Pleasant trifles: scratching for the back - what is it and why is it needed?

The subject, which will be discussed, is not a new invention. Spoon for the back - a funny thing, the whole essence of which is reflected in the title. The device looks, regardless of the material, roughly the same - a stick with a finger tip. A lot of people have no idea at all why they might need such a thing on the farm. Nevertheless, this "accessory" in one form or another is quite willingly bought up in stores, including virtual ones.

Who invented this "gadget"?

For certain it is not known who first thought that scratching the back can not be hand, but a special device. The invention of the special carding is attributed to the XII-XIV centuries. Homeland of the device is a medieval Europe, where regular bathing was a sinful activity, in connection with which there were many things that facilitate unhygienic life. Spirits masked the heavy smell of unwashed bodies, silk shirts rescued from fleas, and itchy high hairstyles ladies and gentlemen elegantly scrubbed with special sticks. So the use of an accessory for a beautiful scratching of the back was quite practical. Made these devices quite skillfully and from expensive materials: silver and ivory. So afford it could wealthy gentlemen. Smerds for similar purposes used something simpler - their own hand, for example. The chamois sticks of that time have survived to the present day in museums in Europe.

What material is made of carded paper?

Anyone who has already been interested in such a device, drew attention to the fact that the carding sticks are made of different materials, natural or artificial. The gadget from which material is worse or better, can not be unequivocally stated. Everyone chooses, based on their own preferences. So, from what material can be a carding for the back:

• A classic option is a bamboo device. This is what the Soviet citizens, who rested on the coast, often took home, scratching their shoulders, scorched all the way on the insidious southern sun. Simple, natural, easy, durable.
• Wooden sticks for carding back, especially carved and varnished - an excellent souvenir that you can please a loved one. The only drawback that is noted in the reviews: not too high-quality material can simply be withered, although this applies to any wooden thing. Therefore, buy still better in proven stores.
• The metal cardach for the back, from thin twigs or in the form of a paw, looks pretty brutal, but pretty. At purchase it is recommended to pay attention to quality of a material, a thing from "stainless steel" will serve much longer. By the way, metal cardacles and more modern models of artificial materials can be equipped with a telescopic (folding) handle.
• Plastic cardacles give manufacturers a lot of room for imagination, since plastic is the easiest to cast the tips of the most unusual shapes and colors. One of the most popular souvenirs in online stores is a very realistic looking plastic cardigan.
• Silicone versions of this device appeared relatively recently. Grateful reviews of this material is already a lot - it's beautiful, and durable.

Why is it useful for the back?

In addition to scratching your back without help, even doctors admit that this subject is also an excellent home massager. A back massage for the back has a relaxing effect, relieving tension in the muscles. For greater effect, some models are additionally equipped with massage rollers at the other end of the handle.

With regular use, carding for the back improves blood circulation and increases the tone of the back muscles.

Harm and contraindications

Unlike electromusers, there are no contraindications to the use of the device for carding the back.

As for the harm caused by the use, there is a possibility that if the scratching is too strong, the skin will be slightly injured. To avoid scratches, it is recommended to use caution when applying this device.