who uses compression socks?

godblessourhome
godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
what is the point of these?

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  • emmaleigh47
    emmaleigh47 Posts: 1,670 Member
    I hate the compression socks, but I just started using the compression calf sleeves. Apparently its supposedly supposed to speed healing and recovery and when worn during running facilitate the blood flow (which means oxygen in and toxins out). Jeff Galloway recommends the sleeves so I have been trying it. Havent taken it out on a long run yet, but will this weekend!

    I hate the socks though ... kept my feet too warm!
  • Artemis_Acorn
    Artemis_Acorn Posts: 836 Member
    what is the point of these?

    Layman explaination...

    Ten years ago, I became severely ill with Cellulitis, an infection of the sub-cutaneous layers of the skin. After two-weeks of bed-rest and IV antibiotics, I discovered that my legs were suddenly retaining fluid like crazy. The doctors told me that the cellulitis had permanently damaged the veins in my legs and that I would have to wear prescription compression stockings for the rest of my life to avoid developing blood-clots in my legs. (Deep-vein thrombosis). Basically, if your veins don't have the ability to pump the blood back up (against the pull of gravity), it is a dangerous condition. This is the danger of PAD (Peripheral artery disease) as well.

    This issue can also impact pregnant women, people with congestive heart failure, kidney disease etc. In all cases, the compression socks maintain a pressure on the veins that helps the blood keep moving instead of pooling in the veins and surrounding tissues.

    After much research, I learned that in Europe, due to poor compliance with people actually wearing them, they looked for alternatives and discovered that the herb "Horse Chestnut" actually healed damaged veins, and offered that as an alternative to the compression hose to patients there.

    After two months of taking Horse Chestnut, I was able to ditch the compression hose. For the first five years or so, I had to repeat taking the herb for 1 month out of six, but have had no need of any help - either from stockings or the herb in 5 years now.
  • brandiuntz
    brandiuntz Posts: 2,717 Member
    I wear the socks while playing flag football. More to keep my feet dry and protect my skin when I end up on the ground. They don't fall like other knee-high socks when I play sports.

    Relatives and friends that have had to wear the hose had medical conditions needing the compression to assist circulation in their legs/feet.
  • cessnaholly
    cessnaholly Posts: 780 Member
    My dad was a diabetic and had trouble with fluid retention and circulation so he used them.
  • mdink620
    mdink620 Posts: 11 Member
    I wear them during and after long runs, usually anything over 6 miles. I don't wear them during the summer as much simply because I get too hot, but then when I put them back on after not wearing them I remember how much I love them, they feel great post run and reduce muscle cramps.
  • 2hungariangirls
    2hungariangirls Posts: 220
    What brand do you recommend or are they all basically the same? I'm looking into buying a compression leg sleeve instead of a sock. Zensah seems to be good from what I've read.
  • rydn4h2o
    rydn4h2o Posts: 255
    what is the point of these?

    Layman explaination...

    Ten years ago, I became severely ill with Cellulitis, an infection of the sub-cutaneous layers of the skin. After two-weeks of bed-rest and IV antibiotics, I discovered that my legs were suddenly retaining fluid like crazy. The doctors told me that the cellulitis had permanently damaged the veins in my legs and that I would have to wear prescription compression stockings for the rest of my life to avoid developing blood-clots in my legs. (Deep-vein thrombosis). Basically, if your veins don't have the ability to pump the blood back up (against the pull of gravity), it is a dangerous condition. This is the danger of PAD (Peripheral artery disease) as well.

    This issue can also impact pregnant women, people with congestive heart failure, kidney disease etc. In all cases, the compression socks maintain a pressure on the veins that helps the blood keep moving instead of pooling in the veins and surrounding tissues.

    After much research, I learned that in Europe, due to poor compliance with people actually wearing them, they looked for alternatives and discovered that the herb "Horse Chestnut" actually healed damaged veins, and offered that as an alternative to the compression hose to patients there.

    After two months of taking Horse Chestnut, I was able to ditch the compression hose. For the first five years or so, I had to repeat taking the herb for 1 month out of six, but have had no need of any help - either from stockings or the herb in 5 years now.

    Thanks for the great info! I'm currently wearing compression stocking due to a varicose vein that causes my leg to swell. Where can I find the Horse Chestnut?
  • hmb0626
    hmb0626 Posts: 31 Member
    I wear them to work, because I am on my feet pretty much for 10 of 12 hours a night (3 nights a week) and one day (clinicals). They keep my legs and feet from retaining fluid, my legs/feet don't hurt as bad or feel as tired and also keeps me from getting cramps as bad when I get home and go to bed.
  • godblessourhome
    godblessourhome Posts: 3,892 Member
    thanks for the info!
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