Sitting in one position for a long time can affect your legs and ankles,
and it starts swelling, and it will increase your blood clots, which is why
travellers prefer compression socks for there long journey and it is must in
there packing list.
Compression socks are used for the treatments, and it is called
compression therapy which reduces the pain and gives slight pressure to your
ankle and the leg and makes the blood flow easy. They are also called
compression stockings.
Read the following article to know more about compression socks for travel, benefits, how it works, types, and their disadvantages.
Benefits of
compression socks
The benefits of the compression socks are vast, some of them are listed
below:
1.
Recovering your
muscles after a long period of travelling.
2.
Helps in the
prevention of blood clots and swelling in the legs and ankles.
3.
Helps in blood
circulation from feet to head.
4.
Helps to reduce
varicose vein disorder.
5.
Helps to overcome
the effect of travelling.
6.
Helps the veins and
muscles for the blood circulation.
How compression
socks work
Compression socks are made up of strong elastic material that fits until
they’re till their feet tightly and less tight at the knee. They minimize the
vein disease and venous pressure and limits the pressure in the veins with the
use of compression socks or stockings.
Stockings help only when it is on, and it is preferable to wear daily
instead of wearing their normal socks. It is good to remove while sleeping,
some people will like it, but some won’t. It is measured in “millimetres of
mercury” (mmHg). Compression wear improves the blood flow to the muscles, and
healing time is also improved by using compression socks. Nowadays, it is
designed and coloured according to the lifestyle of the travels, and it keeps
your health and fit.
Types of
compression socks
They are designed in different grades, and different types and they are
as follows:
Compression grades
Medical grades- 20mmHg to 30mmHg and 30mmHg to 40 mmHg
It is recommended by the doctors for their treatment purpose, and it
should use under the supervision of your doctors.
Non-medical grades- 8mmHg to 20mmHg
It is used for their comfort, and they are usually used by the traveller
during their travel.
Compression socks
types
1.
Graduated
compression socks
2.
Anti-embolism
compression socks
Disadvantages of
compression socks
If the doctor has recommended using the compression sock. Some of them
are:
1.
It may not fit you
properly.
2.
You may not pull or
remove your socks properly.
3.
If you have an
infection/allergic to wearing elastic materials.
4.
Check your legs
daily to control it by redness which may get in the sensitive skin area.
Conclusion
Compression socks are worn properly and recommended ones. It helps to
put extra pressure on your ankle and legs to improve the flow of blood from
feet to heart. It is a must while travelling so that it helps you to be fit and
strong.
