Normatec & recovery

Compression, heat and cold — simply explained

Sometimes you want a massage. Sometimes you simply want to sit comfortably and let your body rest. Here, I use Normatec for the legs and Hyperice for the shoulders — different tools that make space for a quiet pause.

Find your moment Meet the equipment

Normatec compression boots used while resting

Normatec for your legs
Hyperice for your shoulders
Settings guided by your comfort

What is pressotherapy?

Pressotherapy is another name for treatment using air compression. Normatec boots wrap around the legs and contain chambers that inflate and release in a sequence. You feel a rhythmic squeezing sensation moving along your legs while you sit or recline comfortably.

The pressure is adjusted to keep the session comfortable. You do not need the highest setting. Tell me if anything feels uncomfortable so we can adjust or stop. There is nothing you need to achieve while you rest.

Hyperice · Normatec compression — Read source

What might it help with?

Compression can be a comfortable part of winding down after activity or a long day on your feet. Studies in long-distance runners found less perceived muscle fatigue immediately afterwards. Running performance and day-to-day recovery were not clearly improved. Think of it as a possible comfort benefit, with experiences varying between people.

A session does not replace sleep, food, movement or rehabilitation. If you would like to combine hands-on work with rest, Normatec can also follow your massage as part of Synergy Recovery Massage.

Hoffman et al. (2016) · Randomized ultramarathon recovery trial — Read source Heapy et al. (2018) · Randomized recovery trial — Read source

Two options for your shoulders

Warmth can feel soothing when muscles are tight or stiff. Cooling can offer temporary relief from soreness. We start with how you feel and what suits you, rather than assuming stronger temperatures are better.

Heat & vibration

Venom 2 Shoulder combines adjustable warmth with gentle vibration in a shoulder wrap.

Heat & cold

Hyperice X 2 Shoulder alternates warming and cooling around the shoulder, with adjustable compression.

Newcastle Hospitals NHS · Shoulder comfort, heat and cold — Read source Hyperice · Venom 2 Shoulder — Read source Hyperice · Shoulder heat and cold technology — Read source

Before we begin

Before booking, tell me about a history of blood clots, heart or circulation conditions, reduced skin sensation, an active infection or a recent injury. Some conditions mean we should avoid a treatment or that medical advice is needed first. Normatec must not be used with conditions including current deep vein thrombosis, acute heart failure or infection in the area.

Hyperice · Normatec contraindications — Read source Newcastle Hospitals NHS · Shoulder comfort, heat and cold — Read source

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