Posts Tagged ‘compression stockings’
Lymphedema: How Compression Stockings Help
Lymphedema (also known as lymphatic obstruction) is something you may have never heard of, unless you or a loved one suffers from it. While there is currently no cure, compression socks or stockings can be an important part of a patient’s game plan for managing painful swelling. Lymphedema is a condition of the lymphatic system [...]
Read more »November is American Diabetes Month
Nearly 26 million U.S. residents have diabetes, and a new case is diagnosed every 17 seconds. At that rate, as many as one in three adults will have diabetes by the year 2050, unless drastic action is taken. In an effort to raise public awareness about this often debilitating and potentially deadly disease, November has [...]
Read more »Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Compression Stocking Wearers
The holidays will soon be upon us, and the time has come to start making holiday shopping lists for the important people in your life. If you’re one who observes the time-honored tradition of filling a Christmas stocking, shopping for small but useful gifts can be a challenge. If anyone on your gift list wears [...]
Read more »Chronic Conditions that Can Benefit from Compression Socks
Just as Vitamin C may be prescribed for any number of different medical situations, wearing compression stockings can help battle several different chronic health conditions. In general, compression support stockings work by applying graduated pressure along the legs. (In other words, compression stockings are tighter at the ankle and decrease in pressure as you move [...]
Read more »Compression Socks: Important Terms to Know
If you are new to compression socks or stockings, you’ll most likely run across some unfamiliar terminology while shopping for them. In order to assist you in your quest for the right compression stockings or socks, the following is a look at some of the terms you may need to know. Compression stockings, socks, or [...]
Read more »Compression Stockings: Why a Good Fit Matters
Ensuring a good fit for your compression stockings is one of the most important steps in the proper use of compression garments. Compression pantyhose, such as Mediven compression stockings, are designed to fit very snugly, as this is what helps provide the needed compression levels. Here’s a look at some of the reasons why a [...]
Read more »Compression Stocking Dos and Don’ts
Doctors recommend wearing compression stockings for a variety of medical problems. In general, compression socks compress your legs, increasing blood circulation back to the heart. If your doctor has recommended that you begin wearing compression socks, it’s important that you understand how to put them on and care for them properly. Here are some important [...]
Read more »How to Prevent Snagging Your Compression Stockings
After buying a pair of compression stockings, the last thing you want to do is snag them. Compression support stockings are more expensive than traditional tights or pantyhose because the process to make compression stockings involves a more complicated knitting process and more Spandex or Lycra. Moreover, compression pantyhose undergo rigorous quality control measures and [...]
Read more »5 Ways to Improve Your Leg Health
Leg health is something everyone should be aware of but few people think about. Because you depend on these limbs to carry you through the day, it’s important to give them proper attention. Poor circulation, long hours spend standing or sitting, and other factors can cause blood to pool in your lower legs. This can [...]
Read more »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 [...]
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