Lipedema and Pressotherapy: Why You Need to Treat Hips and Buttocks to Relieve Pain.

It’s a story we hear often. You have lipedema, you buy a pair of pressotherapy boots with all the excitement in the world, and after using them for a month... you feel like something is wrong.

Yes, your calves feel lighter, but that annoying pressure in the upper thigh and hip area is still there. Sometimes, you even feel that the discomfort has shifted upwards.

If you identify with this, it’s not that your body doesn’t respond well to the therapy. It’s that the pressotherapy boots you are using are only doing half the job. At Wellbeinn we are going to delve into why you need a full pant that reaches your abdomen to relieve the symptoms of lipedema.

What you should keep in mind if you have lipedema

The characteristic pain of lipedema largely comes from pressure. Fatty tissue, growing disproportionately, compresses lymphatic and venous capillaries. It's like someone "stepping on a hose," causing fluid retention, increased inflammation, and pain.

To combat this, consistency is key. Lymphatic drainage and compression are your best allies. But what happens when we try to replicate that relief at home?

Highfly PRO System: Complete coverage for real drainage.

Many people have bought pressotherapy equipment that falls "short" (boots that reach only to the groin). While they are excellent for sports recovery, for lipedema they have a "blind spot":

• By compressing only the feet and calves, the fluid is pushed upwards.
• Upon reaching the groin, that fluid encounters a congested area that has not been previously stimulated.
• Result: The fluid accumulates in the upper thigh area, creating that sensation of a "stop" or congestion that many patients describe.

What happens when you treat hips and buttocks?

As we mentioned earlier, when we use pants up to the abdomen, like our Highfly PRO pressotherapy boots, three processes occur that shorter boots cannot perform:

Highfly Pro pressotherapy boots, your best ally against lipedema

When we selected the Highfly PRO system for our catalog, we did so thinking of those who need more than basic sports recovery. We know that lipedema requires consistency, and consistency is only achieved if the treatment is effective.

• With its 6 overlapping air chambers, we avoid those empty spaces between zones that sometimes pinch sensitive skin.
• The high-waisted pants design ensures that the entire area affected by lipedema (including those difficult areas under the buttock) receives treatment.

“A gentle 30-minute drainage every night on the couch is much more effective for your lipedema than an aggressive session once a month.”

Caetano — Wellbeinn

Invest in your daily well-being

At Wellbeinn we like to be clear. Pressotherapy will not make lipedema disappear. It is a chronic disease that stays with you. But having the right tool at home drastically changes how you live with it. 

Using the Highfly PRO regularly allows you to end the day without that feeling that your legs are going to "explode" at any moment.