Do you suffer from leg pain? Are you on your feet all day long? Life is too short to be spent hurting. By utilizing NormaTec Compression Boots, you can say goodbye to pesky leg pain and hello to comfort. What are these boots exactly you wonder? Looking like something straight out of the future, these tall black boots are placed over your legs to aid in decompression and the breakdown of excess fluid.
What Are the Benefits?
While the boots are definitely fashion forward, that’s not why everyone is wearing them. Here are some of the benefits of using these boots according to NormaTec.
• Decreases muscle soreness and fatigue
• Enhances healthy circulation
• Reduces inflammation
• Increases range-of-motion
• Promotes relaxation
• Speedy recovery
How Does It Work?
The way NormaTec Compression Boots work is by improving blood flow and speeding up the recovery of the user. Doctors have confirmed that these boots effectively reduce soreness, help athletes get back on their feet, and increase circulation. Once the boots are placed on your legs and the switch is flipped to on, the boots will begin to pulse on your legs similar to a blood pressure monitor. As each boot zone pulses, the squeezing helps move extra metabolites and fluids out of your legs. As the boots push the fluid out, the zone then maintains to not allow the fluids from going back into the last zone and the next one activates. Believe it or not but this pulse cycle is actually more effective than static compression and as the massage continues, it can reduce pain sensitivity while lessening recovery time and decreasing muscle fatigue after exercising.
How Long Is Each Session?
It’s up to your provider to decide how long your session should be, though a typical session lasts anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes. You are able to select the intensity that is most comfortable for you. To take things a step further, you also have the ability to select which zone on your leg you want worked the most.
What Will I Feel Like After?
After using these boots, it’s not uncommon to feel like you just went to heaven and back. Many people report having a better nights sleep after using this technology. Other people reported feeling decreased anxiety as the boots produce a constricting feeling similar to a weighted blanket that can help people feel more grounded and at peace.
When Should I Use Them?
If you are not sure when the right time to use your boots are, don’t worry. There really is no right or wrong time! Most people tend to use the boots as a recovery device after a work out, however, many other people use their boots multiple times a week or even daily as the feeling is similar to receiving a massage.
Are you thinking about trying these boots on for size? We’ve got you covered! Head over to our facility located in Brick, New Jersey, and our professional physical therapists will get you set up and relaxing in no time. Remember, life is too short to feel discomfort. At AccuCare Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, our goal is to return patients to an optimal level of activity as quickly and safely as possible!