Recovery and care

Self-massage and pressotherapy

What is pressotherapy?

A gun massage increases adaptability enhancing lymphatic flow, which supports your immune system and helps you get rid of toxins from your body. Enhancing mental and physical links to enhance body awareness and potential athletic performance.
You can buy pressotherapy devices from Gymstick, Spokey, Rock Tape, Keboo, and Air Relax. Pressotherapy, also known as pneumatic compression therapy or lymphatic drainage therapy, is a non invasive medical and aesthetic treatment that involves the use of specialized equipment to apply pressure to various parts of the body, typically the limbs. The primary goal of pressotherapy is to improve circulation, reduce fluid retention, and promote the removal of toxins and waste products from the body.

Here´s how pressotherapy generally works:
Equipment: Pressotherapy devices consist of inflatable chambers or sleeves connected to a control unit. These chambers are designed to be wrapped around the limbs, such as the legs, arms, or waist.
Inflation and compression: The control unit inflates and deflates the chambers in a rhythmic pattern, creating a gentle, wave like compression along the treated area. This compression promotes the movement of lymphatic fluid, blood, and interstitial fluids within the body.
Sequential treatment: Pressotherapy is often administered sequentially, with the chambers inflating and deflating in a specific order, starting from the farthest part of the limb and moving toward the core of the body. This sequential action mimics the natural pumping mechanism of the circulatory and lymphatic systems.

Benefits of pressotherapy may include:
Improved circulation: The rhythmic compression can enhance blood circulation in the treated areas, potentially reducing swelling and fatigue.
Lymphatic drainage: Pressotherapy may aid in the drainage of lymphatic fluid, which helps remove toxins, waste products, and excess fluid from the body. This can be beneficial for individuals with lymphatic issues or post surgery recovery.
Edema reduction: Pressotherapy can help reduce edema swelling in the limbs, which is common in conditions like lymphedema and venous insufficiency.
Relaxation and muscle recovery: Some individuals use pressotherapy as a means of relaxation and muscle recovery after strenuous exercise or physical activity.
Aesthetic uses: In the aesthetic field, pressotherapy is sometimes used as part of body contouring and cellulite reduction treatments. It is thought to help with the appearance of skin by promoting fluid drainage and tissue firming.
The effectiveness of pressotherapy may vary from person to person, and multiple sessions may be required to achieve desired results.