Lymphopressotherapy is a physiotherapeutic procedure that affects the lymphatic system and is carried out using a special apparatus.
Principle of Action
Pressotherapy, in its action, resembles lymphatic drainage massage. Instead of hands, an apparatus is used, with a cuff being a structural part of it. Its principle of action is similar to that used for measuring blood pressure. The cuff for lymphatic drainage massage consists of several chambers. They alternately fill with and release air. At this moment, pressure affects the vessels, pushing blood and lymph into the main veins and lymphatic vessels. The lymphatic drainage apparatus is equipped with a device to act on different parts of the body: arms, legs, abdomen. Air is supplied to the cuffs in rhythm with the patient's heartbeats.
Hardware lymphatic drainage massage has the following effects:
Hardware lymphatic drainage massage has the following effects:
- Improves lymph and venous blood circulation, preventing stasis;
- Relieves tissues of "excess" fluid;
- Eliminates end products of metabolism;
- Increases vascular tone;
- Enhances secretion of biologically active substances;
- Improves metabolic processes in tissues;
- Promotes "burning" of fats;
- Provides relaxation of vascular muscles;
- Prevents aging of the skin and adjacent tissues.
Barocompression can be selective when the impact is on specific body areas or comprehensive – pressure is applied to the entire body. In this case, a special suit is used.
Indications
Hardware lymphatic drainage is used for cosmetic and therapeutic purposes.
In the first case, lymphatic drainage and pressotherapy help with:
In the first case, lymphatic drainage and pressotherapy help with:
- Obesity;
- Cellulite.
Vacuum lymphatic drainage massage contributes to health improvement if there is:
- Soft tissue swelling;
- Venous insufficiency;
- The first stage of varicose vein expansion.
In addition, hardware lymphatic drainage massage helps eliminate chronic fatigue, restore the body after physical exertion, and in case of sleep and rest disturbances.
Contraindications
Procedures can be carried out at any age if there are no contraindications, which include:
- Thrombophlebitis during exacerbation;
- Varicose vein expansion with complicated course;
- Purulent inflammatory processes;
- Pregnancy;
- Severe heart and vascular diseases, including high blood pressure;
- Oncological diseases.
After several sessions of vacuum lymphatic drainage, patients note a positive dynamics in improving well-being and reducing swelling.
The effects of a full course of lymphatic drainage for cellulite are expressed as follows:
- The condition of the skin visibly improves;
- Unpleasant sensations in the lower limbs disappear;
- Subcutaneous fat layer decreases;
- Vitality and muscle performance return;
- Overall well-being improves.
Lymphatic drainage is a pleasant, affordable procedure for everyone, an excellent alternative to manual massage. The session is not accompanied by painful sensations. The effect will be noticeable within a few months if you undergo a course of at least 10 procedures.
Appointment for hardware lymphatic drainage helps restore health and bring back beauty.