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brooklynislandgirl · 4 years ago

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For the headcanon{s}, can you talk about Beth's mental illness? How it does and does not impact her daily life, if things trigger it, how she handled this after losing Riley {in verses that are sans Riley, obviously}, and what some of her experiences have been? I feel like it's something people determinedly overlook about her, and I'd like to know!

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“You can’t be fuckin’ serious!”

“You keep a civil tongue in that head of yours, boy. I think I know what’s best for your sister.”

“With all due respect, sir... you haven’t known what’s best in-”

Beth is an oyster.

Vague lines and curves that are nothing remarkable perhaps to the point of being unappealing. She can only burrow into the Sand....sandy...Andy. Andy and the Admiral are outside of the room, arguing about the proper course of treatment. She can’t hear every word because she’s underwater and all the sounds are so far away as to be indistinct from the beeping of the monitor that is keeping track of her vital signs. The bandages on her pseudo-pods ~arms, they’re arms, Beth~ are too heavy. They keep her trapped to this bed where she can’t really move and she doesn’t know why. It’s all wriggling around inside of her. A parasite. One she has to wrap in smooth layers of aragonite and conchiolin. Layer after microscopic crystalline layer. Maybe if it’s smooth enough and round enough, maybe if it has enough lustre, then they will set her free. She’s so very tired but she doesn’t have her turtle, and the thin cotton gown isn’t warm enough, worn thin in places. The blankets are too scratchy and the air smells funny, too many chemicals that it’s making her feel nauseous.

But that’s all wrong. Oysters don’t have blankets and they aren’t tied down to beds and they don’t... they don’t...

“Electroshock! How can you? Look at her. She’s just a kid!”

“And your sister nearly killed herself tonight, Andrew. I am done discussing this with you. I’m your father, and a neurosurgeon. If anyone is capable of choosing a treatment plan, it isn’t a teen age boy.”

~*~

Beth was fourteen years old when she was diagnosed however wrongly with Depression mood disorder with features of psychosis, after she smashed her bedroom mirror with her fists, deeply slashing her arms from wrists to elbows. The symptoms leading up to this moment certainly were red-flags for what was wrong with her, all of them classic to the specific diagnosis: the trouble concentrating or making decisions, chronic fatigue, feelings of guilt and worthlessness, insomnia, restlessness, loss of appetite, phantom aches and pains that didn’t seem to go away, persistent sadness and anxiety. It isn’t uncommon for girls and young women diagnosed with Turner Syndrome to also develop depression. And her father felt the matter was cut and dry, despite strenuous objections from her brother.

She spent three miserable weeks in an in-patient psychiatric facility receiving less than pleasant electroconvulsive therapy, psychotherapy and was prescribed citalopram {Celexa}. Which made Beth absolutely nauseous to the point that she had trouble keeping water down, only worsened her sleeping troubles, and made her jittery. As soon as the Admiral shipped out again for a year long deployment aboard the USNS Comfort, Andy took her back to the doctor to get a second opinion.

It was then, at fifteen, that she was re-diagnosed correctly with Rapid Cycling Bi-Polar Disorder. Andy nursed her through the withdrawal of the citalopram and taking over her care regiment seemed to do his sister wonders, as she started to be the sweet and gentle girl he’d always known her to be. He’d sort out her medication by days of the week, would make sure she took the right ones at the right times with her meals, going out of his way to cook things she could stomach, letting her sleep in his bed when she wanted to, and for years after, she seemed to improve. She went months without crippling depression and her manic and hypomanic states were few and far between as well.

Then everything changed.

Beth was accepted into several universities and chose Columbia, knowing that their pre-med program was top-notch and their medical school was even better, and wouldn’t require her to change schools for the duration of her education. Having just turned sixteen in June she was starting a new life perhaps far younger than she ought to have.

There was major upheaval, stress and abject terror at leaving Hawai’i behind, going almost as far away as possible. She was not prepared for the cross-continent move. Neither was she prepared for living on her own. Perhaps she simply expected to live with Andy the whole of her life, or at the very least through her under-grad years. But after the initial first two months that it took to move into their grandparents’ apartment in Brooklyn, and Andy setting up all of her bills, hiring a cook and house keeper, making sure she got settled in as a freshman, he enlisted in the US Air-Force. She saw very little of her brother for the next two years, and the only thing that kept Beth from failing out of school was the idea that she would be sent home to live with the Admiral.

She began to notice that her medication {bupropion aka Wellbutrin} seemed less effective during this time. She was barely getting more than three hours of sleep at night, and maybe half that during day time naps. She experiences bouts of nausea that once again made eating difficult to prioritise, a feature that would last her entire life thus far, with Beth being at least twenty pounds consistently underweight. She also began to experience chronic sore throats, what she describes as her bladder shrinking down to the size of a pea, and worse...tinnitus that became co-morbid with her audio processing disorder.

The few times during the year that she was able to see Andy, things seemed to get better....until she crashed immediately after he left again.

Beth decided she no longer wanted to take her medication.

~*~

“C’mon Beth, I’m getting married, it’s not like I’m dying!”

“GET OUT! GETOUTGETOUTGETOUT!” She’s throwing things at him. She’s destroyed seven plates,six coffee mugs and at least one irreplaceable vase. There are so many tears, so much snot, it’s hard to believe his sister is almost eighteen and not eight. But thankfully, she’s still so short she can’t reach the stemware and is forced to come out from behind the island kitchen.

Which means he manages to get his arms around her, a bear hug from behind that locks her stick-figure arms to her chest. She fusses and has a fit, kicking and trying to bite him, but his training in Pararescue has taught him how to hold someone without hurting them.

“I’m not gonna leave you, jelly bean, I promise. And you’ll like Lana. She’s a real nice girl, her family’s from Jersey, and she’ll be moving in with us. You won’t have to-” “LA LA LA! NO CAN HEAR YOU!”

Beth is a hermit crab.

She can just shrink back into her shell and keep everyone out. She can hide down in the bottom of the sea and let the water of her Mother’s arms wash over her and if anything gets close, she’ll pinch them to bits.

But she really isn’t. She isn’t a hermit crab, she’s just a girl and there’s nothing that can keep everything inside of her from dying a slow and painful death. Because now Andy is not only not going to be around, but he’s getting married. To a stranger no less. But like a hermit crab, her house is too small and this woman is never setting foot inside of it. And it’s his stupid fault, because that’s what her brother is...stupid.

Doesn’t he know that no one will love him like she does? That no one depends on and needs him as much? Doesn’t he know they’re supposed to be together, forever and always? Doesn’t he know he’s the only person who truly loves her? The person who said he’d never leave her? Why does he need a wife anyway? She can do everything this Lana person can, and better. If he’d just let her prove it, he’d see!

~*~

But he didn’t. Andy ended up getting married.

Beth dropped out of medical school before completing her residency, but applied her credits to nursing. She was absolutely certain the Admiral was going to have a stroke that she had decided not to become a neurosurgeon like him, or his second choice, a cardiologist. Emergency room nursing suits her needs. She is indoors and on her feet throughout the darkness of the night when home is ever so lonely. It feeds the excessive energy that floods her system and lets her literally crash, semi-conscious during the sometimes three, sometimes four consecutive days she has off.

Life settles into a medication-less routine. Beth finally grows her final inch in height, puts on a few more pounds so she doesn’t seem nearly as cadaverous as she did before. She can blame late occurring puberty for that and for just the most brief moments of time, things seemed to have found their balance. There were no great highs. There were no life-threatening lows. Beth could finally breath.

At least until....the sun burned out and destroyed everything in a single knock on the door.

Perfunctory words that echo in her dreams.

~*~

“Miss Riley, on behalf of the Chief of Staff, United States Air Force, I regret to inform you of the untimely death of your brother, Second Lieutenant Andrew M. Riley-”

Beth Riley...isn’t anything any more. All of everything that was bright and best within her is now a single leg and some bone fragments in a beautiful koa wood casket. It is a folded flag put into her hands. It’s the reception in the Admiral’s house and an incredibly long line of people talking and talkingandtalkingandtalkingandtalking and saying nothing at all. She can’t breath. She can’t feel. Nothing makes sense and it never will because what do you say when half of you is ripped away and gone forever? What do you do when the world stops turning and the sun has burnt out of the sky?

Beth slips out of the house without being noticed. She manages to get in her brother’s Mustang and heads into the city proper, and ends up at the bar he used to like to frequent when he was on leave. She sits at the bar and orders scotch, 25 year Macallan.

She buys the bottle. She buys the entire bar drink after drink until last call.

She lets someone take her home. Gets into his apartment. Doesn’t really feel his mouth and his hands pawing at her. Doesn’t feel anything really at all until she shoves him away. Things become blurry after that and she only really vaguely remembers calling Jay from a payphone some blocks away.

She can’t find her shoes. But that doesn’t matter.

Nothing does.

Three months later ~one hundred days, to be precise~ Beth quits her job. She turns her utilities off. Throws a few things including her wallet, her passport, and her rosary into a sea bag that she’s had forever.

Darfur. The Democratic Republic of Congo. Amsterdam. Uruguay. Wherever Médecins Sans Frontières will let her go, to treat people living in the worst conditions. Ironic, isn’t it...that no matter where she goes, Beth always manages to make it back. That all those fears Andy had of her killing herself from neglect or inattention, or even possibly through deliberate action, and she can’t get so much as a life-threatening paper cut? It isn’t fair.

And maybe...maybe it doesn’t matter. There’s a lot of ways you can die in Louisiana.

She hears the coffee in New Orleans is really wonderful.

#mynameisanakin #She's Talking To Angels {Bethisms}#Making Wishes on Passing Cars|Answered Asks #mental health tw #medication tw #suicidal ideation tw

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synergyresearchsd · 5 years ago

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How is Restless Legs Syndrome treated?

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How is Restless Legs Syndrome treated?

If you often lie awake at night, trying to get comfortable while unpleasant sensations in your legs prevent you from relaxing, you might have restless legs syndrome (RLS). An estimated 7-10% of the US population may have RLS, and while there is no cure, there are medications and treatments available to lessen the symptoms and improve your quality of life. Here’s what you need to know about RLS and how you can find relief.

Signs and symptoms of Restless Legs Syndrome

Also called Willis-Ekbom Disease, RLS is defined by uncomfortable sensations in the legs and the urge to move them around for relief. The sensations have been described as throbbing, aching, pulling, itching, crawling, or creeping, ranging in severity from unpleasant to painful.

The sensations most commonly occur in the late afternoon or evening, or when the patient is inactive and sitting for long periods of time, and symptoms vary in severity and frequency on a day-to-day basis, with some people only experiencing symptoms once or twice a week. However, most people suffering from RLS experience difficulty falling asleep due to the symptoms, leading to sleep deprivation and exhaustion that can in turn affect their mood, concentration levels, and job performance.

Diagnosing Restless Legs Syndrome

RLS is diagnosed by a doctor’s evaluation, with five basic criteria:

Abnormal and uncomfortable sensations in the legs

An overwhelming urge to move the legs that is relieved with movement

The urge to move the legs worsens during rest or inactivity

The urge to move the legs worsens at night

The sensations and urges to move the legs are not caused by another medical or behavioral condition

The evaluation will take into account your medical history, family medical history, and list of current medications, and it might also involve lab tests to rule out other medical conditions and identify iron deficiencies. The evaluation might also include a neurological exam and polysomnography test, which records brain waves, vital statistics, and leg movements while you’re sleeping.

Causes of Restless Legs Syndrome

The cause of RLS is largely unknown, although research has pointed to various health conditions as possible links to the disease, including:

Iron deficiency

Dysfunctional dopamine pathways in the brain

End-stage renal disease

Nerve damage

Use of alcohol, nicotine and caffeine

Pregnancy in the third trimester

Use of certain medications including anti nausea drugs, antipsychotic drugs, antidepressants, and cold and allergy medications that contain certain antihistamines

RLS also has a known genetic component, with some family members sharing an onset of symptoms before age 40. However, while most RLS patients are middle-aged (and more frequently women), children can also have RLS, which is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or growing pains.

Treating Restless Legs Syndrome

RLS might not have a cure, but there are several treatment options available. If you have been diagnosed with RLS and there is no underlying medical condition responsible, treatment can include:

Iron supplements: can decrease RLS symptoms if caused by iron deficiency

Anti-seizure drugs: relieve sensory disturbances

Dopaminergic drugs: effectively treat dopamine disruptions in the brain

Opioids: treat severe symptoms of RLS

Benzodiazepines: help patients obtain restful sleep

Non-medication treatments include lifestyle changes such as reducing or quitting the use of alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, along with regular moderate exercise, leg massages, warm baths, and using heating pads or ice packs. There are even some medical devices on the market that can help relieve symptoms, including foot wraps that add pressure below the foot or vibrate the back of the legs.

RLS research at Synergy Research Centers

Research into the causes of restless legs syndrome and potential treatments continues, and Synergy Research Center in San Diego is currently enrolling participants aged 18 and over for a clinical research study on RLS. For more information or to apply for participation in the study, fill out our enrollment form or call us at (619) 304-1726.

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gethealthy18-blog · 6 years ago

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7 Best Air Compression Leg Massagers

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7 Best Air Compression Leg Massagers

Sakshi Bahal Hyderabd040-395603080 June 20, 2019

Who isn’t familiar with the awful pain of sore feet? Long hours at work and our uber-hectic urban lifestyles put an insane amount of pressure on our feet and legs. At the end of the day, all I can think of is unwinding at a spa with the most luxurious massage on the cards. Then reality hits, and I realize that that particular daydream will have to wait until I win the lottery.

However, did you know that you could use leg massagers for the same amount of comfort, without breaking the bank? That’s right, sore feet can be a thing of the past once you bring home an air compression leg massager. Read on to know more!

What Is An Air Compression Leg Massager?

An air compression leg massager helps stimulate blood and lymphatic circulation in your legs by applying pressure to them. The device can help alleviate conditions where fluid build-up or tension in your lower body is causing you pain. It encourages the flow of blood and relaxes your muscles gradually by applying gentle pressure with the help of air pockets. This causes endorphins to be released, providing you relief from the pain.

What Are The Benefits Of Using An Air Compression Leg Massager?

Leg massagers can help you deal with conditions like:

Edema

Varicose veins

Leg cramps

What this means is that leg massagers have a ton of benefits when it comes to stimulating blood circulation in your lower body. Blood and lymphatic circulation may be hampered for any number of reasons, such as:

Mobility issues due to pregnancy or paralysis

Increased physical activity

A sedentary lifestyle and bad posture

In such situations, you may find your feet and calves aching more at night as your circulatory system struggles to remove blood from the lower body and prevent fluid build-up. Leg massagers stimulate the blood vessels and help ease pain and soreness.

Even if you do not have any medical conditions, air compression can offer a few benefits. For example, limited exercise, ill-fitting clothes, and shoes can contribute to pins and needles, swollen legs, dry and cracked feet, or general stiffness and aching feet. Using an air compression leg massager can be a quick and easy way to get some much-needed relief at the end of a long day.

Let’s now understand how this device works.

How Does An Air Compression Leg Massager Work?

An air compression leg massager is a simple yet effective device. It relieves stress by improving blood circulation. The device wraps around your legs and feet and compresses them like a pair of tight boots. Once you wrap it around your leg, it starts to inflate and deflate rapidly, varying the pressure applied to your muscles on and off.

By squeezing your legs, enough pressure is applied to flush out waste from the cells in your legs and feet. This lets fresh blood enter and nourish those cells with oxygen and nutrients. The pressure also releases endorphins, which act as natural painkillers.

Leg massagers vary in their functions according to the nature of pressure exertion. Some apply consistent pressure, while others have different pressure levels that you can choose and change manually.

Here’s a list of the best air compression leg massagers.

Top 3 Air Compression Leg Massagers

Best Overall – Fit King Air Compression Foot and Calf Massager

Best Premium – Amzdeal Air Compression Leg Massager

Best In Budget – ComfySure Air Compression Leg Massager

Best Air Compression Leg Massagers

1. Fit King Air Compression Foot and Calf Massager

Product Claims

Fit King Air Compression Foot and Calf Massager puts the focus on your calves and feet, giving you immediate relief from pain and cramps by improving blood circulation in this region.

The device wraps in three different places on your legs, giving you the flexibility to use it on differently sized people. The foot wrap ends at 17.5 inches, and the calf wrap at 20. It uses velcro strap fastenings, making it user-friendly for people of all ages and physical abilities.

The massager comes with 2×2 airbags to massage both the feet and calves evenly. It provides even pressure across your lower leg and helps prevent swelling or bruising, especially for those with very sensitive skin.

There are two modes and three different pressure intensities on the Fitking massager, giving you an extensive menu of various massage options. The compressions start at your feet and move upwards, promoting blood and fluid away from your legs.

However, keep in mind that the pressure on this one is quite intense. If all you need is a light massage, keep looking, as even the lightest option on this device feels intense.

Pros

Gentle on sensitive skin

Easy to use

Affordable

Automatic 20-minute shut-off

Travel bag included

10 massage techniques available

3 massage intensities

2 size extensions

24-month warranty

Cons

None

Rating

5/5

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2. Amzdeal Air Compression Leg Massager

Product Claims

Amzdeal Air Compression Leg Massager is your best bet if you’re looking for a massager that frees you from dependency on electrical sockets to power your device.

The Amzdeal massager has an integrated battery that gives up to 2 hours of massage once it is fully charged. It is best used while traveling using public transport or during long hours in the office or classes.

A bonus is how quiet this massager is. It allows you to sit back and relax discreetly as there is no wire and very little noise to attract any attention. There are three pressure intensities and two separate modes, allowing you different massages based on your needs.

The pressure increases ever so slightly every 10-15 seconds. It will finally shut off after it has been used for 15 minutes straight. If you want a more extended massage, you need to allow the device to cool down for 5 minutes before you press the reset button.

As for the wrapping style, there’s only one wrap, which works on the calves as well as arms but isn’t suitable for the feet or thighs.

Pros

18-month warranty

Rechargeable battery-operated

2 modes

3 pressure intensities

Automatic 15-minute shut-off

Travel-friendly device

Fully adjustable leg wraps

Can be used to massage arms as well

Cons

May be uncomfortable for larger sizes.

Rating

4.7/5

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3. ComfySure Air Compression Leg Massager

Product Claims

ComfySure Air Compression Leg Massager is a flexible device and can be used with equal ease on the arms as well as legs. It offers three intensity levels and two different modes. Play around with the combinations using the attached controller until you find the setting perfect for you.

The wraps also have super comfortable pads on them, which protect your skin from irritation after prolonged use. The velcro straps used to fasten the wraps keep them secure for the duration of your massage. You can be confident that this air compression leg massager can handle anything from small aches to significant pains with the same comfort.

The ComfySure massager works on a built-in rechargeable battery, which takes 3 hours to charge completely. So, you don’t have to worry about annoying cords or disposable batteries, leaving you free to unwind and recharge on the go.

Regular use of this massager significantly improves circulation in your feet, calves, thighs, and arms and keeps them healthy.

Pros

Rechargeable battery-operated

FDA-approved device

Fully adjustable wraps

Can also be used on the arms and thighs

Lightweight device

Travel-friendly

3 intensity levels

Affordable

Cons

May make a soft sound while running

Pressure may feel too intense for some

Rating

4.6/5

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4. Konliking Air Compression Leg Massager

Product Claims

Konliking Air Compression Leg Massager provides relief to your feet and calves at the same time with the help of an easy-to-operate device. The rechargeable, battery-operated massager comes with USB charging and claims to provide 50% more intense massage compared to other models. A single charge gives you up to 2 hours worth of continuous usage.

The brand also promises you a full refund if the product does not satisfy you entirely. The wraps stay securely on your feet and legs throughout the massage. Using the Konliking massager regularly can help with restless leg syndrome, leg cramps, sore feet, and other related issues that you might be dealing with.

The wraps are large enough to cover your lower leg completely – from the ankles to the knees. The device offers you two modes of operation to choose from: manual and automatic. There are also three levels of pressure intensity that you can use, depending on your needs.

Pros

3 pressure levels

2 operational modes

Easy to operate

Affordable

Rechargeable

Lightweight

Travel-friendly

Long-lasting battery

Cons

Pressure may feel too intense.

Wraps may feel rough on sensitive skin.

Not suitable for larger-sized people.

Rating

4.5/5

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5. Cincom Air Compression Leg Massager

Product Claims

Cincom Air Compression Leg Massager improves blood circulation, provides the best relief from fatigue, and helps you deal with more troublesome issues, such as restless leg syndrome and leg edema. The massager has 2×2 airbags, which help cover a more substantial portion of your legs.

There are two operational modes and three pressure intensities, and the device gives you a choice between seven massage techniques. It also shuts off automatically after 20 minutes, making it safer to use, especially in case the user falls asleep during the massage.

The handheld controller makes the device accessible and comfortable for young users as well as the elderly. The device comes with a mesh bag, making it easy to store when not in use. The wraps are padded with soft velvet on the inside to keep your skin protected.

Pros

Easy-to-use

Adjustable leg wraps

20-minute automatic shut-off

3 pressure intensities

2 operational modes

7 massage techniques

24 months warranty

Cons

May feel too tight for some users

May seem too loud

Not very sturdy

Rating

4.4/5

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6. Silvox Air Compression Leg Massager

Product Claims

Silvox Air Compression Leg Massager is designed to improve the blood circulation in your legs and feet. The wraps are made using high-quality, breathable fabric that sits gently on your skin, without making you uncomfortable. They are also large enough to cover your feet and calves well.

The device is lightweight and easy to operate anywhere – home, office, or while traveling. It is rechargeable, and a full USB charge gives you 2 hours of continuous usage. It folds up comfortably, making it easy to carry around.

The massager is equipped with three settings of pressure intensity (low, mid, and high), and two different modes of massage (manual and automatic). You can use the handheld controller to find the optimum setting and sit back and relax.

It is best suited for patients with more severe symptoms, who are looking for an intense massaging experience.

Pros

Breathable, high-quality material

1-year warranty

Silent

Travel-friendly

FDA-approved

3 pressure settings

Cons

Pressure may be too intense if you expect a light massage.

Overpriced

Feels like a squeeze more than a massage

Rating

4.3/5

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7. Lunalife Air Compression Leg Massager

Product Claims

Lunalife Air Compression Leg Massager gives you relief from pain and cramps not only on your legs and feet but also on your arms. The portable massaging device comes with a handheld controller that allows you to improve the circulation level and pressure intensity according to your needs.

The wireless leg massager allows for USB charging, and the long-lasting battery provides you with more than 2 hours of compression on a single charge. There are different operation and pressure settings on the controller that let you optimize the massage to the intensity that bests suits you.

Lunalife air compression leg massager is safe as well as useful. Compared with the cost of visiting a professional masseuse, the Lunalife makes for an economic investment that rids fatigue in the comfort of your home.

Pros

Ease of operation

Wireless

Long-lasting battery

Rechargeable

Different pressure setting options

Cons

Bulky design

Not suitable for skinny or large people

May feel too intense for a light massage

Rating

4.2/5

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Before you start looking online to find that magical massager of your dreams, do go through this section and be informed about the things you need to keep in mind while investing in a leg massager. Yes, I say investing, because these devices do not come cheap. However, at the end of this post, hopefully, you will be able to find one within your budget according to your needs. Let’s get started!

BUYING GUIDE

What To Look For Before Ordering An Air Compression Leg Massager

Travel-friendly – Long-haul flights aren’t kind to your legs. If you need relief from the stiffness while traveling, look for a massager that is lightweight, portable, and compact.

Battery-operated – A massage device that needs to be plugged in may not be the ideal choice if you don’t want to depend on electricity. Look for a battery-operated massager that you can use with ease even while traveling.

FDA Approval – An FDA approval comes with the assurance that your massager has been engineered to work correctly and that the health claims made by the manufacturer have been tested and proven.

Coverage/Size – If your massager covers your feet and legs, you are sure to get better and quicker pain relief. But this would make the device bulkier and not travel-friendly. Also, check the size so that the wrap fits appropriately around your legs.

Material – Always look for a high-quality, breathable fabric that is durable enough for long-term use yet comfortable on your skin when wrapped tight.

Budget – Set a realistic price range before you start looking at options. It helps to know how much you can afford to spend before considering expensive products that are beyond your budget.

Purpose – Some massagers help with particular conditions. So, before you purchase one, be sure of purpose you are hoping to achieve with it.

Time – Some massagers have an auto-shutoff feature that shuts down the device after 15 minutes. If you want to use it for longer, you will need to reset it. Make sure that you pick one according to your needs.

Technical Features To Look Out For While Buying An Air Compression Leg Massager

The primary function of an air compression leg massager remains more or less the same across various models. However, the features of each model may vary depending on the brand or the purpose of the massager. Let’s take a look at what you need to consider before making your purchase:

Kind Of Wrap: Massagers come with a variety of wraps, which are meant for different parts of your legs, depending on your needs. Some will only cover your calves, while others will target your calves and feet. There are multipurpose wraps as well that can be used equally on your arms and calves.

Plug-In Or Battery Powered: The power source also varies with each device. Some are plug-in only, making them better suited for home use. Others have a rechargeable lithium battery with up to 2 hours of power and are ideal for use while traveling.

Number Of Chambers: The number of pressure chambers in your device governs where pressure is applied and how evenly it is done. Fewer chambers provide higher pressure less equally, but with more chambers, the pressure is lower yet evenly distributed.

Number Of Uses Per Day: Some massage devices have an automatic 15-minute shut-off, so you can only use them once or twice a day, for no longer than 15 minutes per use. Others can be reset immediately for more extended use in each session.

Type Of Fastening: The wraps in massage devices come with velcro or zip for fastening. While velcro is more flexible, zip may not suit larger sizes. Also, quite a few massage devices do not accommodate calf sizes over 20″, so you need to check the size while buying.

Sensitive Skin: For those with skin sensitivity issues, some massage devices come with a low-pressure setting and a soft lining.

Foot Massaging Inserts: The footwraps in some massage devices have small foot massagers, which you can insert within the wrap to help increase circulation in your feet.

We hope this buying guide helps you make an informed choice, best suited to your needs and requirements. The best air compression leg massager for you should be able to give you relief from your symptoms while being affordable and easy to operate.

Which of the leg massagers on this list did you find most suitable for you? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

Expert’s Answers For Readers’ Questions

What is the best time to use an air compression leg massager?

For best results, use a leg compression machine after a warm bath or shower. The heat relaxes your muscles before the massage, giving you maximum relief.

How often can I use an air compression leg massager?

Those with elevated symptoms can use it twice daily, once in the morning, and once before you go to bed. For others, once a day may be sufficient. Even if your symptoms are not acting up, regular use of the device can help prevent cramps or water retention in the future.

Can I use it before exercise?

No, these devices are not recommended before exercise or long periods of physical activity, including standing up. It would be counter-productive. The leg massager is best used while sitting, with your feet up, or before retiring to bed.

Can everyone use an air compression leg massager?

Although a leg massager provides immense relief in most cases, it may be uncomfortable or dangerous for those with gout, arthritis, or swollen joints. If you have tender joints that are too swollen, the pressure from these devices may be painful for you. They should also be avoided in case of injury, surgery, osteoporosis, or extreme sensitivity. In such cases, foam rollers, vibrating footrests, compression stockings, or anti-inflammatory medication may be more suitable.

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