You recently acquired a brand-new Sizen Compression Therapy device. You already have the machine, the boots, and maybe even some other massage garment, but perhaps you’re missing something just as important. We’re talking about a bit of organization to make the most of and fully enjoy your Compression Therapy equipment. Basically, there are several aspects you should consider to make Compression Therapy at home an even more beneficial and pleasant experience. Whether you use it for aesthetic, therapeutic, or sports purposes, what we share in this article will help you turn that little corner at home into the best Compression Therapy center you could choose.
Yes, because there’s no place like home, and you have everything you need at your fingertips to make your treatment even more special. And you’ll see that no great luxuries are needed to achieve this. Just as we enhance our intimate couple life, social gatherings, vacations, and generally any activity outside of work routine, the time you dedicate to your well-being can be as rich and varied as you want it to be.
“A Compression Therapy session at home can be another way to connect with yourself. Like Yoga, meditation, or any other relaxation method, it requires an appropriate environment and conditions to be fully beneficial, beyond the pneumatic capabilities of the machine.”
First, you should see your Compression Therapy machine as more than just what it appears to be in its box or bag: just another appliance. Yes, it’s an object with an integrated system capable of providing a massage as good as any physiotherapist would give you, but it’s up to you to fully exploit the potential of each treatment.
Connect with yourself and your body through Compression Therapy
Because doing Compression Therapy at home can be another way to connect with yourself, your body, and its needs. Like Yoga, meditation, or any other relaxation method, it requires an appropriate environment and conditions to be fully beneficial, beyond the pneumatic capabilities of the machine. Some people may see Compression Therapy as something routine that can become boring.
Soon they get tired of their equipment and it ends up abandoned at the back of a closet. Why does this happen? Usually, the dreaded time factor—or rather, the lack of it—is the key reason. Or false expectations like “in a month of intense use, you’ll have a cover-model figure.” No, there are no miracles here. But the reality is that if you’ve already bought a machine and some beautiful Compression Therapy boots, you probably did it thinking about yourself, right? So don’t neglect yourself. When you don’t dedicate even the slightest time to yourself, you’re undervaluing yourself and neglecting your self-esteem, and consequently, you abandon any activity related to your well-being.
Compression Therapy, your personal care
And that, besides being unhealthy, is unfair. No matter how little time you have, you should dedicate some moment to your personal care. From a minimum of one 30 to 45-minute session per week to three or four if you can afford it, that will be enough time for the treatment to take effect. And of course, our body, like any natural or artificial system, requires more or less constant maintenance. That said, let’s briefly list the keys that will make your home Compression Therapy sessions not only more beneficial in terms of health but also more enjoyable and special:
- BEFORE YOU START: It’s good to increase your water intake to stay well hydrated between one and three days before your session. Besides the one and a half to two liters you should already be drinking regularly, add 8 more glasses, those big ones you use when you’re very thirsty. Your body will be better prepared to process the fluids that the lymphatic drainage will remove through the massage.
- WHAT TO WEAR: Some light garment, like a swimsuit or a fine lycra suit or tights-like fabric to feel comfortable under the Compression Therapy garments is ideal. The sensation should be like wearing nothing underneath. Do not use any kind of cream or lotion. Your skin should be clean and dry.
- COMFORT: Keep your Compression Therapy equipment close and accessible, near where you’ll do your session. If you have a massage table, great. If not, the sofa, bed, or a lounge chair can work.
- BODY POSTURE: Whether lying completely flat or with your torso slightly inclined, Compression Therapy can be performed correctly. However, for better lymphatic drainage effectiveness when using the boots, it’s advisable to have your feet and lower legs slightly elevated. A couple of cushions will do well.
Your relaxation moment thanks to Compression Therapy
- RELAXATION: Connect with your inner self and disconnect from daily routine and worldly noise. Listen to music, maybe using headphones for deeper introspection, or distract yourself with some interesting TV content. Or if you prefer silence, read something or close your eyes and enjoy a series. That moment can also be the perfect occasion to rest. Dimmer lighting, scented candles, or burning some essential oil or incense can also be fantastic complements with an added therapeutic function. It’s not quite a spa session, but almost.
- MUSIC: Whatever you like and find relaxing. Listening to Chill-Out music can be a good idea. There are also real nature sounds recorded that can be a good accompaniment.
- MAKE A SCHEDULE: If you went to a beauty center, you wouldn’t miss your session because you’d be paying for it. At home, the cost is already more than amortized, but a weekly calendar or timetable can help you stay faithful to your treatment. You’ll need to see which days and time slots are more flexible for you. And when you make this schedule, you can even give each session a different touch. For example: This month, Mondays at 8:00 PM, 30-minute session listening to your favorite Flamenco-Chill album; Thursdays at the same time and duration, start that thriller novel that’s been gathering dust on your nightstand…
- AFTER THE SESSION: Do some physical exercise. Go up and down stairs or take a brisk walk, like when you’re about to miss the bus and don’t want it to get away. About 15 minutes is enough. This way, you help channel everything the massage has moved. And if you’re too lazy to leave the house or move from your spot, you could dance to two or three of your favorite songs like there’s no tomorrow. Go for it—you can handle this and more! And keep the bathroom nearby… The lymphatic drainage will make you urinate quite a bit.
“Compression Therapy at home allows you to give the treatment a much more personalized dimension. At home, you can not only choose the schedule and frequency of your sessions but also turn them into a much more complete and enjoyable wellness experience.”
As you can see, by following these simple tips, Compression Therapy at home doesn’t have to be boring. In fact, it allows you to give the treatment a much more personalized dimension. At home, you can not only choose the schedule and frequency of your sessions but also turn them into a much more complete and enjoyable wellness experience.
So when scheduling your session at home, remember that details are crucial to enrich and improve the experience. Some of them will optimize the massage with a direct effect on your body and figure, and others will serve as enhancers of the relaxing effect that Compression Therapy also provides. So why not carefully prepare your next session now and tell us how it went?
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