Compression Garments
Whether you’re dealing with swelling, leg fatigue, or general discomfort, compression stockings can provide the relief you didn’t even know you needed. They are a simple, effective way to prevent and manage various venous and lymphatic issues, improve recovery time, and keep your legs feeling better and healthier.
Who Uses Compression Stockings?
- People with or at risk for circulation problems, like DVT, varicose veins, or diabetes
- People who have just had surgery
- Those who can’t leave their bed or have a hard time moving their legs• People who stand all day at work
- Athletes
- Pregnant women
- People who spend long stretches of time on airplanes, like pilots
Some athletes wear compression garments on their legs and arms. The theory is that, during activity, better blood flow helps get oxygen to their muscles, and the support will help prevent tissue damage. Afterward, the beefed-up blood and lymph circulation helps muscles recover quickly. They won’t be as sore, and they won’t cramp as much.
How Do Compression Stockings Work?
Medical compression stockings are specially designed to help improve blood circulation in your legs. They apply gentle, graduated pressure to support your veins and help blood flow back to your heart more efficiently. This can reduce swelling and discomfort and lower the risk of varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Why Wear Compression Stockings?
A lack of physical exercise during a workday at a desk, on a long travel journey, during medical recovery or due to disability exerts constant high pressure on the venous system. If the venous valves can no longer close and circulation slows, the legs can become heavy and tired, and, in the worst case, thrombosis may develop. If a thrombus detaches from the vessel wall, it can reach the lungs, block important arteries – and potentially trigger a life-threatening pulmonary embolism.
Are There Benefits to Wearing Compression Garments?
Medical compression stockings provide a range of benefits for both comfort and health. They improve circulation and relieve swelling, heaviness, and discomfort while supporting varicose and spider veins. They reduce the risk of DVT for travellers, post-surgical patients, and those with limited mobility. Additionally, they aid recovery for athletes and post-surgical patients by improving circulation and reducing inflammation. They are an effective, non-invasive way to support vascular health and keep your legs comfortable.
Why Buy In-Person When I Can Get Online?
Not all compression stockings are the same. High-quality medical compression stockings offer precise, graduated compression for optimal circulation, durable, breathable materials for comfort, and consistent effectiveness over time. A proper fit ensures comfort and ease for daily wear. On the other hand, low-quality stockings may lead to inconsistent pressure and worsen symptoms.
At Advantage Home Health Solutions, we have certified fitters to help you choose the best compression solution to help you live better and healthier.