Archive for the ‘compression socks’ Category
Use Both Maternity Support Belt and Compression Socks During Pregnancy
The key to a happy pregnancy is a healthy, comfortable one. If you have a toddler, you probably spend your time chasing after him; an activity that provides its own form of exercise. As the mother to a rambunctious little one, you need to make sure that you still remember to take care of yourself. [...]
Compression Socks for a Long Day of Sitting
If you sit for long periods of time at work, you need to make sure that the chair in which you are sitting is ergonomic; otherwise, it may cause your back, neck, etc. to ache from strain. You need a chair that will support and cushion key pressure points on your body; when you stand [...]
Compression Stockings for Cold Weather
It is currently freezing outside. Therefore, wearing compression stockings as the only barrier between your legs and the frigid air may not be your most effective strategy to stay warm. The beauty of compression stockings is that like other pantyhose, they are thin enough to wear under long pants and tights, as a kind of improvised [...]
Jobst Support Socks For Men
So much of the market for support socks and other products addressing the problem of varicose veins seems to focus on the female versions of these products. Indeed, most of the time women will have more time with their legs exposed than men. However this neglects the fact that having varicose veins is not just [...]
Support Stockings for Holiday Shopping
Holiday shopping is a marathon, especially if you procrastinate and wait until a few days before the festivities to buy gifts. You need to know how to pace yourself; are you a sprinter or a long-distance runner? Your classification may depend on how much time you afforded yourself to complete all your tasks. You want [...]
Varicose Vein Removal?
As time has gone on and technology has improved, medical science has developed ways to remove some or all varicose veins in someone’s legs. That said, this process is uncomfortable and quite expensive. Varicose vein removal while it has grown in popularity is not exactly practical. Instead the more practical ways to deal with this [...]
Be Kind to Your Feet
It’s been a very, very long day and it’s almost the end of a very, very long week. You get home from your long, long commute and the first thing you do after you throw your keys on the table is slip off your shoes. If you wear heels to work, there’s a good chance [...]
Compression Socks and Driving
Today is national gridlock day! Everyone is heading to their hometowns for turkey and mashed potatoes. Usually, this includes at least a few hours driving there and back. Obviously, since they find the need to call it national gridlock day, you know it’s going to be crazier than usual in traffic. That means a few [...]
Firm and Extra Firm Compression Socks
Okay, so there was a bit of a delay between the first part of this post and now, but here it is: Firm and Extra Firm compression socks are for individuals who suffer from/are at risk for more serious circulation problems. Firm Compression (20-30 mmHg) may be used to treat a number of somewhat severe [...]
How to Put on Compression Socks
In order for compression socks to work effectively, they must be worn daily. Compression socks must also be worn properly in order to work properly. To put on compression socks, you should follow these steps: Push your hand inside the sock; pinch the heel and pull the sock partially inside out, leaving the foot part of the sock turned [...]
