Currently, varicose veins can be cured in a variety of ways - massage, medications, ointments, compressive underwear and pressotherapy, which will be discussed in this article.
Pressotherapy is a new direction in medicine that helps to quickly cure varicose during the initial stages. In fact, this is a complex of procedures, consisting of hardware lymphodrainage, pneumatic and compression massage.
Before embarking on the treatment of varicose veins with this method, it is worthwhile to familiarize yourself with it in detail, to consider the principles of influence on the body and the features of the application.
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What is the process
Pressotherapyor in other words pressomassage is a therapeutic procedure that consists of healing massage and drainage effects on the tissue.
During the procedure, excess fluid is removed from the tissues, and lymphatic stasis is eliminated. At the time of therapy, the patient is placed on the feet of the bots, and on the abdomen and thighs - a wide belt. Put your hands on gloves.
Then a special device through the clothes to the body is supplying compressed air under strong pressure. Then, through this, the lymph and blood move and push it upward. As a result, the outflow of blood is activated, excess fluid is eliminated, puffiness is reduced and inflammatory processes are carried out.
The direction of pressotherapy
Thanks to the press massage, the following indicators are provided:
- rapid cleansing of the lymph system from toxins and toxins;
- occurs the removal of excess fluid and harmful substances;
- restoration of water balance;
- normalization of blood circulation in blood vessels and saturation of the body with oxygen;
- relief from edema;
- after the procedures, the body weight quickly decreases, excess weight goes away and cellulite disappears;
- the skin becomes taut, the superficial and deep veins come to normal, the asterisks and pigmented spots disappear.
Indication for use
Pressotherapy is used for the following disorders:
- varicose dilatation;
- cellulite;
- in the presence of venous insufficiency of a chronic nature;
- swelling of the feet;
- obesity;
- for relieving tension in muscles after a hard working day or heavy physical exertion;
- for fighting local body fat;
- as a prophylaxis for thrombosis;
- for restoring muscle activity.
Contraindications and limitations
It should be noted that treating varicose veins with this method is not always possible. There are a number of contraindications to which you need to pay special attention:
- if a pacemaker or other metal implants are installed;
- presence of thrombophlebitis;
- chronic pathology;
- viral diseases;
- malfunction of the heart and blood vessels;
- pathology of the liver and gallbladder;
- presence of diabetes mellitus, which is accompanied by angiopathy;
- presence on the skin of open injuries, wounds and inflammation;
- oncological pathology;
- hypertension;
- pregnancy;
- period of menstruation.
If there is at least one violation and a condition from the list listed above, then the procedure of pressure therapy is not recommended. Also, before starting treatment for varicose veins by this method, you should consult a doctor.
Objectives of using the procedure in phlebology
In phlebology, pressomassage is used in the early stages of varicose dilatation. This procedure began to be used more recently, but for a short period of time it showed good results.
There have been cases when treatment of varicose with pressotherapy helped to avoid surgery.
In phlebology pressomassage is used in the following forms of varicose veins and other venous abnormalities:
- initial stages of varicose veins, as well as postthrombophlebitic disease with varying degrees of CVI;
- presence of functional disorders of venous outflow, including phlebopathy and fatigue syndrome;
- presence of congenital abnormalities of the vascular system;
- edema of the post-traumatic type - lymphatic edema of various origin;
- the presence of edema postmastectomic and postradiation type in the upper limbs.
In the treatment of pressomassage of varicose veins, the effect of compressed air on the veins is. Under high pressure, air exerts a strong pressure on the veins, and as a result, the venous walls begin to train and acquire plasticity.
As a result, this leads to increased blood outflow, to a decrease in the permeability of the vascular walls, to the restoration of the valves. Also, tissues and blood are saturated with oxygen, metabolism and elimination of harmful substances take place.
Preparing for
procedure Because during this procedure, edema is eliminated, harmful substances and excess fluid are discharged, you need to use abundant and proper drinking before beginning. This will ensure a normal and proper circulation of lymph, and replenish it with liquid.
Before the procedure, in about two hours, it is advisable to drink water with small breaks( there should be a gap of no more than 5 minutes between drinks).For two hours and during therapy, you need to drink about 1 liter. After therapy, 500 ml. Only with this approach can you achieve lymph drainage effect and lymphatic renewal.
It should also be taken into account that during pressotherapy there is a mechanical effect, for this reason, after a procedure, small scrapes or wrinkles may appear in some areas after the procedure. It is advisable before the procedure to pick up clothes that will cover the parts of the body prone to massage.
How is lymph drainage therapy
? The pressotherapy for varicose is performed as follows: 
- The first case of the patient is the corset .He is only put on those sites that need treatment.
- Then, using the , compressed air is fed into the corset. When varicose is supplied compressed heated air under pressure. Heated air will ensure the acceleration of blood circulation in the veins.
- Also during the procedure there is increased sweating. Together with the afterwards, excess fluid and harmful substances are discharged.
- For half an hour of the procedure, the swelling is reduced and the blood circulation of is accelerated.
The procedure lasts half an hour. The full course of treatment is from 10 to 15 procedures. Each procedure should be performed in 2-3 days.
Opinion of women
From the responses of women who used pressotherapy for varicose veins.
Elena, 29
I noticed that during pregnancy, my legs began to swell and hurt, I wrote off everything for pregnancy. However after inspection it was found out, that at me the first stages of varicose veins. Phlebologist allowed me to go through pressotherapy.
During the session I was only wearing boots on my legs, I did not put a belt on my stomach. The field of full course weight in the legs disappeared, puffiness became much less, it became easier to walk, pain disappeared. And the cost seemed to me not high, only 1000 rubles per session.
Svetlana, 35
Price of issue
The cost of one session of pressotherapy can be different, it all depends on the duration of the session. On average, one session with a duration of about 30-40 minutes costs from 1500 rubles to 3000 rubles, or 1000 rubles for a particular specific area of the body.
Pressotherapy helps completely cure varicose veins, but only if it is used in the initial stages of the disease.
In addition, the procedure will help improve blood circulation, normalize metabolism in skin tissues and improve the structure of the skin.
Many people note that after treatment with pressomassage, swelling of the legs is carried out, pain and heaviness disappear. But all the same, before you start treatment, it is worth consulting with a doctor, as there are a number of contraindications to the conduct of this type of therapy.