danger and has a clear sense, treatment can start with
therapy A under the guidance of the doctor until the diseased limbs are
capable of active movements
②Restoration stage (spastic paraplegia). Treatment with therapy B can be
given when the diseased limbs of the patient are capable of active
movements.
(3) Therapy A: Position of the massage pads, operation and notes.
Apply one pad to the belly of biceps muscle of arm and the other pad to the
belly of brachial triceps muscle as shown in Fig. 27. treat in mode 1 for 20
minutes.
V. Hemiparalysis due to stroke
Fig.28
Fig.27
Fig.29
Fig.30
FIg.31
Fig.32
Fig.33
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Fig.35Fig.34
Apply the two pads
t o t h e e x t e n s o r
muscle of the forearm
as shown in Fig. 32.
treat in mode 1 for 20
minutes.
Apply the pads to
b r a c h i a l t r i c e p s
muscle as shown in
Fig.33, treat in mode
1 for 20 minutes.
Apply the pads to tibialis anterior as shown in Fig.34, treat in mode 1 for 20
minutes.
Apply the pads to biceps muscle of thigh as shown in Fig.35, treat in mode 1
for 20 minutes.
Notes:
① Follow the regular principles for operation.
② Regulate the massage strength to the degree that effective contraction
occurs in the relative muscle group.
③Stimulation to flexor groups is strictly prohibited.
④Besides the massage treatment, other treatments are still needed at this
stage.
⑤The patients with a history of epilepsy can only use with care.
more flexible. Body Shaping 3(Releasing toxin)Bioelectronics signalsspeed
up the blood circulation, and help the elimination of the toxins within the
human body.
Keep FitAvailable acupoints:
Enhance breast:Selected Rugen,zhongwan,ganshu,sanyinjiaoKeep fit:
guanyuan ,q iha i ,dazhu i ,ganshu ,shenshu ,zhongwan ,cheng fu o r t he
position where you require keeping fit.
Treatment modes: Mode 5 body-shapingTreatment Time: Once of twice a
day, ten minutes for each accupoint, one treatment cycle for every 15 days.
Body shaping
Body Shaping Modes:
Body Shaping1(reducing weight)Quickyly decomposing, blazing, fastening
the excess fat under the skin, helping to mae the waist appar slimmer. Body
Shaping 2(skin tightening)Strengthening the energy of the humanbody's cell
and reconstructiong the flexible fibre and protein to make your skin tighter and
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1. Senile Chronic Trachitis, Asthma Acupoints: Feishu, zhongfu, Hegu.
Treatment: Acupoints are divided into three pairs left and right Feishu; left
Zhongfu, left Hegu; right Zhongfu, right Hegu. Apply the massage pads to
each pair of acupoints and treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20 minutes each.
2. ConstipationAcupoints: Tianshu, Dachangshu, Shangjuxu,Zusanli
Treatment: Apply one pad to Tianshu on one side of the body and the other
pad to Dachangshu on the other side of the body, treat in mode 1 or mode 3 for
20 minutes. Then apply the pads to left and right Shangjuxu, then left and right
Zusanli, treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20 minutes each.
3. Coronary heart deseaseAcupoints: Neiguan , Zusanli, Quchi
Treatment: The acupoints are divided in to three pairs, left Neiguan left
Zusanli, right Neiguan- right Zusanli; left Neigaun- left Quchi; right Neiguan-
right Quchi. Apply the pads to each pair and treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20
minutes each.
4. HypertensionAcupoints: Zusanli, Neiguan
Treatment: The acupoints are divided into two pairs: left Zusanli-left
Neiguan; right Zusanli-right Neiguan, treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20
minutes each.
5. DiabetesAcupoints: Quchi, Tianshu, Diji
Treatment: The acupoints are divided into three pairs, left Tianshu-left
Quchi, right Tianshu- right Quchi; left and right Diji,treat in mode 1 and mode 3
for 20 minutes each.
6. ProstatitisAcupoints: Ciliao, Guanyuan, Zhongji
Professional advice: Reducing weight is a complicated process, it should
be done properly and not achieved in a short time. Discipline and
perseverance ensure you will achieve success and consultation with
dietician, fitness instructoror doctor's are always helpful.
Health Care for the OldAcupoint treatment for the old
Due to the degradation of functions of the organs of the old people, they are
prone to have some chronic diseases which bring pains and inconvenience to
their life.
Application of this instrument can not only help promote blood circulation,
metabolism and improve
the adaptive capacity and
immunity, but also act as
an accessory treatment
for a number of diseases
commonly suffered by the
old.
Refer to the following
picture for location of
relat ive acupoints and
m a k e h e a l t h c a r e
treatment according to
the following methods.
Remember not to discard
other methods.
Relative acupoints for
the health care of the old
people.
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1.What's the function of the six therapeutic modes? M o d e 1 : K n e a d i n g ( Tu i n a t h e r a p y ) . G o o d e f f e c t o f a c c e l e r a t i n g
microcirculation, releasing adhesion, loosing joints and relieving pain.
Mode 2:Acupuncture therapy. Good effect of relaxing muscles, removing
fatigue, accelerating microcirculation and relieving pain. Acupuncture
corresponds directly to the energy meridians. It regulates the physiological
activity of the meridian channels and collateral, by balancing the “Yin and
Yang”, adjusting the “Qi and blood” and preventing pathological changes. It is
one of the most effective ways to unblock energy flow to restore body to a
state of balanced Qi like energy boost.
Mode 3 :Tapp ing . Good e f f ec t o f r e l i ev i ng pa in , acce le ra t i ng
microcirculation and galvanoi-acupuncture.
Mode 4:Guasha is a special physical therapy. Good effect of improving Qi
flow and blood circulation, balancing yin and yang, strengthening the anti-
pathogenic Qi, removing pathogenic factors, discharging or draining stagnant
toxins, clearing heat, opening the orifices, and refreshing the mind.
Biomedical studies show that Guasha therapy can directly stimulate
subcutaneous peripheral nerves, improve local circulation of blood and lymph
fluid, speed up the metabolism, promote nutritional supply, regulate immune
function through the nerve-endocrine immunoregulation network and
facilitate the body's defensive abilities. This, thereby, improves the
pathological state and suppresses the pathological process.
Mode 5: Body Building/Body Shaping. Body shaping 1 (Reducing weight)
Quickly decomposing, blazing, fastening the excess fat under the skin,
helping to make the waist appar slimmer.Body shaping 2 (Skin tightening)
Strengthening the energy of the human body's cell and reconstructing t the
flexible Fiber and protein to make your skin tighter and more flexible.Body
shaping 3 (Releasing toxin) Bioelectronics signal speed up the blood
Treatment: Apply one pad to Ciliao and the other to Guanyuan, treat in
mode 1 for 20 minutes. Then move the pad which was at Guanyuan to Zhonji
with the other pad remaining at Cilaio, treat in mode 1 and mode 3 for 20
minutes each.
7. Improving health against senilityAcupoints: Zusanli, Hegu
Treatment: Three pairs of acupoints: left Zusanli-left Hegu; right Zusanli-
right Hegu; Apply the pads to the first two pairs and treat in mode 1 or mode 3
for 20 minutes, then apply them to the third pair (left and right Zusanli) and
treat in mode 3 for 20 minutes.
Questions and Answers
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② The different electric resistance in the two positions of skin gives
patients different feelings, the weak resistance gives patients intensive
feeling.
③ Maybe, one of the massage pads is not properly placed.
5.Where should the massage pads be applied during
operation?①First apply the massage pads to “pain point” for treatment.
② If the most stimulated position felt by patients is not the most painful
position in normal times, the position must be timely regulated.
③ No matter how many times, the most painful position in normal times
should be chosen as the final point to be stimulated.
6. Why is the effect not so striking after a certain period of
time?①The position for treatment is not correctly chosen. Determine the exact
pain point.
② The therapeutic strength is not strong enough. Increase it to the most
strength which patients can bear.
③The therapeutic duration is not enough. 2-3 times a day, 40-60minutes a
time, and 10 days every course of treatment
④ The wave mode is not properly chosen. Normally, mode 1 is firstly
chosen.
7. Why should it be applied where it pains?①Pains in neck, shoulders, back, waist, legs and joints are mainly caused
by local soft tissue injury.
②The traditional Chinese medicine goes, “pain point is shu”, “shu” means a
therapeutic position or and acupoint in Chinese.
circulation, and help the elimination of the toxins within the human body.
Mode 6: Combination. Relax muscle and relieve the muscular spasm.
2. How long does it take to effect a cure by TCM iMassager?① It can cure pains in neck, shoulders, waist and joints
② Different people (with different types of pain, conditions of pain and
duration of pain) take different therapeutic duration for cure. Normally , the
duration by TCM iMassager is no much different from the duration by a
masseur in a hospital.
③ Every course of treatment takes 10 days, 2-3 times everyday, 40-60
minutes every time, and strength should be as strong as possible.
3.Can patients suffering heart disease and hypertension use
TCM iMassager?① Patients with cardiac pacemakers are prohibited from using TCM
iMassager.
②No problem will arise when it is used for limbs, joints and waist
③ In the beginning, the strength should not be strong. The strength can be
gradually increased when patients get used to it, but the extent of strength
should not make a patient feel a bit of unwell.
④Operate according to the acupoints shown in the operation manual. It has
a certain curative effect on heart disease and hypertension.
4.During operation, the two massage pads sometimes give
patients different feelings, ie, one appears heavy and the
other light, why? ① The different strength of self-muscular contraction in the two positions
gives different feelings, the strong contraction gives patients intensive
feeling.
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③The western medicine goes, “the painful point where the disease lies”, ie,
the disease is just in the position where it pains and where the therapeutic
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