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Pressure therapy is a treatment 100% noninvasive nature and based on the physical stimulation of the lymphatic system through an air compressor connected to two boots of similar length to the legs.

The pressure therapy can help your lymphatic system eliminate fats and toxins that cause cellulite, but it is not a miracle therapy that let you go without cellulite.

Benefits of pressure therapy

By improving the circulation of the lymphatic system and the bloodstream, pressotherapy has a series of positive effects that affect different parts of the body:

  • Improves the appearance of the skin and fights cellulite: This is because pressotherapy improves circulation., eliminating possible lymphatic fluid retention and activating the circulatory system, so oxygen in the blood increases and there is a greater nutrition of the tissues, favoring cell regeneration.
  • pressure therapyFight high blood pressure: The elimination of retentions in the lymph circulation and the activation of the circulatory system helps to reduce blood pressure.
  • Helps eliminate toxins: The lymph is responsible for transporting waste substances from cells to the blood; by promoting circulation, lymph will be able to eliminate metabolic waste better.
  • Relieves tiredness and heaviness in the extremities: What's more, also helps reduce inflammation from fluid build-up.
  • Eliminate edema and lymphoedema: Sometimes, pressotherapy is indicated to eliminate edema from surgery, an injury (edema caused by a sprain), or interventions such as liposuction; this is because it helps to reabsorb the fluid produced by the injury in question.
  • Strengthens the muscular system: Pressotherapy helps tone and stimulate muscles and joints, while strengthening connective tissues.
  • Relieve the stress: By stimulating motor nerve points, helps relieve stress and tension, reduces muscle spasms and produces well-being and relaxation.
  • It increases the body's defenses: Lymph nodes are structures that act as lymph purifiers, as they intercept pathogens and eliminate them. By improving the circulation of the lymphatic vessels, the lymph nodes improve their function and the immune system is strengthened.

In which cases pressure therapy is not recommended?

Although pressotherapy is a simple technique, not painful or invasive and that, has practically no contraindications, there are some cases in which it is not advisable to apply it:

  • If the patient suffers from Deep Venous Thrombosis (TVP)
  • If you have an infection or wound in the area to be treated
  • If there is pain or body numbness
  • In cases of serious heart disease, or if the person has a pacemaker
  • In case of pregnancy
  • If you are a cancer patient

Summarizing:

  • It will improve your blood circulation: increase oxygen and will treat circulatory problems such as cellulitis, varicose veins or fluid retention.
  • It will also improve your lymphatic system through the elimination of accumulated fat with pressure massage
  • Your muscles will be toned and more relaxed.

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