If you research, who wears compression stockings, you will see a long list, a variety of people and a variety of reasons why. Many factors may determine the reason for wearing compression stockings. Also, factors determine the Compression Level you are going to wear. Many individual’s who wears compression stockings are for medical reasons, such as lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency. Other’s wear’s compression stockings because they are on their feet all day and their legs ache and swell.
Anyone who stands for long periods of time, such as:
- hair stylist, flight attendants, bankers, cashiers, retailers, nurses, doctors, chefs, waitress, teachers, bricklayers, roofers, electricians, builders, service industries and mill workers
Standing for extended periods. You may experience constriction of blood vessels and blood pooling in their lower legs and feet, causing swollen, tired aching legs. These factors, can also lead to spider veins and more serious – varicose veins.
Anyone who sits long period of time, such as:
- frequent travelers / plane / bus / truckers / co-pilots race-car drivers, also computer jobs, receptionists, anyone confined to bed or wheelchair
Sitting or immobility for extended periods. You may experience constriction of blood vessels and blood pooling in their lower legs and feet. When this happens, it can cause swelling, aching legs, which can also lead to spider veins and more serious – varicose veins.
Wear compression stockings, which put gentle pressure on the leg muscles. If you are suffering from – tired aching legs and feet – You should feel RELIEF within few hours of having them on your legs. Studies in healthy people have shown that wearing compression stockings minimizes the Risk of developing DVT after long flights.)
Anyone very active in Sports, such as:
- golfers, tennis players, basketball & football players, gymnastics, long distance runners, casual joggers, bikers
Sports compression socks, called – graduated compression socks – meaning they provide greater compression and squeeze from the ankle to the knee. This process improves blood circulation, increase’s oxygen to the muscle tissue, preventing lactic acid build-up in your legs. Studies show a build-up of lactic acid causes muscle fatigue and much discomfort. Which can have a negative impact on any athlete’s performance.
Anyone who is suffering from:
- Tired, aching, heavy feeling legs
- Leg swelling / Swollen ankles / Edema
- Spider veins & Varicose veins
- Family (history) of Venous disorders / Insufficiency
- Pregnancy…(Maternity pantyhose helps prevent venous problems such as varicose veins and spider veins).
Compression hosiery / socks are products that (HELP) promote good blood circulation in the legs. The steadily squeeze / pressure on your legs helps veins and leg muscles force blood upward. Forcing blood back to the heart helps relieve the pain and chronic swelling of the legs, so your legs will feel pampered and refreshed all day.
Anyone who has had recent orthopedic surgery:
Most doctors prescribe the compression stockings after surgery. This reasoning is to protect the incision that may be closed with staples, sutures and secured bandages. Most all compression stockings, promotes good blood flow for healing. The individuals who wears compression stockings almost always can see the difference they make in the way the legs and feel at the end of their day.
2003 Dec;22 In the article posted https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15153823/ Efficacy of Class 1 elastic compression stockings in the early stages of chronic venous disease. A comparative study According to J P Benigni1, S Sadoun, F A Allaert, F Vin The (study) revealed. “The regular wearing of Class 1 graduated elastic compression stockings during a 15-day period results in a significant improvement in the symptomatology of early-stage chronic venous disease. i.e., Also providing relief of global painful discomfort as well as in quality-of-life criteria. A high level of patient compliance in the wearing of the stockings was achieved in this study.”
A worthy note:
Wearing compression stockings or socks can help maintain your leg health. More importantly, they are vital for the treatment or prevention of varicose veins and other circulatory problems. Especially for individuals who are at risk. (It’s all about good blood circulation for healthier legs and feet.)
Our Certified Fitting Specialist are waiting to Help provide you with a proper fit. We can help answer any questions you may have to ensure your legs get the compression needed for good blood circulation, to help relieve any leg and feet discomfort you may have.
Please call our Toll Free # (844)-629-9642.
However, please consult with a medical professional if you feel you may have a medical condition, before buying.