Compression therapy involves the use of specialised garments, such as sleeves, stockings, or wraps, that apply pressure to the limbs or affected areas. This pressure helps to improve blood flow, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain or discomfort.

Compression therapy can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as lymphedema, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis, as well as to promote recovery after strenuous physical activity.

Always consult with your doctor beforehand if you are pregnant or have ongoing medical conditions.

At Social Remedy Byron Bay, you can get compression therapy brought to you by the latest technology in NormaTec compression garments by Hyperice.

We have the full body compression available, or choose targeted recovery for your legs, hips or arms.

While compression therapy is generally considered safe, there are some risks and side effects to be aware of. These may include skin irritation, discomfort or pain, or numbness or tingling in the affected area. In rare cases, compression therapy can lead to blood clots or skin ulcers. It's important to speak with a medical professional to determine if compression therapy is appropriate for your specific needs and to ensure proper usage of compression garments.

Yes, compression therapy can be used in combination with other medical treatments to manage a variety of conditions. For example, individuals with lymphedema may use compression therapy along with manual lymphatic drainage, a specialised massage technique. Compression therapy may also be used in combination with medication or surgery to treat conditions like varicose veins or deep vein thrombosis.

Most people do compression two to three times a week, or after harder training days. There's no daily limit for healthy users — it's gentle and low-impact — but two or three weekly sessions is the sweet spot for keeping legs feeling light without overthinking it.

We book sessions in 45 minute blocks, but you can spend less time in the attachments if you want. Some research shows you get the full benefits after just 20 minutes. Spending a little more time to down-regulate your nervous system while doing compression therapy has other benefits. Take this time for yourself to relax deeply and passively.

A session fits easily between meetings, after a class, or on the way home — one of the reasons it's the most low-effort recovery option we offer.

Yes. Research consistently shows intermittent pneumatic compression reduces how sore and heavy your muscles feel after training. It works by helping move blood and lymph out of fatigued limbs, which is the part of recovery that's hard to do while resting still.

Yes. Alongside the full leg boots, we have arm attachments and hip and glute (cowboy short) attachments. You can target wherever you've worked — forearms and elbows from lifting or climbing, or hips and glutes from cycling, running, and long sits.

It feels like a firm, rhythmic squeeze that moves in waves from your hands or feet upward and back down. Most people find it relaxing rather than intense — closer to a slow massage than a workout. You stay fully reclined and can read, scroll, or close your eyes throughout.

Yes — and many regulars do. Warming up first in the sauna and steam, then finishing in the compression boots, is our Recovery Stack: heat to loosen, compression to clear. It's a popular way to recover after a big training day.