Serious athletes, including runners, are always interested in ways to hone their skills and improve performance. Something relatively new to the runners’ scene is the use of compression socks. Compression hosiery has long had benefits in the treatment and prevention of vein disease and other circulatory system conditions. Now, there may be some evidence to … Continue reading Should Runners Wear Compression Socks?
During pregnancy, while your body is going through so many changes, the last thing you want to deal with is the sudden onset of varicose veins. And accompanying that may be aching, heavy, tired legs. Even if you’ve never experienced this before, it’s fairly common in pregnancy: varicose veins occur in about 30% of first … Continue reading The Benefits of Compression Hose During Pregnancy
As anyone with diabetes knows, managing the illness involves a lot more than diet. Among the many related issues caused by high blood sugar is the real possibility of damage to nerve fibers, especially in the extremities. This nerve damage is called diabetic neuropathy. According to WebMD, if you have diabetes, you have a 60% … Continue reading Diabetes and Foot Health
One thing you’ll quickly realize when you first start to wear compression hose is that there is a world of accessories that make donning, wearing and caring for your hose much easier. Unlike regular socks and stockings, compression hosiery can’t just be slipped on and off. The nature of the fabric, which is strong compressive … Continue reading Must-Have Accessories for Compression Hose, Braces & Supports
As the years go by we all begin to experience occasional knee pain and discomfort. What sorts of things can happen to your knees and when might knee pain be a cause for concern? Injuries to your knees and the resulting pain can be worrying, especially if you haven’t any trouble in that area before. … Continue reading Looking After Your Knees
