What Are Compression Socks and Why Do I Need Them?

Compression Socks are a specially designed sock that helps apply pressure on your lower legs and maintain blood flow, reducing discomfort and swelling. If you have a condition of poor blood flow in your legs, then your GP can prescribe you these socks. If you have varicose veins (enlarged or swollen veins), or lymphoedema (when body tissue swells up), you can use Compression Socks to treat swelling and discomfort.

Compression Socks come in several sizes, colors, and lengths. The Compression Socks come in different strengths of compression. It is important to measure your legs' size to see what type of stockings you need, and GP will check their fit properly. According to the prescription, you need to wear Compression Socks on both or one leg.

Types of Compression Socks

Graduated compression socks: This type of socks stimulates the circulation, putting pressure on your ankles. They are designed, keeping in mind several medical standards.

Non-medical support hosiery: They are strong and flexible than graduated compression socks and used to treat tired legs. They are readily available in stores. Hence, you don’t need any prescription.

Anti-embolism stockings: This type of stocking is specifically designed to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) conditions. This sock is perfect for those who have limited mobility. For anti-embolism stockings, a prescription is required.

What are Compression Socks made up of?

Compression Stockings are made up of smug fitting, stretchy socks which gently squeeze your legs. Compression or pressure stocking are tighter around your ankles, and they gradually loosen up as you move up on your legs. Compression Sleeves are like the tube; they are without the foot. They are also known as foot sleeves. You can easily buy Compression Socks over the counter.

Who uses Compression Socks?

People who have blood circulation problems like varicose veins, DVT, or diabetesPeople who have recently got any surgeryPeople who can't move their legs or can't leave their bedsPeople who stand all-dayPregnant women'sPeople who stretch for a long time on airplanesWhat do Compression Socks do?

The pressure these stocks put on your legs helps the blood vessels to work better. The arteries which carry oxygen-rich blood to your muscles can get relaxed, and blood flows freely. The veins also get the boost by pushing blood back to your heart.

Air travel compression socks can also keep your legs from getting achy or tired. They can ease down the swelling in your ankle and feet; moreover, they can also prevent and treat varicose and spider veins. They can also help you to feel light-headed.

Some athletes, basketball players, runners, etc. use Compression Socks or sleeves on their arms or legs. This is because better blood flow helps to get oxygen to the muscles and supports and prevents tissue damage. Studies have shown that there is no effect on the performance of the athlete.

Our Air travel compression socks now come with the moisture-wicking property and anti order facilities. They are soft and super stretching. The pressure options range between 8 to 15 mm HG and 15 to 20 mm Hg.

There are options available like special copper grade compression socks, sleeves, stockings, to name a few. There are styles available like Opaque, semi Opaque, and non-opaque.

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