Your feet and lower legs are the parts of your body that are furthest away from your heart. This means that gravity does a great job of pulling blood down into these extremities, but also that a great deal of effort is required to return the blood, against gravity, back to your heart. Your veins are tasked with this duty and there are several conditions that can compromise this function. Inefficient circulation in your legs can cause pain and fatigue, swelling, and can compromise your vein health. Compression socks are a great tool to improve blood flow in your feet and legs. Let’s dig our heels in and learn more about the science behind compression socks. How Do Compression Socks...
Diabetic foot care is something that needs to happen every day. One of the best ways to care for your feet is to closely monitor your blood sugars and whenever possible keep your blood sugars in the range recommended by your medical team. People with diabetes are more likely to develop feet problems than other people. Your feet should be physically examined by your health care provider at least once a year. If you have problems with your feet, they need to be examined more often. Always contact your healthcare team if there are changes to the way your feet look or feel. Are they discolored? Swollen? Do they feel different, tingling, numbness, pain? These are all reasons to talk...
When you first invest in compression socks, you are doing something that will be an investment for your long term health. When buying compression socks you will need to be replacing them on a regular basis. In order for the socks to be effective, we recommend that you replace your socks every 3-6 months. Compression socks will eventually wear out and their compression will weaken over time with regular use. The fibers that the socks are made with will break down when worn all the time and due to being washed. Compression socks are specifically made to apply pressure to certain areas. Specifically your feet, ankle, and calves. Once the socks lose their shape and flexibility, they will no longer give your legs the type of...
Being a server can be a very demanding job. It involves standing for hours, moving quickly and running between different areas of your restaurant. Compression socks can help relieve some of the stress and pressure put on your feet and legs while working your shift. Even if you aren’t currently suffering symptoms, compression can still be a great option to prevent any future leg or foot swelling. Prevent Circulation Problems Thousands of waitresses will wear compression socks in order to relieve or prevent some common conditions that tend to appear in people who stand for long hours every single day. Some of the conditions include: poor circulation, DVT, and varicose veins. The socks will apply a certain amount of pressure...
One of the most popular way to help with plantar fasciitis and limit heel pain is by massage. What if you were able to have that massage feeling all day?! Well you’ve come to the right place! Thats where compression socks come in. They provide gentle pressure all day long and help relieve symptoms related to pain and swelling.Compression socks are a cost-effective way to improve blood flow and limit pain throughout your day.Do Compression Socks Really Work? Although there isn’t any scientific research that proves the effectiveness of compression when treating plantar fasciitis, there is plenty of testimonials and anecdotal evidence to show it does help.Compression socks work by applying pressure to certain areas of your foot and heel...