What is compression therapy?
Compression therapy works by applying consistent pressure to the legs, improving circulation and relieving swelling. Once reserved for managing medical conditions, with specialist stockings and bandages prescribed and applied by healthcare professionals, a new era of wellness devices beckons – enter compression boots.
Self-inflating sleeves that wrap around the legs, from foot to thigh, these revolutionary devices offer a wellness solution, improving leg health by helping to manage and prevent fluid retention while boosting circulation and healing. This makes these innovative wellness wearables ideal for those who work out or spend long periods of time sitting or standing. But how exactly do compression recovery boots work and what are their benefits? Let's get into it.
What are the health benefits of using compression therapy devices?
By firmly squeezing the leg muscles, compression therapy devices help push deoxygenated blood back up to the heart, encouraging oxygen-rich blood to return to the legs, nourishing tissues and promoting healing. These benefits, combined with the comforting sensation created by the pressure the devices generate, make compression boots the perfect addition to any post-workout recovery routine, soothing tired muscles while supporting tissue repair and injury rehabilitation.
On the other hand, while fast becoming a go-to for sports enthusiasts looking to level up their wellbeing game, these benefits also make compression boots ideal for those with limited mobility, whose circulatory system may benefit from some encouragement. Compression therapy also helps to activate lymphatic drainage, aiding the movement of toxins throughout the body and minimising swelling caused by water retention.
As the pressure massages the legs, compression boots also promote relaxation, activating the rest and repair state. This helps to calm the nervous system, contributing to overall health and wellness. So, if exercise is your go-to mood booster, compression therapy might just be the best way to repair and unwind afterwards.
Are compression boots safe to use?
Compression boots are perfectly safe, although some people should apply some caution when using them. This includes those with heart or vascular conditions or elderly individuals, as compression therapy, regardless of how the mechanism is achieved, is not always compatible with certain health concerns. Remember to always check the manufacturer's safety guidelines and any instructions before using compression boots, and if in doubt, it's always best to consult a healthcare practitioner.
For added peace of mind, CurrentBody Leg Recovery Compression Boots are fitted with a stop button and an Emergency Pressure Relief slider to stop treatment immediately, should you wish to end your session earlier than expected and remove the boots quickly.
Fitting compression boots into your daily routine
Compression therapy boots can be used as often as you need them, whether following a workout or unwinding before bed, although the frequency and intensity of sessions should be adjusted to suit your individual needs and tolerance for compression therapy.
The CurrentBody Leg Recovery Compression Boots are wireless, perfect for improving long-term leg health at home or on the go, conveniently slotting into your daily routine. 5 effective treatment modes allow you to tailor your sessions to your personal needs or concerns, from reducing muscle fatigue to more intense levels for encouraging blood flow and lymphatic drainage. Once activated, simply sit comfortably or lie back and relax.
So, whether you’re an avid gym-goer, someone who spends all of their time on their feet or sitting at a desk, or simply looking to enhance your wellbeing, compression boots might just be the missing piece in your head-to-toe health-boosting routine.
