Compression Socks: What for? Do they really work?
Compression Socks: What for?
Wearing compression socks also called compression stockings are now famous for improving blood circulation and relieving leg fatigue.
They’re comfortable, sport friendly and also for treatment and prevention of conditions that cause poor blood flow in the legs.
Today they come in all colours and sizes and offer different levels of pressure.
Doctors usually recommend the correct pressure depending on each one’s condition.
Applying the right pressure to the lower legs will maintain blood flow and reduce discomfort.
Compression Socks: Do they really work?
The answer is yes, especially for the follow:
– Venous insufficiency;
– History of thrombosis;
– Presence of varicose veins;
– History of the post-thrombotic syndrome;
– Pregnancy;
– After surgery, especially when the postoperative period requires the person to sit or lie down all day;
– Older adults, since blood circulation is more compromised;
– Feeling of heavy, painful or swollen legs.
When compromising blood circulation, causing varicoses or when there’s a change in heart valves compression socks will improve blood flow in 90%.
Besides, compression stockings can be indicated for people who spend a large part of the day sitting or standing, as it can also compromise blood circulation.
Other situations in which the use of compression stockings may be suggested for long trips, as you can sit for many hours.
Yoga Compression Garments Stockings
Yoga Model Compression Garments offers Unisex Compression Socks that helps in the recovery of vascular surgery.
The Open heels give support for the lower leg, releasing compression on the heels.
It also promotes lymphatic drainage without affecting the natural breathing of the skin and its comfort.
Doctors will especially recommend for vascular surgery, varicose veins with oedema tendencies, varicose veins during pregnancy and after small vein sclerotherapy.
Yoga®️compression garments are safe on even the most delicate or highly reactive skin types, and the material holds the CE-mark, and all products are free from latex.
Yoga®️ products are also vegan friendly, and there are no derived animal products in our garments, only cotton, polyamide and elastane.
Our high-quality fabric has satisfied customers around the world.
Visit our online shop for our latest collection of compression garments.
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