Lymph love – compression pump therapy is worn over the affected limbs, or entire body to push lymph fluid to the centre of the body.
Yesterday, we looked at compression garments, today, I’m suggesting compression pump therapy to help relieve some of the symptoms of lipoedema.
These pumps are like “sleeves” that you wear over the affected limbs, or entire body that are connected to a pump that pushes air into the sleeve, causing the “sleeve” to tighten on your skin. It usually works by squeezing from the most outward part of the limb first and then gradually squeezes the excess lymphatic fluid towards the centre of your body. It feels like a nice tight hug! Oh La La!
You’ll find them in recovery centres (e.g. locally in @theprivatesea), some gyms and they can be hired or purchased for at home use.
I’ve seen them at ridiculously cheap prices on Alibaba (search ‘professional therapy recovery boots’), but can’t vouch for their quality, so looking local is probably a better option!
