March 2014

At Compression Advisory, we often get calls from people with cotton allergies or who are concerned about sweaty feet and blisters during training. We have done extensive research on the ideal uses for each fabric and how to incorporate them into compression socks. As your feet support the entire weight of your body and contain a quarter of a million sweat glands, it is important that their temperature is kept regulated and that they are kept dry. When creating socks there are two basic approaches to managing moisture. One is to insulate the feet from temperature extremes and thereby reduce…

1. Prevent varicose veins During pregnancy, the weight of the growing uterus puts pressure on the inferior vena cava, the body’s big central abdominal vein which in turn puts pressure on the veins in the legs. Combining this extra pressure with hormonal changes (designed to relax muscles in preparation for delivery) encourages blood pooling and leaves you with dilated, sore, swollen, uncomfortable veins. Graduated compression encourages venous blood to return to the heart, relieving you of these symptoms. If blood pools in your veins, it can cause them to twist and bulge and become unsightly varicose veins. 2. Relieve tired…