Pressotherapy for muscle recovery

In weight training, it is essential to recover well between workouts to progress and perform well. Many athletes use a foam roller or a massage gun after their sessions. But today we are going to focus on the pressotherapyA technique of sports recovery that is becoming more and more popular.

What is pressotherapy?

Pressotherapy is a medical method aimed at activating the blood and lymphatic circulation.

In concrete terms, it uses the drainage to promote venous return and relieve painful parts of the body after a sports session (weight training, fitness, crossfit, running, etc.).

Most of the time, pressotherapy is used to relieve the lower limbs, especially the thighs, calves or hamstrings. The pressotherapy device comes in the form of recovery boots that you just have to put on to reproduce the effects of a draining massage.

The pressotherapy boots will alternate between phases of pressure and depression to fluidify the blood circulation and allow the body of the sportsman to recharge in oxygen.

Long used by the physiotherapists and other health professionals, pressotherapy is becoming more and more accessible to the general public. If it still remains an investment (count between 500 and 1 000 euros for a quality equipment), it is possible to get its own pressotherapy equipment.

The benefits of pressotherapy

The benefits of pressotherapy are numerous:

• A better muscle recovery after physical activity;
• A rapid disappearance of the feeling of heavy legs ;
• An evacuation of toxins and lactic acid;
• Reduced risk of injury;
• An immediate effect on problems related to water retention.

Conclusion

Thanks to this drainage method, you will be able to improve your blood and lymphatic circulation and recover more quickly. For muscle gain or weight loss, this process will help you reach your goals.