An improved treatment apparatus and method of using in which the device hasplural protruding contact elements, each preferably having an undulatingcontact surface with one or more peaks. In one preferred embodiment, aplurality of contact elements are positioned spaced apart from one another incolumns. In another device an elongated single column is provided. Mountingbrackets are provided that enable a user to position the device easily and toadjust mounting straps and/or belts to a particular body shape. In oneexample, the device may include bracket apertures into which mounting bracketscan be positioned. In another aspect of the invention, adjustable bucklesand/or binders are provided can be used to adjust the length of the straps andsecure the device to the wearer in use.
