Normatec Recovery

Serving the Greater San Bernardino County Area including Rancho Cucamonga, Ontario, Fontana, Upland, CA

Normatec therapy, also called compression therapy or Normatec compression boots, is something we offer here at Recovery Lab of Rancho Cucamonga, CA.

These work using what’s known as sequential pneumatic compression. Basically, in the boots there are chambers that inflate and deflate with compressed air in a specific wave-like way to mimic part of your body’s natural circulation and help move the blood from the tips of your limbs back up toward your heart.

Normatec Recovery

  • What Are The Benefits Of Using Normatec Therapy?
Lots of people have poor circulation, and this causes a host of problems, especially with your extremities. As Normatec boots are designed to enhance the blood flow to your toes, it helps deal with all of those problems.

In the area of fitness, this results in the normal toxins your body makes when you work out being able to be removed easier. This enables your body to recover faster, which means less soreness, swelling, and stiffness in your legs.

Even outside of fitness, the improved circulation means injuries on your legs heals faster, your feet won’t get as cold, and the other problems associated with poor circulation are lessened.

  • Who Is Normatec Compression Good For?
Normatec therapy is highly beneficial for many people.

Anyone who struggles with circulation or swelling, even swelling caused by edema, in their legs will benefit from Normatec recovery as circulation is boosted and swelling is reduced with it.

Athletes or those who simply want to be fitter will also see the advantages of quicker recoveries in their leg muscles. The same goes for anyone who’s had an injury or surgery and wants to have a faster recovery.

Finally, anyone who’s even simply had a long day on their feet will also find definite relief with this treatment. It’s very relaxing overall too!

  • What Is The Process Of Having Normatec Therapy?
Here at Recovery Lab, our trained recovery specialists will start by verbally walking you through the process on top of physically being there for you during your treatment cession.

Each session will generally last half an hour up to a whole hour, but this will be after you get set up in the Normatec boots, so the whole process does take even longer.

While it’s going on, you can lean back and relax as you feel the boots sequentially inflate and deflate on your legs. Many people compare the sensation to a gentle and leisurely massage.

  • Is Normatec Recovery Safe?
While Normatec recovery is great for circulation problems, it shouldn’t be used for some things, including deep vein thrombosis, uncontrolled hypertension, or vascular disease. We also advise you to start with lower settings and to see how they work before going to ones with higher pressure.

Also, your session shouldn’t last longer than our specialist will recommend after getting to know you and getting some details from you about your health.

Finally, it’s worth keeping in mind that it’s not a substitute for stretching, and you should pay extra attention to staying hydrated since this will cause toxins to be flushed out of your system.