Pressotherapy is a cosmetic procedure, which is one of the types of lymphatic drainage massage. It is conducted to remove excess fluid from the body. Anyone can resort to its help, except those to whom pressotherapy is contraindicated. But the procedure does not really have many warnings. Therefore, most people will still be able to experience this unusual method of massage on themselves.
Features of pressotherapy
Initially, the procedure was conceived as a way to combat overweight and cellulite. But as it was possible to find out, it can bring much more health benefits.
The main idea of ​​pressotherapy is the effect of compressed air on the lymphatic system. The process, of course, is constantly observed by professionals. Exposed through a special suit. The level of pressure for each patient is selected individually and accurately calculated using a computer program. As the raised and lowered pressure alternate, massage turns out more effective. One procedure lasts no longer than 45 minutes.
People who do not have contraindications for pressure therapy - with varicosity or osteochondrosis, for example - immediately notice positive changes. The procedure brings such fruits:
- edema disappears;
- immediately after the massage, there is lightness and vigor;
- chronic fatigue disappears;
- improves skin tone;
- weight decreases;
- corrected contours of the figure;
- loss of weight in the legs;
- the mood rises;
- increases the tone of the walls of blood vessels;
- from the body are released harmful and dangerous substances.
The list could be continued for a long time. But all the benefits can be assessed only by trying the massage personally. You can do it every day. The procedure is perfectly combined with many other massage techniques.
Contraindications to pressotherapy
Even the most innocuous procedure has contraindications. And pressotherapy is no exception:
- Conducting lymph drainage sessions is not recommended for those patients who have skin lesions, abrasions, pustules, eczema and other injuries. It is also time to stop with the procedure in case of unhealed fractures, sprains.
- Pressotherapy is contraindicated and can cause side effects when a person has good or malignant neoplasms.
- Exposure to pressure can lead to unpleasant consequences during pregnancy. And in order to fully protect themselves, it is advisable to postpone massage sessions until the end of the lactation period.
- Pressotherapy of the legs is contraindicated in thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, as well as at an increased risk of these diseases.
- Do not go for lymphatic drainage during menstrual bleeding.
- Another contraindication is impaired renal function.
- Refuse to massage people with tuberculosis.
- Unexpectedly, a pressure session may end for patients who have a pacemaker or any other electronic device in their body.
- It is undesirable to do lymphatic drainage during exacerbation of chronic infectious ailments and with fever.
- Before the massage, it is necessary to warn the specialist about the transferred peritonitis. In this case, the calculations are corrected. And sometimes the procedure is completely canceled.
- Pressure adversely affects the body during recovery from surgery.
- Very important contraindication to pressotherapy - myoma. As a result of the procedure, blood circulation increases, and blood flow in all vessels, including in myoma nodes, is accelerated. And this can contribute to the growth of fibroids.