Bodyfriend Obtains Patent for Massage Chair Treating Cervical Disc Stenosis

Medical Massage Chair 'Phantom Medical' with Patented Cervical Disc Treatment Feature Launch Imminent

Bodyfriend's 'Phantom Medical' Applies Patented Technology for Massage Chairs Treating Cervical Disc and Stenosis

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Cheol-hyun] Bodyfriend (CEO Park Sang-hyun) announced on the 13th that it has registered a patent for massage chair technology that helps treat cervical disc and stenosis. This patented technology is already certified as a medical device and will be applied to the soon-to-be-released 'Phantom Medical.'

Cervical disc and stenosis are common conditions among modern people. They occur due to various causes, including poor posture when using computers or mobile phones, and in severe cases, can cause pain so intense that daily life becomes impossible. The patented technology applied by Bodyfriend to its massage chairs treats cervical disc and stenosis by using expanding and contracting air cells and elastic modules to press, stretch, and traction the user's neck area.

The airbags, which expand and contract by an air injection unit, apply continuous and repetitive pressure to the back of the user's neck, enabling more effective massage. The load is evenly distributed across the entire back of the neck rather than concentrated in one spot, helping to treat cervical disc and stenosis. The elastic modules beneath the airbags provide stronger massage force when the air cells expand, maximizing traction and stretching effects on the neck area. When the air cells contract, the elastic modules act as a buffer on the back of the neck, allowing for safe massage.

A Bodyfriend official said regarding this patent registration, "Bodyfriend's technological excellence has once again been recognized through the operation of convergent research organizations including the Medical R&D Center and investing 52.8 billion KRW in research and development over the past five years to develop new technologies." He added, "Going forward, Bodyfriend will continue to focus on R&D as a healthcare group and lead competition in the global market." Meanwhile, Bodyfriend has filed 2,413 intellectual property rights including patents and designs, of which 1,354 have been registered.

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