5 Reasons To Wear Compression Socks In Your Daily Life
In the past, compression socks were strictly used for medical purposes and were not at all fashionable. However, nowadays--as discussed in our blog “Who Can Benefit From Compression Socks”--everyone from elderly and pregnant women to athletes, waitresses, and even doctors themselves are wearing them. To help you better understand the reasons to wear footgear that boosts circulation, alleviates swelling, increases performance, and reduces the chance of injury, we put together a list of 5 reasons you should be wearing compression socks in your daily life.
After Surgery or When Stuck In Bed
To start this list off, let’s take a look at the most known reason to wear compression apparel: medical issues. When unable to move around, the chance of developing dangerous blood clots increases. Used to help increase blood flow in the legs and feet while minimizing dangerous bedrest side effects, socks with compression are commonly prescribed to injured, ill, and the elderly. The added circulation benefits are vital if you find yourself in a time where your movement is limited.
When Dealing With Varicose Veins
A genetic issue that is caused by decreased blood flow and weakened values, varicose veins can cause the appearance of blue lines and pain in the legs or feet. To help improve circulation and reduce swelling in the veins that aren’t working properly, many people find that compression socks aid in the alleviation of painful symptoms. Also, if you suffer from varicose veins and you want to combat their appearance, compression socks and the resulting improved blood flow, could prove helpful in reducing the visibility of new varicose veins.
Edema Or Leg and Foot Swelling
There are plenty of reasons in your life that you may encounter swelling in the legs and feet. Issues like kidney disease, injury, long flights, and pregnancy can all cause the body to retain fluid. To help reduce stress and minimize fluid retention by boosting circulation in your lower extremities, compression socks may be the answer. The right pair will help push fluid and blood out of your legs.
Performance and Stabilization
From gaining extra weight to standing all day or participating in athletics, putting extra strain on the legs and feet can lead to disturbances in blood flow, the build-up of lactic acids, and fluid retention. While many competitive runners, hikers, skiers, and more wear compression socks before a competition to improve sore muscles and minimize the risk of swelling, people like pregnant women, teachers, and nurses wear compression socks to help support them during long days. After all, we all need some extra performance and stabilization aid every so often.
Add A Pop Of Cool To Your Wardrobe
Probably one of our favorite reasons to wear compression socks is to add style and personality to your daily outfits. No longer boring white stockings, today compression socks come in all colors, patterns, and shapes. At Crazy Compression, we even offer holiday socks, tye-dye, and so many cool prints as well as ankle, calf, and knee-high cuts. With fashion-forward options, the style possibilities are endless. Men with suits love to wear them just as much as teenage girls on school spirit days.
At the end of the day, when you step out of the house, head out on a run, prepare for a hike, begin a long work shift, and you remember to put on your compression socks, your feet are going to thank you! The reasons to wear them in your daily life are endless.
