Massager for parents' health, dry food, poison...I need to check this
Sep 24, 2025
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At this time, the first thing you think of is a gift to take care of your health, such as health functional foods, health food, home massagers, health care devices, and functional clothing.
Among them, home massagers are evolving into small products that can focus on certain areas such as feet, calf, knees, shoulders, and waist, away from massager chairs and bed-type devices that were bulky and expensive in the past. With the spread of home care culture and the increase in single-person households after COVID-19, these products have become a new consumption trend and are gaining high popularity.
Small massagers are attracting attention in that they are easy to carry and easy to use, making it easy to use functions such as vibration, low frequency, air pressure, and heat. In the case of mild muscle pain, proper use can help restore fatigue or relax muscles in daily life.
But there is also a caveat. Special care should be taken when using it if you have a surgical history such as artificial joints or underlying diseases such as arthritis, osteoporosis, spinal diseases, and blood circulation disorders.
In the case of the elderly, the sensitivity may decrease and the stimulation may not be properly recognized, resulting in a risk of muscle hypertension, nerve irritation, bruises, and skin burns when used for a long time, and the pain may worsen if muscle pain and neuralgia are confused in the wrong way or if strong stimulation is applied to inflamed or damaged areas. It is safe to avoid the surgical site.
In addition, even if the pain is temporarily relieved through a massager, the underlying cause has not been resolved, but rather, there is a concern that the disease may worsen by missing the timing of hospital treatment. If the pain persists for more than 3 days or if abnormal symptoms appear, you should immediately stop using it and visit a hospital.
In addition, health functional foods or healthy foods containing ingredients that can help joint health, such as glucosamine, chondroitin, and vitamin D, are often selected as gifts. However, the elderly often have drugs they are taking and their personal constitution is different, so it is advisable to consult with medical staff before taking the product.
Seo Jin-hyuk (Orthopedic Surgeon), Director of the Joint Center at Daedong Hospital, said "Even a gift for health can be harmful if it does not fit the user's health condition."Especially if you have musculoskeletal diseases, it is advisable to consult with a medical staff before use." he advised.
"Despite musculoskeletal pain or discomfort, they often do not visit a hospital and try to solve it by themselves with devices or food at home," he said. "This method can cause symptoms to increase, and if symptoms appear that cause repeated pain or discomfort in daily life, visiting a nearby orthopedic clinic for accurate diagnosis and treatment is the beginning of fundamental health care."
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
