The boots fill from your feet upwards, hold, and release. Firm, never sharp. By the third wave you have stopped keeping track.
What happens on the day
- 1ArriveA few quick health questions.
- 2SettleBoots on, over loose trousers. Nothing to change into.
- 3ReleaseThirty minutes of squeeze and release. Too firm? We ease it off.
- 4LingerUp slowly, then tea.
What you might notice
Everyone is different. This is what people tell us most.
- Lighter legs
- That end-of-shift heaviness, gone for a while
- Half an hour flat on your back
- Less stiffness after training, for some
Benefits
Twelve air chambers inflate in sequence from the feet upwards, then release. Each wave moves fluid and blood up the legs the way walking does, but while you lie still.
- 01Lighter, less swollen legsRhythmic compression moves lymph and venous blood back towards the heart
- 02Less soreness after trainingCompression may reduce how stiff muscles feel the next day
- 03Recovery between sessionsAthletes use it to turn around faster between training days
- 04Circulation after long days sitting or standingMoving fluid that pools in the lower legs
- 05Cellulite and body shapingOften advertised
Hospital compression devices are used to prevent blood clots during reduced mobility. Ours is a wellness service and does not replace prescribed compression. Tell us about any history of clots or recent surgery.
Good to know
- Boots
- Twelve air chambers, fitted over loose trousers
- Wear
- Loose trousers or leggings. You stay dressed
- Pressure
- Firm, never painful. We ease it off on request
- Chair
- Reclining, in a private room
- First visit
- Allow ten extra minutes
First time? Your questions answered
Does it hurt?
It should feel firm, never painful.
What do I wear?
Loose trousers or leggings. You stay dressed.
Can I use it after surgery?
Check with your surgical team first. It does not replace prescribed compression.
It is for you if
- You are on your feet all day
- You train hard and your legs know it
- You want a lie-down that still feels useful
Before you book
If any of these apply, tell us in your enquiry. We check it is safe before your first session.
Talk to us first if you have
- Deep vein thrombosis, or a history of blood clots
- Recent surgery, or an injury or wound on your legs
- Heart failure, or swelling you’re being treated for
This is an overview, not a complete list or medical advice. If in doubt, ask your GP first.
