How does compression therapy help post-surgery patients?

After surgery or physical injury, doctors often recommend compression garments, treatments, or devices to promote wound healing, reduce pain, and support the recovery process. It improves lymphatic circulation and blood flow to reduce swelling and inflammation, alleviate pain, accelerate tissue healing, and prevent blood clots.

How does compression therapy help athletes and fitness enthusiasts?

Compression therapy helps athletes and gym-goers by reducing lactic acid build-up and restoring metabolic efficiency. It supports faster muscle recovery after training, reduces soreness and fatigue, improves performance, and lowers the risk of injury and inflammation.

Is compression therapy beneficial for lymphoedema and edema?

Compression therapy supports those with lymphoedema and edema by draining lymphatic fluid build-up, maintaining healthy lymphatic circulation, reducing swelling and inflammation, and preventing further complications.

Can compression therapy support longevity and overall health?

Yes. As we age, maintaining healthy lymphatic and vascular function becomes crucial. Compression therapy supports vascular health, improves cognitive function, reduces joint stiffness and pain, boosts energy, and reduces fatigue—helping to promote longevity and overall well-being.

How does compression therapy support wellness and relaxation?

Compression and lymphatic drainage therapy can be deeply relaxing. Re:nu’s Stendo® device uses a rhythmic massage that aligns with the heart’s rhythm to calm the body and mind. It helps cleanse and detoxify the body, reduce cellulite, improve skin firmness, relieve stress, promote relaxation, and support restful sleep.

When should compression therapy be avoided?

Compression therapy is not suitable for everyone. It should be avoided or used only under medical supervision if you have severe peripheral arterial disease, advanced heart failure, pulmonary edema, severe liver failure, Deep Vein Thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, acute skin infections, or open wounds. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting treatment.

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What is Compression Therapy Used For? 6 Key Benefits for Health and Wellness

Q: Who can benefit from compression therapy?

Compression therapy can benefit post-surgery patients, athletes and fitness enthusiasts, people with poor circulation or venous conditions, those with lymphoedema or edema, longevity seekers, and wellness advocates.

Q: Can compression therapy help with poor circulation and venous conditions?

Yes. Compression therapy is commonly used to improve blood circulation and prevent blood pooling, making it beneficial for those with poor circulation, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, or leg ulcers. It helps prevent blood clots, reduce swelling and discomfort, and lower the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis and venous diseases.

What is Compression Therapy Used For? 6 Key Benefits for Health and Wellness

Compression therapy is a powerful, clinically-backed treatment designed to boost circulation, reduce swelling, and support faster recovery. By applying targeted, rhythmic pressure that mirrors your own heartbeat, Re:nu’s advanced compression and lymphatic drainage therapy dramatically improves blood flow, eases discomfort, and promotes overall wellness.

The results of this specialist treatment are far-reaching. Whether you’re managing chronic pain, recovering from intense exercise, or looking to improve energy levels, this next-generation therapy goes beyond traditional compression garments to deliver deeper, more effective results.

So, is compression therapy right for you? In this article, we’ll explain how our state-of-the-art compression device works, who can benefit, and when to seek professional advice before starting treatment.

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Who Can Benefit from Compression Therapy?

What does compression therapy help with? Let’s take a look at which conditions can be supported through compression, and who can reap the benefits of lymphatic drainage.

1. Post-Surgery Patients

Doctors often recommend compression garments, treatments, or devices after surgery or physical injury to promote wound healing, reduce pain, and support the recovery process. By improving lymphatic circulation and blood flow, compression therapy for recovery helps to:

Reduce swelling and inflammation
Alleviate pain associated with surgical recovery
Accelerate tissue healing
Prevent blood clots

2. Athletes and Fitness Enthusiasts

Compression doesn’t only help with surgical recovery. It also has a profound effect on muscle and sports recovery – ideal for pro athletes and gym regulars alike. Re:nu’s compression therapy for athletes includes gentle lymphatic drainage, which helps to reduce lactic acid build-up and restore metabolic efficiency. Key athletic benefits include:

Faster muscle recovery post-training
Reduced muscle soreness and fatigue
Improved physical performance
Reduced risk of activity-related injury and inflammation

3. Those with Poor Circulation and Venous Conditions

One of the most well-known uses of compression is to treat circulatory issues. Applying compression with massaging movements increases blood flow and prevents blood pooling – ideal for those with poor circulation, varicose veins, chronic venous insufficiency, or leg ulcers. Therapy also helps to:

Prevent blood clots from forming
Alleviate swelling and discomfort
Reduce the risk of Deep Vein Thrombosis and venous diseases

4. Lymphoedema and Edema Sufferers

Lymphoedema is a chronic condition wherein lymph fluid accumulates and causes swelling in the tissue around the body. It can either be a genetic condition or can result from injury, infection, or cancer treatment. Compression therapy for lymphoedema and edema (general swelling) can support recovery by:

Draining lymphatic fluid build-up
Encouraging and maintaining healthy lymphatic circulation
Reducing swelling, inflammation, and discomfort
Preventing further swelling or lymphatic complications

5. Longevity Seekers

Maintaining healthy lymphatic function increases in importance as we grow older. For those seeking to optimise their healthspan and remain fit, active, and well for years to come, compression can play a vital role:

Supports vascular health
Improves cognitive function
Reduces joint stiffness and pain
Boosts energy and reduces fatigue

6. Wellness Advocates

Compression and lymphatic drainage at Re:nu is a truly relaxing treatment. Drawing on the holistic benefits of manual lymphatic drainage massage, our next-level Stendo® device uses a massage technique that aligns with your heart’s rhythm to calm the body and mind. As well as supporting circulatory and lymphatic health, lymphatic drainage benefits overall well-being by:

Cleansing and detoxifying the body
Reducing cellulite and improving skin firmness
Relieving stress and promoting relaxation
Supporting deep, restful sleep

When Should You Not Use Compression?

Now we know when to do compression therapy, let’s cover when not to. While there are plenty of compression therapy benefits, we don’t advise treatment for everyone. Certain medical conditions can be exacerbated by compression and lymphatic drainage. We recommend consulting a healthcare professional before considering compression if you have:

Severe peripheral arterial disease
Advanced heart failure
Pulmonary edema or severe liver failure
Deep Vein Thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
Acute skin infections or open wounds

Our wellness specialists are always happy to discuss your treatment options, so please feel free to contact us with any queries or concerns.

Male wellness specialist fitting the Stendo compression suit around a woman's legs as she lies on a treatment bed

Why Choose Compression Therapy at Re:nu London

As with all Re:nu biohacking treatments, our compression equipment is world-class. During compression and lymphatic treatment, you’ll be comfortably wrapped in the state-of-the-art STENDO® compression suit and fitted with a special pulse sensor. Aligned with your heartbeat, the device sends pulsating waves through your body to stimulate lymph flow and blood circulation, completely naturally.

A relaxing and revitalising therapy, Re:nu compression is a game-changer in performance, recovery, and overall wellness that will leave you feeling energised and rejuvenated.

Thinking of adding compression to your treatment plan? Call Re:nu London on 020 3972 0182 to transform your wellness journey, or book your first session online today.

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About the Author
Pat Viroux is a seasoned wellness expert and visionary member of the advisory board here at Re:nu Health, London. With over 20 years’ experience in the wellness industry, Pat champions scientific research and innovative therapies to provide accessible wellness solutions that inspire and transform lives.

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