Archive for April, 2011
Four Signs You Should Consider Wearing Compression Socks
In some circumstances, your doctor may recommend that you start wearing compression stockings when you already have specific symptoms or ailments. In other cases, you can recognize your own circumstances and talk to your doctor about how compression socks or stockings may be very helpful as a preventative measure. 1. Pregnancy Pregnancy can be a [...]
Read more »What to Ask Your Doctor About Compression Stockings
If you have poor circulation in your legs, symptoms of blood clots, the beginnings of varicose veins, your doctor may recommend that you start wearing compression support stockings to help improve the circulation in your lower body. If you’ve never used compression socks or stockings before, we’ve compiled a few common questions to ask your [...]
Read more »Sports Compression Socks for the Athlete
Anyone can benefit from the use of compression socks, not just those with medical conditions or poor circulation. In everyday life, Mediven compression stockings can help prevent tired, achy feet and legs from standing or walking a lot, as they reduce muscle fatigue. Since compression socks are so helpful for day-to-day activities, they can work [...]
Read more »The Stylish Styles of Compression Stockings
When you think about compression stockings, you might envision some super-thick, brown, knee-high compression stockings that are totally obvious and unfashionable. We wouldn’t blame you for thinking that, since for a long time, this was a very common style of compression stockings and one of the few styles available at all. However, those days are [...]
Read more »Leg Exercises When Traveling
If you’re planning prolonged inactivity, such as a long car ride or a long plane ride, it is very important to find ways to keep moving and keep your blood flowing as normally as possible. Going long periods of time without moving around can be dangerous, as it can allow blood to pool within the [...]
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