Poor Circulation

“Efficient circulation removes toxins and wastes from your cells, keeping your body clean from the inside out. In other words, the better your circulation, the better every part of your body will work.”

Dr. Sinatra

Poor circulation affects over 10 million people worldwide and is known as a silent killer because of its negative effects on overall body health that can worsen slowly over time. Blood circulation removes waste and delivers fresh, clean and oxygenated blood to all cells in the body, making it essential for all aspects of health and overall well-being.

What are the causes of poor circulation?

Many factors including smoking, diet, age and lifestyle can cause narrowing of the veins and reduced elasticity, both of which reduce the all-important blood flow around the body. Cold weather in winter can also cause acute circulation problems as the capillaries near the surface of the skin narrow in order to keep blood warmer.

The risks of poor circulation

Narrowed or blocked arteries can prevent the essential nutrients in the blood reaching vital organs and cells around the body. In addition, and more dangerously, the heart is put under additional strain to push the blood past these narrow points and blockages. This increases blood pressure which can have very serious consequences on cardiac health, dramatically increasing the risk of a heart attack.

Poor circulation in the legs

The veins and capillaries in the legs must work very hard against gravity to pump the blood from the feet back up around the body. To help aid in doing this, the legs contain a series of very important pumps and one-way valves. With age or illness, these can weaken and become less effective, reducing circulation and causing a number of health problems.

How does Electro Flex help?

Electro Flex stimulates the nerve endings in the legs and feet causing the muscles to contract and release, helping to pump blood up through the legs. By using TENS impulses, the Electro Flex can even treat deep inside muscles in the legs which are unaffected by other treatments such as circulation boosting muscle supports and creams that rub into the skin.