Pressotherapy is a suitable treatment for most people, but there are some groups for which it is not recommended. In this article we are going to explain which people cannot do pressotherapy.

Who can not do pressotherapy?

Pressotherapy is a safe treatment and does not present contraindications in most people. However, there are some circumstances that make it inadvisable to carry out this treatment:

• People who have suffered a recent injury in the area to be treated.
• People with significant circulatory problems, such as chronic venous insufficiency, thrombosis, varicose veins, etc.
• People with coagulation problems, such as hemorrhagic diseases or taking anticoagulants.
• People with serious heart problems, such as heart failure. -
• People with severe liver problems.
• People with severe kidney problems.
• People with uncontrolled diabetes.
• People with severe psychiatric disorders.
  
  

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Alternatives to presotherapy

If a person is not suitable for pressotherapy, there are other alternatives to improve circulation and muscle toning. Among them are:

• Therapeutic massages.
• laser therapies.
• Electrical stimulation.
• Shock wave therapy.
• Ultrasound therapy.
• Physical exercise.
• Hydrotherapy.

In conclusion, pressotherapy is a safe and effective treatment to improve blood circulation and muscle toning. 

If a person is not suitable for pressotherapy, there are other alternatives that can help improve circulation and muscle toning such as therapeutic massages, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, shock wave therapy, ultrasound therapy, physical exercise or hydrotherapy.