Finding the right pressure for your Flowell session is one of the most important steps for getting real, noticeable results. Whether your goal is lighter legs, improved lymphatic flow, or deeper recovery after a long day: your pressure setting should always feel good, never painful.
In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to set your pressure safely and effectively, based on lymphatic science and your personal comfort.
Why the Right Pressure Matters
If you’ve ever experienced manual lymphatic drainage, you might remember how gentle it feels - almost like your therapist is barely touching your skin.
That’s no coincidence. Lymphatic vessels are extremely delicate, and too much force can actually compress them instead of stimulating flow. When pressure is too strong, the lymph can’t move freely and transport becomes less effective. This is why “more pressure” doesn’t automatically mean “better results.”
Flowell is designed to help you find your perfect balance.
Setting Flowell for Lymphatic Benefits: Stay Below 120 mmHg
If your goal is reducing swelling, moving fluid out of your legs, or supporting lymphatic flow, then this is your key rule:
Do not set Flowell above 120 mmHg for lymphatic stimulation.
Why?
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Pressures above this range can compress lymphatic vessels instead of activating them.
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Gentle, wave-like compression is most effective for encouraging lymph movement.
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Especially for people with lipedema, sensitivity to pressure is common, so even low levels (e.g., 30–60 mmHg) may feel perfect.
Important:
You do not need to increase your pressure over time.
Lymphatic drainage is about rhythm, flow, and consistency, not intensity.
What If You Want a Deep, Intensive Massage?
If you're craving a stronger massage for recovery or relaxation, you can safely use higher settings - up to 240 mmHg.
Flowell is engineered so that no pressure level can harm your legs.
However:
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It should always feel comfortable.
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It should never feel painful.
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You should always be able to relax during the session.
If anything feels too intense, simply lower the pressure.
Important Safety Note for People with High Blood Pressure
If you have well-controlled high blood pressure, you can still use Flowell—but with one essential rule:
Never exceed your systolic blood pressure number.
Example: If your blood pressure is 150/100, your maximum Flowell pressure should stay below 150 mmHg. This ensures that the cardiovascular system isn’t unnecessarily stressed. When in doubt, choose a lower setting - it will still be effective.
How to Find Your Ideal Pressure
Here’s a simple step-by-step method Flowell therapists recommend:
- Start low: Begin at one of the lowest levels (e.g., 30 mmHg).
- Stay there for 5 minutes: Let your body adapt. Notice how your legs feel.
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Increase gradually (only if comfortable): Move up one level at a time until you find the pressure that feels:
- effective
- pleasant
- relaxing
- never painful
- Stop increasing, if
- your legs feel sensitive
- you have lipedema-related pain
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the sensation becomes uncomfortable
Your body sets the pace, not the device.
Key Takeaways
- For lymphatic drainage: stay under 120 mmHg
- For deep recovery massage: you may go higher (up to 240 mmHg)
- For high blood pressure: never exceed your systolic value
- Comfort is the #1 rule
- More pressure ≠ more effect—especially for lymph flow
- Start low, adjust slowly, and follow your body’s signals
