Whole Body Vibration (WBV) therapy entails standing, sitting or lying down on a machine with a vibrating platform and transmitting energy that causes muscles to contract and relax multiple times each second due to vibration transmission.
Studies show that regular exercise can strengthen muscles, improve balance, flexibility and coordination; increase bone density; and have a beneficial impact on controlling blood sugar.
Improves Blood Circulation
Circulation issues affect nearly everyone, whether they present as cold hands and feet, feeling of unwellness or slow healing wounds. Poor circulation often arises from inactivity as regular cardiovascular exercise helps strengthen vein walls by increasing their elasticity and blood flow. Additional factors that contribute to poor circulation include smoking, leading a sedentary lifestyle and certain health conditions.
Vibration therapy is an non-invasive, low impact solution to increasing both blood flow and muscle strength. Vibrations stimulate muscles in difficult-to-reach locations by engaging these vibrations; this leads to an increase in the rate at which muscle proteins contract and relax – ultimately improving blood flow through contractile/relaxer muscles contract/relax ratios; this also promotes production of nitric oxide, another natural vasodilator that promotes blood flow.
Vibration therapy not only promotes better circulation but also stimulates the lymphatic system to flush toxins out of our bodies, keeping us healthier. Unfortunately, our modern lifestyles and excessive stress often limit this vital process from functioning optimally.
Studies have demonstrated how vibration therapy can aid those living with conditions that impair circulation, such as diabetes, peripheral vascular disease, spinal cord injuries and neuropathy. One such research paper discovered that whole-body vibration therapy significantly increased skin blood flow among those suffering from diabetic neurovascular complications while activating leg muscles to lessen symptoms such as numbness, pain or fatigue.
Vibration therapy may help increase circulation, but it should not replace cardiovascular or strength training altogether. Instead, vibration therapy should be used as an add-on therapy to maximize its effects and to boost their effectiveness. In fact, Mayo Clinic suggests pairing vibration therapy with both strength training and aerobic exercises for maximum benefits – doing both together may even prevent injury while simultaneously disabling brain-generated pain signals to the body.
Reduces Hardening of the Arteries
Vibration therapy enhances blood circulation by engaging the muscles to strengthen and tone them, thus stimulating your metabolism and keeping blood vessels healthier, which in turn lowers your chances of heart disease, diabetes, high cholesterol and other cardiovascular issues. A vibration plate also assists with keeping your blood pressure under control by encouraging oxygenated blood to circulate freely within your body.
Studies have demonstrated the power of vibration exercise to significantly decrease arterial stiffness among older adults, particularly among those over 65. Researchers tested 38 adults in two groups: one practicing whole-body vibration training (WBVT), while one did not; WBV group engaged in various exercises involving standing on a vibrating platform for three months while control group did not. After three months, scientists observed no difference in blood pressure or heart rate between groups but the WBV group experienced significantly less arterial stiffness compared to control group.
Vibration machines can also help your health by helping to reduce cortisol levels, which are often responsible for weight gain, elevated blood pressure levels, disrupted sleep patterns and weaker bones. By increasing blood flow to bones, vibration therapy may stimulate production of osteocalcin – a protein which builds bone density while protecting them against breaking down over time.
Power Plate vibration therapy works by contracting and relaxing muscles 30+ times every second, helping your body regain stability and engaging multiple muscle fibers simultaneously. Furthermore, vibrations stimulate nerves to release signals which promote stronger bone marrow stem cells – improving overall health through proper nutrition and restful rest periods. Regular Power Plate training sessions can significantly boost overall wellness.
Improves Bone Density
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bone density decreases, leading to weak and more likely-than-not fractured bones. While most commonly affect postmenopausal women, osteoporosis also can affect men. There are various ways to prevent and treat osteoporosis; lifestyle changes, medication, physical exercise and vibration therapy may all help. Vibration therapy uses standing on a vibrating platform in a squat position in regular sessions on an oscillating platform to increase bone density – easy on your body!
Numerous clinical trials have been conducted to investigate the effects of vibration therapy on bone density and other aspects of bone health, including those conducted by Stolzenberg et al. (2005) and Zhang et al. (2017). Researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial aimed at investigating the impact of vibration therapy on osteoporotic postmenopausal women’s lower leg bone density, using two groups made up of 68 volunteers each. After nine months, both groups were evaluated. Researchers concluded that vibration therapy had significantly increased lower leg bone density – suggesting it might be an effective treatment option for osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Another study, published in Clinical Interventions in Aging journal, investigated the impact of vibration therapy on postmenopausal women’s femur and lumbar spine bone density using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry measurement techniques. Participants were randomly divided into one of two groups; those receiving vibration therapy on a platform in squat position three times weekly for six months received treatment while control group participants did not. After six months, vibration therapy group women had higher bone densities compared with those in control group; overall results revealed higher than expected!
As part of its meta-analysis of nine clinical trials assessing vibration therapy‘s effects on BMD and bone biomarkers, an in-depth meta-analysis was also performed using random-effects modeling and subgroup analyses of age, menopausal status, vibration frequency frequency frequency duration. The researchers of this meta-analysis concluded that short-term whole body vibration therapy increased BMD among postmenopausal women while decreasing fracture risk.
Reduces Stress
Vibration therapy not only strengthens bones, increases muscle power, reduces weight and enhances cardiovascular health; but it has also been proven to lower stress levels. Vibration exercise may even help those struggling with anxiety and depression by inducing neurotransmitters that help fight stress hormones. Furthermore, vibration therapy enhances coordination and balance as well as strengthening core muscles.
Vibration therapy is an easy, low-impact activity which has been proven to improve overall quality of life in numerous ways. Athletes use vibration therapy to improve performance and avoid injury; arthritis patients and diabetes sufferers who find exercise difficult or impossible may benefit as well. A person can quickly stand on a platform vibrating with energy which stimulates muscles and bones while stimulating more osteoblast cells (cells that produce bone) to produce new bone tissue through osteoblast stimulation.
Vibrations also facilitate the formation and maintenance of neuromuscular junctions – nerve endings that connect muscles – leading to stronger muscles that respond better in different situations. Furthermore, vibrations massage various pressure points on the body to relieve tension.
Research on vibration is still in its infancy; however, some evidence indicates that WBV could help lower cortisol levels- the hormone responsible for creating stress- while more research must be completed to confirm this finding.
Vibration therapy is generally safe for most adults; however, it’s wise to consult your physician prior to beginning a wellness regime that includes vibratory therapy. Furthermore, using vibration machines safely requires setting aside enough room in an environment controlled by you or another adult. Vibrations may cause nausea and gastrointestinal distress in some individuals. Furthermore, those with heart or kidney conditions should consult their physician prior to using a vibration machine; its usage should not exceed 30 minutes. By following these guidelines, it will ensure you’re not overdoing it and can reap all the potential wellness benefits of vibration therapy. For optimal results, vibration therapy sessions should take place several times each week and provide you with the greatest chance of reaping all its potential wellness advantages; including reduced blood pressure and bone density levels as well as improved balance and coordination.
