Apparatus and method for applying variable localized pressure to the human body

摘要

A method and apparatus for applying a variable localized pressure to a selected portion of the human spine to modify human behavior or treat a human condition or ailment. A flexible and resilient pressure member is brought into engagement with the spine portion, and a mechanism is connected to the pressure member to support it in engagement with the spine portion and to create reciprocatory movement of the pressure member in a predetermined timed sequence to effect the variable localized pressure on the spine portion.