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Essential Accessories for Compression Stockings
If you thought you didn’t need accessories for your compression socks, think again. Accessories for compression stockings are not cute floral pins or attachments to make the stockings look fancy; accessories are items that help you get the most out of your compression stockings. The following are some of the essential accessories you should consider [...]
Read more »Tips for Wearing Compression Stockings in Summer
The mention of summer fashion leads many people to think of loose, lightweight clothes that do not restrict in any way. Some may think that warm weather is a good excuse to put aside their Sigvaris compression stockings for the season. However, warm temperatures can actually put more strain on the veins in your legs [...]
Read more »5 Professions that Should Wear Compression Stockings
In today’s working world, many professionals are required to spend long hours either standing or sitting in one position, which can take its toll on the body. This toll usually comes in the form of tired, achy or swollen legs, although it can also develop into more serious health issues such as weakened or damaged [...]
Read more »The Difference between TED Hose and Support Stockings
Depending on your needs, especially after a surgical procedure, your doctor may recommend that you get TED hose or compression support stockings. Which option is suggested to you will depend greatly on the type of recovery you need to prepare for. What TED Hose Do TED hose are made especially, and only, for non-ambulatory, non-mobile [...]
Read more »Compression Stockings and Surgery
Should you have a surgical procedure scheduled in the future, your doctor or surgeon may instruct you to buy compression stockings as part of your post-surgery recovery plan. If you’ve never seen or used compression stockings before, you may be curious as to why these garments can be an important part of your recovery process. [...]
Read more »Compression Stocking Complaints, Myths and Solutions
People who haven’t used or seen compression stockings and compression pantyhose in a while are often surprised by what’s available today. Compression socks for women and men have come a long way in the last several years. More and more often, the typical complaints about compression stockings can be easily resolved. MYTH: Compression Stockings are [...]
Read more »Making Your Compression Stockings Last
When you buy compression stockings, there are a few details you should know about how to take care of your investment and make sure it lasts. Each set of compression pantyhose or compression socks should come with instructions for proper care and cleaning, but we have a few general tips you can use. Washing Your [...]
Read more »How Often Should You Wear Compression Stockings?
One of the most important parts of using compression stockings is to make sure you are wearing them often enough. So how often is often enough? Well, it depends on a few things and we’d like to talk about those here. First and foremost, if your doctor has recommended that you start using compression garments, [...]
Read more »What Level of Compression is Right for You?
Compression stockings and compression pantyhose are available in a range of compression levels, which indicates the amount of pressure delivered through the garment. Your doctor may recommend a certain level for a certain ailment, with the higher numbers often used with more severe conditions. In most cases, the compression levels are assigned in a range [...]
Read more »Men and Support Socks
Though men are just as susceptible to the ailments managed through the use of products like Juzo compression stockings, many men don’t like getting the recommendation because they think they’ll end up wearing something like the pantyhose or tights women commonly wear. However, this is incorrect – many current styles of men’s compression socks are [...]
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