Pressotherapy for tired legs

Do you feel like you can't handle your legs? Do they feel as heavy as sacks of flour? Weakness, pain, tingling, fatigue? If the answer is yes, you should start taking better care of your legs. Something is not working well, so we will soon see what associated problems cause this condition known in medical jargon as tired legs syndrome. And don’t worry, if this is your problem, you will soon see how presoterapia and legs combine wonderfully. So much so that you will soon be able to get rid of that weight that tortures you so much.

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TIRED LEGS SYNDROME: dailments of the lymphatic and circulatory system

Heaviness in the legs, swelling, edema, lymphedema, varices, spider veins, cold feet, legs and hips, pain when pinching the leg…Everything is usually related to the same thing: Poor blood circulation and a lymphatic system that is not doing its job properly. We have already explained in another article how essential the lymphatic system and its vital fluid are, the lymphWell, many of the discomforts you may be feeling in your legs indicate poor lymphatic drainage.

And when your body is not able to properly process all the waste, health problems begin, among them one of the most frequent, the tired legs syndrome. That said, let's not forget blood circulation either. Poor circulation is usually due to insufficient or obstructed venous return. But related or not, both circulatory and lymphatic problems could go hand in hand and lead to multiple pathologies if not addressed as soon as possible.

Why do my legs hurt so much?

We have all heard or even said to ourselves, "why do my legs hurt so much?" And many times we attribute it to simple tiredness. But beware, because if this pain is becoming chronic, the problem is surely much less superficial than we think. Let's see why legs hurt so much and chronically:

The lymph nodes are responsible for expelling fats and toxins from the body. But some factors can intervene and make the job almost impossible. Sudden temperature changes, poor diet, hormonal changes – especially in women as menopause approaches – sedentary lifestyle and lack of physical exercise or an excess of toxins may be obstructing your lymphatic system. The lymph then cannot eliminate any waste with inevitable and disastrous results: slower circulation, swelling, and pain. A nightmare.

And we're not necessarily talking about elderly people. You can be very young and suffer from tired legs. Nor are we exclusively talking about people with considerable overweight. Obviously, overweight causes heaviness, poor circulation, pain, or fatigue, but it's not always people with a lot of weight who suffer from heavy or tired legs. And when our body feels pain, it is telling us that it doesn't feel well, that it needs a change. Can a Pressotherapy treatment help eliminate these symptoms? Does pressotherapy relieve tired legs? Of course it does!

But as we always advise, pressotherapy sessions, although highly recommended for your tired legs, should be accompanied by other measures to keep everything flowing, quite literally. Let's see what pressotherapy is for in the legs:

• Relaxes the muscles
• Reduces pain
• Reduces the appearance of “orange peel skin” (cellulite)
• Reduces swelling and stiffness
• Redirects toxins
• Tones and firms the skin
• Strengthens the immune system
• Combined with exercise, it relieves soreness and speeds up muscle recovery.

Tips to reduce leg pain

First, consult a doctor. Have them evaluate your physical condition and confirm if you can follow these tips without health issues. If there are no hormonal imbalances, serious heart or venous problems, or diseases that prevent it, pressotherapy can be the indicated and infallible therapy to combat tired legs. It can also help to read our Contraindications Guide for Pressotherapy.

• Nutrition: Make it balanced and nutritious. Let fruits and vegetables abound in your diet, always. Reduce salt to a minimum. It’s not good and masks flavors. You can take it occasionally, but if you really want to keep fluid retention in check, don’t give it daily prominence in your menu. Also avoid saturated fats, fried foods, processed foods, pastries. The Devil lurks in every supermarket aisle, and it’s hard to pass by, but if some people avoid the hardest drugs, you can too.
• Hydration: Give your body all the water it needs. Drink at least 1.5 to 2 liters daily. Get another good portion of water from fruits, vegetables, or salads. Also occasionally drink artichoke or sarsaparilla infusions. They are incredibly diuretic and cleansing.
• Move! That “I already move enough at work” is not an acceptable excuse. If your legs are the way they are, it’s because you’re not moving them as they need. If your job forces you to sit or stand for many hours but moving your legs little, stop for a few minutes to stretch, jog a bit, or take a short walk even if it’s just in your workplace.
• Light garments. Especially in the legs. Very tight clothing that squeezes too much does not help to free your legs from their weight but quite the opposite.
• Physical exercise: Nothing like exercising the body to revive all its systems. If running, cycling, or going to the gym is not your thing, try putting on your favorite music and dance for about 30 or 45 minutes. Do it enthusiastically and sweat, sweat, sweat! If you haven't exercised for a long time, you will feel like your liver is in your mouth, but after a few days, your body will adapt and you will feel great, with much more energy. You will also notice that you rest better at night. And note these two little tricks: Do the exercise either early in the morning on an empty stomach or in the afternoon. If you have dinner afterward, make it something light. And in any case, always wait an hour and a half before eating anything solid. This is what you should do to burn fat. Another thing you can do is take spirulina algae either in tablets or powder dissolved in water. It speeds up metabolism. And don't stop drinking water during exercise. Water and oxygen are all you need to burn some of the fat you probably also have in your legs.
• Rest. Getting enough sleep is crucial for everything to be in order in your body. Our lifestyle is already too hectic for you to deprive not only your legs but the rest of your body of the rest it deserves. Try to sleep 8 hours daily and if you have trouble sleeping, induce sleep with some reading. You can also take melatonin. If your legs are very swollen, keep them elevated for about 20 minutes at some point during the day, or place a cylindrical cushion at the foot of the bed to have your legs higher than the rest of the body and thus facilitate venous return.
• Lymphatic drainage. You will surely need to redirect retained fluid and eliminate toxins. Nothing like pressotherapy for swollen legs and therefore tired legs. Using them regularly, pressotherapy boots will restore normality to your lymphatic system, with a gentle but firm massage that will act from the feet to the lymph nodes located in the groin. The massage also helps to break down fat nodules that cause cellulite. Be consistent and do at least 2-3 sessions a week, for about 45 minutes. After 10 sessions, you should already notice the great benefits of pressotherapy on your legs.
• Only pressotherapy boots or a more complete set? It is undoubtedly logical to recommend pressotherapy boots for leg circulation, and because the tired legs syndrome is called that for an obvious reason, but depending on the severity, the pressotherapy belt or shorts can also be very helpful. The lymphatic system is not limited to the legs but runs throughout the body, and the same happens with fat and retained fluid. So combining several garments in the same session can be the best option for a broader treatment.

Pressotherapy designed for all kinds of audiences

Pressotherapy is not only intended for vain people who care about their aesthetics. Nor is it exclusively for athletes. Do you work many hours standing? Or quite the opposite, tied to a seat? If so, pressotherapy suits you as much as anyone else. The tired legs syndrome is the logical consequence of many professions that involve significant sedentary behavior or little mobility.

People who work in hospitality, hair salons, driving public transport, delivery trucks, in secretarial or administrative tasks... All of them sooner or later suffer the ravages of their professions on their bodies and especially on their legs. Pains and stings in ankles, knees, calves, thighs... the whole leg ends up affected. What to do in this situation? The answer lies in improving the lymphatic system with a good draining massage from time to time. And precisely because it works, pressotherapy for legs has such good reviews. 

Pressotherapy for legs: what is the price?

You are probably wondering now what the price of leg pressotherapy is. Going to a center for occasional sessions can be expensive, honestly. Considering that one or several massage sessions will have little impact on your legs, no matter how good the offer is and how closely you do them – from 20 euros you can have a session and packs of 10 or more sessions are also offered – the most profitable option is undoubtedly to have your own home pressotherapy device.

Having to go to a center several times a month, the truth is that it is too expensive for the vast majority of people. So the best option is to pay once and have pressotherapy at home whenever you want. There are many devices on the market, with prices that vary quite a bit. Our advice is that if you opt for the cheapest ones, you will soon regret it. But you also don't need to spend what a center would spend on a professional pressotherapy device.

A pressotherapy device for home use is equally effective even if it has less power. The only difference is that you will have to use it a bit more frequently, but the effects and benefits are the same. And of course, the price is also more reasonable. The SIZEN pressotherapy offers you a device that meets your needs, with an affordable price that you can pay in installments and that you will profit from immediately. Dare to try the SIZEN 6+ and you will see how by following our advice and doing sessions regularly, you too will be able to say goodbye to tired legs, recovering your agility and with it the desire to step stronger than ever.