The manual doesn't show where to massage when the back of your calf hurst, any suggestions?
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I just use it where it's painful. For the calf, use a smaller suction cup and apply some oil, then more the cup around to where you feel pain and pause there.
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My understanding is to place the cup or cups at the site of the pain. It works on fleshy areas (not bony areas) so the calf is an ideal place. The suctioning draws blood to the target area and the extra blood, presumably, helps to heal the pain. Find a cup that fits the painful area and perform the suctioning according to instructions. Experiment with several cup sizes until you find the size that fits best. Cupping works surprisingly well for some people. Good luck.
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I don't remember what the instructions said, but I would not use it that way as the massagers are very firm and full body weight in a reclining position could be painful. Check instructions. In my office chair it is perfect!
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For deep tissue massage on the feet, it's the best on the market probably.For the Calves, it's ok, but there's no rollers like with the feet, just squeezing from airbags.
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The chair massages from the neck to the lower back. The leg and bottom "massage" just seem be the seat and leg rests inflating and deflating. I hope this helps.
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The best way to use it is setting in your soft back chair, let it start at your neck, then let it slowly working down your back between you and the chair, it Haven.
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Hi Aug. I have to say that I really like my massager (MCS-510H). My principal problem is mid-back, however---it does just what I need there. For lower back it will do the same thing---that is, sort of roll around the area---not just up & down. But that area is more boney and the massage just doesn't go deep enough to do a really good job. That said, I don't think any of the chair-style massagers will do better. One thing I really do appreciate is its ability to concentrate on one area (low, for instance)---and then you can also "spot" massage by pressing up or down buttons to put it right where you need it. All in all, I think its damn good for the price. Tom Hi Aug. I have to say that I really like my massager (MCS-510H). My principal problem is mid-back, however---it does just what I need there. For lower back it will do the same thing---that is, sort of roll around the area---not just up & down. But that area is more boney and the massage just doesn't go deep enough to do a really good job. That said, I don't think any of the chair-style massagers will do better. One thing I really do appreciate is its ability to concentrate on one area (low, for instance)---and then you can also "spot" massage by pressing up or down buttons to put... » Read More Hi Aug. I have to say that I really like my massager (MCS-510H). My principal problem is mid-back, however---it does just what I need there. For lower back it will do the same thing---that is, sort of roll around the area---not just up & down. But that area is more boney and the massage just doesn't go deep enough to do a really good job. That said, I don't think any of the chair-style massagers will do better. One thing I really do appreciate is its ability to concentrate on one area (low, for instance)---and then you can also "spot" massage by pressing up or down buttons to put it right where you need it. All in all, I think its damn good for the price. Tom « Show Less
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It says to use ultrasound gel, but I use an Ayurveda anti-cellulite oil that I got on Amazon. I tried the ultrasound gel, but I don't think it made a difference in the way the massager works.
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I think what they mean is not to place it directly on the bone. If you look at the picture and see the four red circles, those are the rotating parts, they move in a circle like the were on a track. What they don't want you to do is place the massager vertically against the spine, horizontally is fine because the moving parts would not hit your spine just the muscle on either side
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I did not get instructions for mine. I did Google how to use it and there are a ton of instructions there. My Dr told me how she wanted me to use if for my leg as well. Sorry I could not help more.
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it is closed in the back of the brace. it is one piece and has to be pulled on over yourfoot. So sorry it will rub the back of your knee.
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I had this thing for such a short time that I'm not sure what the exact mechanism was for the "tapping." All I remember is that when I put it on my back, the thumping was incredibly uncomfortable and hard to regulate. It feels like a jack-hammer. I sent it back because even though I love deep-tissue massage and am no delicate flower, this caused more discomfort than it relieved. Not sure if this helps, but my recommendation is to keep looking. I think the Homedics might be better.
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When you say the BACK of your legs i take that to mean your hamstrings. This machine does not work that muscle it works your calves only. It does not come with weights.
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You can set to only massage some of your back or all over it. It can be set to massage intermitently or steady. Great product after hetic day at work
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Go to the Limbsaver web site.If you can't find the correct pad then go to the contact page and call or e-mail.
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That was a good question as I hadn't tried it on my calves yet. It pretty much takes both hands to hold the machine. One to provide the pressure and the other to keep it from toppling off to one side. I found I wasn't able to do the calves by myself so my wife helped.. Joe
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Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I don't remember if it came with instructions. I was having facial release theraphy and my therpist told me about the unit. I got the occi pivotal unit, not the whole system. I just needed it for my Occiput. I sit in my recliner or lay in bed or floor and place the little nubs/fngertips at the back of my neck into the base of my skull in the soft tissue and find a sore spot to press the nub into. It may be sore at first, but, after about 15 minutes it releases the pressure in that spot. I may find several spots that cause painful pressure so I work each one. It has help me cope with my pain and stress. Hope this helps. Goos luck. Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I don't remember if it came with instructions. I was having facial release theraphy and my therpist told me about the unit. I got the occi pivotal unit, not the whole system. I just needed it for my Occiput. I sit in my recliner or lay in bed or floor and place the little nubs/fngertips at the back of my neck into the base of my skull in the soft tissue and find a sore spot to press the nub into. It may be sore at first, but, after about 15 minutes it releases the pressure in that spot. I may find several spots that cause painful pressure so I work... » Read More Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I don't remember if it came with instructions. I was having facial release theraphy and my therpist told me about the unit. I got the occi pivotal unit, not the whole system. I just needed it for my Occiput. I sit in my recliner or lay in bed or floor and place the little nubs/fngertips at the back of my neck into the base of my skull in the soft tissue and find a sore spot to press the nub into. It may be sore at first, but, after about 15 minutes it releases the pressure in that spot. I may find several spots that cause painful pressure so I work each one. It has help me cope with my pain and stress. Hope this helps. Goos luck. « Show Less
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I think I got a small leaflet sort of manual.However the equipment do not need a manual.This is plug and play and very good for calf muscle and foot message