Compression Therapy (25 min)

A 25-minute compression therapy session using pneumatic pressure boots that inflate sequentially from the feet upward through the calves and thighs. The rhythmic compression pattern mimics the body's natural muscle pump to promote lymphatic drainage, improve venous return, reduce post-exercise swelling, and accelerate metabolic waste clearance. The treatment is entirely passive — clients sit or recline while the boots do the work.

Cryo Tokyo's compression therapy uses pneumatic pressure boots that wrap around the legs from the feet to the upper thighs. During the 25-minute session, individual chambers within the boots inflate and deflate in a sequential pattern, starting at the feet and working upward. This graduated compression mimics the action of skeletal muscle contractions during walking or running, driving fluid through the lymphatic system and venous network. The lymphatic system relies on mechanical movement to transport metabolic waste, excess fluid, and inflammatory byproducts away from tissues. After intense exercise, this system can become overwhelmed, leading to swelling, heaviness, and prolonged soreness. Pneumatic compression accelerates the clearance process by providing consistent, rhythmic pressure that the body cannot replicate while at rest. At Cryo Tokyo, the compression boots operate through multiple pressure settings that staff can adjust based on individual comfort and recovery needs. Lower pressure settings suit general maintenance and relaxation, while higher settings target deeper lymphatic mobilisation for athletes recovering from heavy training loads or competition. The 25-minute session is designed as a standard recovery treatment — long enough to complete several full compression cycles through the legs while remaining time-efficient for clients fitting it into a busy schedule. Many visitors combine the compression session with cryotherapy on the same visit, using the cold exposure for systemic inflammation reduction and the compression for targeted lower-body fluid management. The treatment requires no special preparation. Clients can wear their own comfortable clothing — the boots fit over most athletic wear or casual trousers. The experience is entirely passive: sit back, relax, and let the sequential pressure work through the legs. Reading, using a phone, or simply resting with eyes closed are all common during the session.