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Pressotherapy is machine-based lymphatic drainage: a device with boots or cuffs rhythmically inflates and deflates, helping to push fluid upwards. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle technique the therapist performs by hand. Both reduce swelling, fluid retention and the feeling of heavy legs, and support circulation and recovery. At Fizio Spa in the centre of Zrenjanin we offer both, so we choose the method that suits you best. If you’re not sure what you need, get in touch and we’ll suggest the right step.
We explain what pressotherapy is, what manual lymphatic drainage is, how they differ, who benefits from them and when they should not be done. This article is for information only and does not replace a professional examination, but it will help you decide more easily.
Pressotherapy is machine-based lymphatic drainage. Special boots or cuffs connected to a device are placed on the legs, and if needed on the arms or waist. The device inflates and deflates them chamber by chamber, and this gentle, rhythmic pressure helps push excess fluid from the tissues towards the lymph nodes and up out of the legs. It feels pleasant, like a light squeeze travelling up from the feet. The treatment is passive: you lie still while the device does the work.
Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle, slow technique the therapist performs by hand, with light movements along the lymphatic vessels. Unlike a classic massage, there is no deep pressure on the muscles; instead, fluid is gently “moved” towards the lymph nodes. The advantage of the manual technique is that the therapist adapts the direction and pressure to each part of the body and can avoid sensitive areas. Many people also find it very relaxing.
The goal is the same: to get the lymph moving and reduce fluid retention. The difference is who does the work. Pressotherapy achieves it with a device and even, repeatable pressure, so it is practical when you want to treat both legs as a whole and keep the treatment passive. Manual drainage relies on the therapist’s hands; it is precise and easily adapted, so it suits situations where a particular area needs careful work. For many people the best result comes from a combination: hands first, then the device, or the other way round. At Fizio Spa, after a short assessment, we suggest what makes the most sense for you.
They most often benefit people whose legs feel heavy and swollen by the end of the day, those who stand or sit for long periods at work, and anyone who retains fluid during hot weather. They are also used to support recovery and as part of a body contouring programme, because better circulation and reduced swelling are good for the skin and for a feeling of lightness. When people talk about “detox”, we mean that drainage helps the body remove excess fluid more easily, not some kind of cleanse that replaces the work of the kidneys and liver. And one warning: if the swelling keeps increasing, is painful, red and warm, or affects only one leg, that is not a case for drainage but for a doctor, because such signs may point to a more serious cause.
Many people feel relief after just a few treatments. For a more visible and lasting effect, a series is usually done, for example two to three times a week for several weeks, then less often for maintenance. Exactly how many depends on the cause of the swelling, your goal and how your body responds, so you get the best plan after a short assessment. The effect of a single treatment is temporary if whatever causes the swelling doesn’t change, which is why alongside drainage we always recommend simple habits: movement, enough water and, if needed, a doctor’s advice.
This is the part we never skip. Pressotherapy and lymphatic drainage are not performed in cases of deep vein thrombosis, acute infection or inflammation with fever, or uncontrolled heart or kidney failure without a doctor’s advice, because in these conditions moving a larger amount of fluid may be poorly tolerated. Caution and prior consultation with a doctor are also needed during pregnancy, with cancer, more severe venous disease, and fresh injuries or wounds on the legs. If any of the above applies to you, ask your doctor first. When you tell us what the situation is, we adapt or postpone the treatment. All of this is for information only and does not replace a professional examination.
Not sure whether your swelling is a case for drainage or for a doctor? Tell us what you’re noticing and we’ll tell you honestly whether it makes sense to come in or to see a doctor first.
Fizio Spa is located right in the centre of Zrenjanin, at Trg Slobode 3, in the hotel Vojvodina. We offer both pressotherapy and manual lymphatic drainage, with 20 years of experience behind us and a 5.0 rating based on more than 2.729 reviews. See per-treatment prices and better-value packages in the price list, and more about related treatments on the Body contouring and Massages pages. You can choose your appointment online in a couple of minutes, and if you’re not sure what you need, give us a call for advice.
Pressotherapy is machine-based lymphatic drainage: a special device with boots or cuffs rhythmically inflates and deflates, pushing fluid upwards. Manual lymphatic drainage is a gentle technique the therapist performs by hand, following the lymphatic vessels. The goal is the same, and at Fizio Spa in Zrenjanin we offer both methods and choose the one that suits you better.
Most often people with swollen legs, a feeling of heavy legs, or fluid retention after long periods of standing or sitting, as well as to support recovery and body contouring programmes. They are not a substitute for a professional examination: if the swelling keeps increasing, is painful or affects only one leg, see a doctor first.
Many people feel relief after just a few treatments, while for a more visible and lasting effect a series is usually done, for example two to three times a week for several weeks, then less often for maintenance. We suggest an exact plan after a short assessment, because it depends on the cause of the swelling and your goal.
They are not performed in cases of deep vein thrombosis, acute infection or inflammation with fever, or uncontrolled heart or kidney failure without a doctor’s advice. Caution is also needed during pregnancy, with tumours and more severe venous disease. In these cases, ask your doctor first, and we will adapt or postpone the treatment.
At Fizio Spa, right in the centre of Zrenjanin, at Trg Slobode 3 in the hotel Vojvodina. We offer both pressotherapy and manual lymphatic drainage, and you can choose your appointment online in a couple of minutes.
Choose a time that suits you. Confirmation arrives by email straight away, and we’ll suggest a method if you’re not sure what you need for swelling and heavy legs.
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