The Rescue: Why Your Sore Muscles Need This New Pain Relief Solution From Homedics

What is compression therapy?

Popular among sports people, compression therapy uses specialised garments and devices to apply controlled pressure to specific parts of the body. This pressure helps improve blood flow, reduce swelling and alleviate pain in overworked muscles and joints, explains physiotherapist and Evoker Premium Physiotherapy director Adam Monteith.

“Compression therapy is thought to improve performance, reduce soreness after exercise and lower blood clot risk,” says Adam. “It has become a go-to for athletes seeking quicker recovery between training sessions, but it can benefit a range of people – those who are on their feet all day such as nurses, as well as runners, hikers, pregnant women with swollen ankles and feet … and people travelling frequently on long-haul international flights.”

While most compression systems are designed primarily for the legs, the Homedics Modulair Compression range offers four specific wraps for different parts of the body to help provide relief for aching calves, knees, wrists and feet.  

Here’s how compression therapy may help you feel your best every day:

Better circulation

Adam Monteith says compression therapy improves blood circulation by applying pressure to your muscles, helping blood flow through your veins. “Deoxygenated blood fights gravity to return to the heart,” he explains. “When we’re active, (muscle movements) open and close venous valves to assist this process. But when we’re sedentary, compression creates a gentle squeeze that helps open these valves, ushering blood back to the heart for more oxygen pick-up.”

By compressing the veins, blood moves faster, clearing lactic acids and other wastes, which speeds up recovery.

“Compression helps drain these metabolic wastes more efficiently, aiding the recovery process,” says Adam.

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Homedics Modulair Calf Compression Wrap

Homedics Modulair Foot Compression Wrap

Homedics Modulair Hand and Wrist Compression Wrap

Homedics Modulair Knee Compression Wrap

Faster recovery

Whether you’re trying to recover from a tough workout or bounce back after flying for hours, better blood circulation means you’ll get there quicker, says Adam Monteith.

“Blood carries oxygen, which fuels our bodies,” he says. “The faster we get oxygen where it’s needed, the better we will perform.

“Compression therapy applies a ‘squeeze and release’ method on muscles or limbs. This repetitive compression increases blood flow and oxygen delivery, reducing swelling and tissue damage.”

It also reduces lactic acid production, Adam adds, helping your muscles work longer and with less pain and reducing your chance of delayed onset muscle soreness.

Relief that’s right for you

Do you need intense pressure to help release muscle tightness after strenuous activity? Or do you prefer a lighter touch to help soothe aches and pains? The Homedics Modulair Compression range allows you to tailor your therapy with four distinct air compression programmes – alternating, sequential, pulsing and full – each with adjustable intensity levels.

Or, woe is you, repetitive keyboard strain has caused a sore wrist and your knee is giving you problems? Relax. A convenient universal controller, with an impressive 5-hour battery life, controls all Homedics Modulair Compression wraps – so you can settle in and watch your favourite TV series while your Modulair Compression Hand and Wrist Wrap and Knee Wrap take care of your recovery.

Less muscle fatigue

Transform your recovery routine – just 15 minutes using a Homedics Modulair Compression Calf Wrap can be a great way to help revive tired muscles, so you can get back in the race sooner.

Soothing heat where it helps

Heat is your friend when it comes to muscle recovery as it can increase blood flow to the affected area. Homedics Modulair Compression wraps offer three soothing heat levels for maximum relaxation and to support recovery.

Quick relief on-the-go

The Homedics Modulair Compression range works by alternately inflating and deflating the compression wrap with air. The rhythmic compression and release mimic the body’s natural muscle movements, helping to alleviate muscle soreness and improve blood circulation.

To help speed up your recovery, the Quick Relief Cycle function delivers a full inflation and deflation cycle in just 20-30 seconds – perfect for quickly relieving sore feet before your next shift using the Modulair Compression Foot Wrap.

Travel in comfort

Got a long-haul flight coming up? The wireless and portable design of the Homedics range makes them the perfect travel buddy. Pack your Modulair Compression Calf Wrap on the plane as an alternative to compression socks by simply detaching the battery.

Why buy Homedics?

Known for their top-selling personal care products from massage guns to foot and calf massagers, HoMedics is a trusted wellness brand. Now, with their innovative Modulair Compression range, you can experience next-level muscle recovery treatment in the comfort of your own home – whether it’s to find a little relief after a long day at work or a hard session in the gym.
 

Looking to relieve aches and pains? Visit The Good Guys in-store or online to shop the Homedics Modulair Compression range.