Compression Therapy

Compression therapy is a simple, low-effort way to support circulation, reduce the feeling of heavy or tired limbs and help your body recover.

Using our advanced Normatec compression system, targeted air pressure is applied through inflatable attachments in a rhythmic, massage-like pattern. The pressure gradually inflates and releases around your limbs, creating a gentle squeezing sensation that encourages fluid movement and supports circulation.

Whether you’ve just finished training, spent all day on your feet, travelled, or simply feel like your legs need some attention, compression therapy allows you to sit back, switch off and let your body recover.

How Does Compression Therapy Work?

Our compression system uses sequential pneumatic compression, meaning the attachments inflate and release in sections rather than applying pressure all at once.

The pressure typically starts further down the limb and moves upwards, creating a wave-like compression pattern.

This can help support the movement of blood and fluid through the limbs, while providing a massage-like sensation that many people find relaxing.

Compression therapy can be used on your legs, hips or arms, allowing you to target the areas that need it most.

The Benefits of Compression Therapy

Supports Circulation – The rhythmic pressure applied during a compression session can help support blood flow through the limbs. By repeatedly compressing and releasing the tissues, compression therapy assists the movement of fluid and blood through the body, making it a popular choice after exercise, long periods of sitting or standing, and travel.

Helps Reduce the Feeling of Muscle Soreness – Compression therapy is particularly popular after intense training. Research suggests that intermittent pneumatic compression may help reduce perceived muscle soreness and improve aspects of recovery following exercise. While it won’t eliminate muscle soreness completely, many people enjoy the feeling of lighter, less fatigued muscles following a session.

Supports Post-Exercise Recovery – After training, your muscles have been placed under physical stress. Compression provides a gentle, passive recovery option that can be used while you sit and relax. By supporting circulation and fluid movement, it can complement the body’s natural recovery processes. It’s especially useful when you want something restorative without adding more physical stress to your body.

Helps With Swelling & Fluid Movement – The rhythmic pressure of compression can support the movement of fluid through the limbs. This can be particularly appealing if your legs feel heavy, swollen or puffy after a long day on your feet, prolonged sitting or travel.

The result?

That lighter, less congested feeling that makes compression therapy so popular.

Relieves the Feeling of Heavy, Tired Legs

If your legs feel tired after a long day, compression therapy can provide a targeted, massage-like experience.

The gradual pressure and release can help your legs feel refreshed and relaxed, making it a great option after work, travel or a busy day on your feet.

Supports Mobility & Range of Motion

When muscles feel tight, sore or fatigued, movement can feel more restricted. By supporting circulation and reducing the feeling of stiffness and heaviness, compression therapy may help you feel more comfortable moving after exercise. It’s a great addition to your recovery routine when your goal is to feel ready to move again.

Choose Your Compression

At Recovery Lab, you can target different areas depending on what your body needs.

Leg Attachments – Our most popular option for active recovery. Designed to target the feet, calves, knees and thighs, the leg attachments provide a rhythmic compression massage through the lower body.

Great for:

• Post-training recovery

• Tired or heavy legs

• General muscle soreness

• Long days on your feet

• Travel and prolonged sitting

Hip Attachments

Designed to provide targeted compression around the hips, glutes, lower back and upper legs.

Great for:

• Post-training recovery

• Lower-body fatigue

• Supporting mobility

• Anyone who spends long periods sitting

Arm Attachments

Designed to provide targeted compression through the arms and upper limbs.

Great for:

• Upper-body training

• Arm fatigue

• Post-workout recovery

• Supporting circulation after repetitive activity

Compression for Athletes

For athletes, recovery isn’t just something you do when you’re sore. It’s part of the training process. Compression therapy provides a convenient way to support your recovery between training sessions, games and competitions without placing additional demands on your body. Use it after a hard session, on a recovery day, during a competition period or whenever your muscles need a little extra attention.

Train. Recover. Repeat.

Compression for Everyday Life

You don’t need to be an athlete to enjoy compression therapy. Long workdays, standing for hours, sitting at a desk, travelling or simply being on your feet all day can leave your legs feeling heavy and tired. Compression provides a simple way to give your body some dedicated recovery time.

Put your legs up, settle in and let the system do the work.

When Should I Use Compression Therapy?

After training — Give tired muscles some attention after a workout, game or training session.

On recovery days — A completely passive way to support your recovery without adding more physical load.

After a long day — Perfect when your legs feel heavy or fatigued.

After travel — A popular option after long periods of sitting.

Before an event — Some people enjoy compression as part of their pre-event routine to help their legs feel fresh and ready.

Whenever you need it — You don’t need to have a hard workout behind you. Sometimes your body simply needs a little extra care.

What Does a Session Feel Like?

Once you’re comfortably set up, the attachments gradually inflate and release around your chosen body area.

You’ll feel a gentle squeezing sensation that moves progressively through the limbs. It shouldn’t be painful. Instead, most people describe the sensation as a rhythmic massage or pressure treatment.

Once you’re settled, there’s nothing else you need to do.

Sit back. Relax. Let your recovery happen.

Compression & Your Recovery Routine

Compression therapy works beautifully as a standalone recovery session or alongside other Recovery Lab modalities.

Pair it with infrared sauna for heat and compression, NuCalm for a mental reset, or cold plunge and contrast therapy when you want to combine different recovery techniques.

There is no single recovery method that works for everyone. The goal is to find what makes your body feel better and create a routine that works for you.

Take the pressure off. Put your feet up. Recover.

Feel lighter. Move better. Leave feeling better than when you arrived.

Please Note: Compression therapy is a wellness and recovery service and does not provide medical treatment or healthcare advice. If you have a diagnosed vascular or cardiovascular condition, are pregnant, have an acute injury or infection, or have been advised to avoid compression, speak with your healthcare professional before using compression therapy.