There have been many exotic claims regarding vibration based on quantum physics and energies, from crystal healing, homeopathy, to snake oils.
Vibration therapy employs oscillatory vibrations to induce muscle contraction and improve blood circulation, bone density and flexibility. Furthermore, vibration therapy may improve mental health by relieving tension and improving mood.
Increased Circulation
Good circulation not only provides your muscles with oxygen they require for performance and recovery purposes, but can also aid weight loss by decreasing accumulations of fluid in tissues. Furthermore, good blood circulation plays a key role in relieving pain and supporting weight management through detoxification processes. Exercise can boost circulation naturally, but vibration therapy offers another method. This form of bodywork involves standing on a vibrating platform designed to stimulate muscles and engage hard-to-reach parts of the body. Vibrations cause your muscles to contract rhythmically, compressing nearby blood vessels and forcing them to circulate more rapidly. Studies have proven this type of therapy beneficial to heart and blood vessel health as well as improving balance and coordination; especially important for those suffering from age, injury or health conditions which impair these abilities.
Vibration therapy may also stimulate the lymphatic system, which drains metabolic byproducts away from cells and flushes away toxins from your body. Studies have revealed that vibration therapy has a natural vasodilation effect; when combined with manual lymphatic drainage techniques it may even help your body eliminate metabolic byproducts more effectively.
Increased blood flow carries oxygen directly to cells and tissues, providing more energy, supporting skin health, temperature regulation and speed wound healing. Increased circulation also provides your brain with oxygen it needs for proper function – poor circulation can reduce cognition functions such as memory retention or impact your mood negatively.
Increased circulation isn’t only essential for overall fitness; it can also help preserve independence and avoid falls and fractures over time. Many older adults lose their balance as they age, leading to serious injuries or increased risks of falls that could be dangerous for those living with certain medical conditions. Whole-body vibration (WBV) activates proprioception – the brain’s sense of movement and positioning – helping improve balance by augmenting balance training while decreasing fall risks while supporting independence among those who can’t perform high impact exercise like running or cycling.
Relieves Pain
Vibration therapy uses gentle oscillations to apply energy directly to muscles and tissues, stimulating them to contract and relax regularly – just as they would during regular exercise – stimulating blood circulation, tissue growth and improving balance, flexibility, strength and bone density while interrupting pain signals for reduced or eliminated discomfort sensation.
One type of vibration therapy is known as whole-body vibration (WBV), in which an individual stands, sits, or lies on a mechanical vibrating platform that stimulates all parts of their body. Focal vibration therapy utilizes handheld devices such as percussive massage guns to target specific muscle groups or areas for vibrations to focus.
WBV and localized vibration therapy both increase brain blood flow, stimulating production of hormones such as serotonin. These chemical messengers improve mood and lower anxiety, helping individuals feel calmer and happier. Furthermore, these treatments may also help manage stress levels by balancing cortisol hormone levels, decreasing symptoms of depression, and providing emotional stability.
Studies have demonstrated the efficacy of WBV treatment on improving symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, arthritis and osteoporosis. Osteoblast activity stimulation boosts bone density while improving balance, flexibility and muscle strength to reduce falls among older adults.
Vibration therapy also promotes lymphatic drainage, draining excess fluid from your body while improving circulation and improving overall wellness. Furthermore, vibrations may activate endorphins – your body’s natural painkillers – which have been shown to decrease severity of discomfort while simultaneously increasing range of motion in joints.
Researchers recently conducted an interesting study assessing the effects of Whole Body Vibration therapy (WBV) on patients suffering chronic low back pain. Their results demonstrated that both whole-body and localized vibration therapy significantly reduced lumbar dysfunction due to increasing proprioception – helping balance and mobility, key elements that contribute to dysfunction. Mobility deficit is often an underlying contributor.
Increased Flexibility
Vibration therapy can increase flexibility by stimulating soft tissues and muscles similar to how jacuzzi jets jiggle your body while you soak. It may be particularly useful for recovering from injuries or illnesses. A 2014 study looked into how WBV combined with heat therapy affected muscle strength, balance and flexibility for elderly patients.
Results revealed that both WBV and heat therapy had significant benefits on muscle strength, balance, and flexibility; with the latter group showing greater results across all three areas. Researchers believe this may be because heat stimulates release of neurotransmitter -aminobutyric acid which increases muscle spindle sensitivity as well as motor neuron activation.
While the results of this research are promising, further investigation must take place to validate its findings. Factors that could impact final outcomes include type and frequency/amplitude used and duration of sessions; different devices exist that vibrate necks as well as larger platforms where people stand or sit to use vibration therapy.
Vibration technology is no stranger to athletes, as evidenced by its increasing use in training and competition environments. Naresh Rao, a doctor and partner at Sports Medicine at Chelsea in New York City has seen vibration help recover injured players as well as enhance performance during practice sessions and competitions. His experience working with Olympic water polo players led him directly to this discovery: He witnessed them using vibration to recover faster from injury while improving training performance during both practice sessions and competitions.
Vibrations can help the body improve proprioception, the sense of movement and positioning in your body that allows for sense of balance issues. Furthermore, vibrations activate muscle and bone tissue for greater flexibility and can thus aid those suffering from balance problems.
There has also been some hope that vibration might provide relief from osteoporosis and other conditions by increasing spinal flexibility. An interesting experiment performed in 1994 found that although highly trained gymnasts saw their flexibility improve after doing forward splits on a vibration platform, this improvement was only short-lived; and did not translate to other stretches.
Detoxification
Naturopathy utilizes water therapy as one of its key tools for natural healing and detoxification, with vibration therapy offering further advantages in terms of lymphatic flow improvement and enhanced liver function. Together these can support weight loss by improving digestion, decreasing bloat and supporting healthy metabolism – plus supporting weight loss as a side benefit!
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