METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING VARIABLE LOAD TO HUMAN BODY Russian patent published in 2003 - IPC

FIELD: medicine. SUBSTANCE: method involves invoking pinched tail effect in people by using a device for applying variable local pressure to the vertebral column. Pressure control is carried out manually, using remote control and/or in automated way. Pressure drive is located in belt in the spinal cord zone. The device has belt and guide member holding the belt when applying pressure. Guide straps are adjustable in length. The device has remote control unit, pressure head and pressure gage. A set of changes are caused in people like appetite stimulation, changes in sexual behavior, brain blood supply growth and/or increased number of neuromediators like dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness in treating the cases of Parkinson disease, depression states and so on. 16 cl, 4 dwg