When
you live with primary or secondary lymphedema keeping your legs elevated as
much as possible is what helps with the swelling. Thanks to the Lounge Doctor
Leg Rest I am no longer propping my swollen feet on top of pillows or against a
wall in my home. My legs and feet are now properly elevated without experiencing
any numbness.
Did
you know that 90% of adults experience leg discomfort, venous problems, or
lower back pain? If you would love to experience relaxation from standing for
long periods of time, after having surgery, during pregnancy, if you travel frequently,
or just want to experience comfort then you may benefit from having a lounge
doctor.
How
does a lounge doctor help?
Think
about when you are sitting or standing. Gravity has a great impact on the
venous blood flow in our legs. Our veins must go against gravity in order to
get our blood flowing back to the heart. However, when our legs are elevated
the opposite takes place. An increase venous flow back to the heart thanks to
gravity and a much lower venous pressure happens.
The
Science Behind The Lounge Doctor?
It’s
so simple to use you may forget that you are elevating your feet! Okay, your
legs need to be elevated above the level of the heart. This is crucial in order
to lower the hydrostatic pressure in the capillaries.
Having your legs elevated
above the heart helps to reduce leg swelling. Next, your knees should be bent
25 degrees in order to not have any kinking of the popliteal vein against the
tibia. Also, titling your thigh more than 40 degrees can result in kinking in
the femoral vein. This is not an ordinary leg rest.
The structural is to help
provide your legs comfort at 40 degrees. Plus, by allowing the lower leg to
rest at a 15-degree angle, the best and ideal blood flow is provided through
the calf. Therefore, the service contours to the shape of the lower extremity
which creates the ultimate comfort.
My
Thoughts & Experience
I have my Lounge Doctor size medium and it is almost twelve inches in height. I also did not have a problem with the height. The contours of the pillow make it a gradual and natural incline. I also found the pillow itself is soft yet sturdy enough give to cradle my legs. Another pro is that it’s lightweight. I'm sure you can take it from the couch to the bed with ease.
Some may find it comfortable enough to fall asleep while using. I love using it after I have done a dry brushing session on my legs, feet, and ankles. MY husband now wants one for himself too! I guess we will play rock, paper, scissors to see who gets 10 more minutes on the Lounge Doctor to themselves tonight.
Who would have thought that elevating your legs could be so comfortable? I recommend the Lounge Doctor to anyone who seeks relief and comfort from elevation.
How often do you elevate your legs during a week?
Disclosure: I received one free Lounge Doctor Leg Rest to review on She's Found Strength. Although this post is sponsored, all opinions expressed here are my own honest impressions of the product.
Interested in a Lounge Doctor Leg Rest? The Lounge Doctor Leg Rest can be purchased on their website, www.loungedoctor.com, and is available in a variety of sizes and widths to accommodate your needs. In addition to leg rests, the company offers other products like contour pillows and compression socks.
Please note that you should not use the leg rest if you have severe congestive heart failure or peripheral arterial disease, as those conditions may be exacerbated by elevating the legs
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