Lymphatic drainage via compression therapy - Duration: 40 mins

THE PRINCIPLES OF PRESSOTHERAPY

Pressotherapy involves applying pressure to different areas of the body.

The pressotherapy device consists of air cells that inflate and deflate to apply sequential or continuous pressure. This mechanical action improves the circulation of fluids.

THE BENEFITS AND USES OF PRESSOTHERAPY

Pressotherapy is primarily used for its benefits on blood and lymphatic circulation. It helps improve a number of circulation-related conditions, such as edema, lymphedema, and heavy legs.

Pressotherapy for heavy legs

Heavy legs are a common reason for using pressotherapy. People who suffer from this condition experience tingling, pain, and numbness caused by poor blood circulation. Pressotherapy boots are highly effective at improving venous return in the legs.

Pressotherapy for water retention

Water retention is linked to poor lymphatic circulation. It can be caused by many factors, including certain medical conditions and medications, as well as heat and diet.

Pressotherapy stimulates the circulation of lymph and water in the body. It therefore helps eliminate excess water and reduce edema and other associated swelling. It also helps eliminate toxins.

Pressotherapy and cellulite

Cellulite is mainly caused by water retention and poor blood circulation. In pressotherapy, the sequential pressure technique helps reduce the "orange peel" appearance of cellulite by firming the skin and draining fluids from the tissues.

IS PRESSOTHERAPY A SOLUTION FOR WEIGHT LOSS?

By eliminating excess water and toxins, pressotherapy helps slim the figure, firm the tissues, and smooth out orange peel skin and other irregularities. This is why it is often used for aesthetic purposes as part of a slimming regimen.

However, the slimming effect of pressotherapy is mainly due to its action on fluids. If your excess weight is caused or exacerbated by water retention, or in the case of aqueous cellulite.

WHO IS PRESSOTHERAPY FOR?

People who suffer from water retention and wish to slim their bodies can also try pressotherapy. Adipocytes, toxins, and cellulite are easily eliminated by this technique, which can be used in conjunction with other slimming treatments such as lipocavitation, kumashape, lipolaser, or slimming manual massages.

There are several contraindications to pressotherapy: if you suffer from kidney failure, high blood pressure, venous thrombosis, or heart problems, or if you have tumors or abscesses.

THE COURSE OF A PRESSOTHERAPY SESSION

The process is simple. Upon arrival, you lie on your back on a treatment table. Depending on the area of the body being treated, the practitioner puts on the boots, sleeves, or belt. They then set the type and rhythm of pressure according to the desired effect. The devices then inflate and deflate.

Sessions usually last between 30 and 40 minutes.

To get the most out of your pressotherapy sessions, you can follow these tips:

• It is advisable to drink plenty of water between sessions. This will help your body renew itself and eliminate waste.
• You should stay as active as possible, so exercise regularly.
• To reduce water retention, you must significantly reduce or eliminate foods that are too salty or too sweet from your diet.
• Finally, it is advisable not to eat too much before a pressotherapy session, as your liver and kidneys will already have been working hard.