NormaTec Compression — 30 Minutes

A 30-minute NormaTec 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, and accelerate metabolic waste clearance after exercise.

Cryospa Clinics' NormaTec compression therapy session wraps pneumatic pressure boots around the legs from the feet to the upper thighs. Over 30 minutes, individual chambers 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 movement, 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, prolonged sitting, or long-haul flights, this system can become sluggish. Pneumatic compression accelerates the clearance process with consistent, rhythmic pressure that the body cannot replicate while at rest. At Cryospa Clinics, the 30-minute session is the standard compression option. Staff adjust the pressure settings based on individual comfort and recovery needs. Lower pressure levels suit general maintenance and relaxation, while higher settings target deeper lymphatic mobilisation for athletes recovering from heavy training. The entirely passive nature of the treatment makes it popular with busy professionals who want recovery benefits without active effort. Reading, scrolling through a phone, or simply closing your eyes are all common during the session. The boots accommodate most leg sizes and fit comfortably over athletic wear or casual clothing. At $35 per session, the 30-minute NormaTec is one of the most affordable treatments at Cryospa Clinics. It works well as a standalone recovery session or as an add-on after an infrared sauna — heat loosens the muscles, then compression flushes metabolic waste from the lower body. Staying hydrated before and after supports the lymphatic drainage process.