| Long travels can be both boring and physically | | | | knee. |
| draining for passengers. You may be surprised to | | | | The Right Way to Wear |
| notice some strange lines or marks on your legs | | | | Make sure that the compression is gradual so that |
| after the trip, due to being stationary for several | | | | proper stimulation of circulation is done. If the |
| hours. This can be a problem that lasts for years | | | | socks feel too tight, take them off and request |
| or permanently. You will find that investing in | | | | for a different pair. The travel socks should be |
| travel compression socks can greatly alleviate the | | | | readily wearable any time of the day, depending |
| trouble. | | | | on your needs. DVT or deep vein thrombosis is a |
| What are Travel Compression Socks? | | | | serious condition that should be avoided, especially |
| Travel compression socks are elastic stockings | | | | if you already have familial risk. |
| that are specifically designed under the guidance | | | | Some of the other measures you can do |
| of medical experts to stimulate and promote | | | | together with wearing the socks include stretching |
| circulation in the extremities. Gradual compression | | | | and moving your legs for 30 to 60 minutes during |
| of the lower extremities, which include the foot, | | | | the trip. Drink at least a liter of water for every |
| calf and ankles can lead to proper blood circulation | | | | hour of the journey. When on long plane rides, |
| which then minimizes fatigue and swelling. | | | | elevate your legs by resting them on the under |
| The original models were created by a top | | | | seat or slowly at the back of the seat in front of |
| medical hosiery company that has been running | | | | you. Change your seat position throughout the |
| for over 80 years. Women's socks are particularly | | | | flight or walk along the aisle for added exercise |
| rated with a 10 to 15 mmHg compression to | | | | and circulation. |
| prevent DVT or deep vein thrombosis. Men can | | | | Additional Sock Info |
| also wear travel compression socks to prevent | | | | When choosing the right travel compression |
| problems like varicose veins and muscle spasms. | | | | socks, consider the thickness. Try wearing the |
| Features of the Socks | | | | compression socks a week before traveling to let |
| The socks' sizes will depend on the shoe size of | | | | them stretch out and improve the circulation in |
| the individual. Compression socks should be made | | | | your feet once you wear shoes. Also try on |
| with daily comfort fit, thereby reducing the risk | | | | different shoes to know which ones fit perfectly. |
| for DVT and fatigue. There should be a variety of | | | | As for pressure rating, rating should be over 14 |
| styles that will improve the appeal or make the | | | | mm Hg. Talk to your physician first before |
| socks attractive to wear. The designs will differ | | | | wearing socks rated over 20 mm Hg. The socks |
| among men and women. These should also stay | | | | should not be worn without consulting a doctor if |
| up, having a non-binding top that does not fall | | | | the person has conditions like leg ulceration, |
| down. The material should have an extra smooth | | | | dermatitis, gangrenous disease, skin graft surgery |
| toe seam, feels comfortable whether you're | | | | and vascular disease. Always check for any |
| standing or sitting all day and machine-washable. | | | | unusual reactions in your lower extremities and |
| Generally, travel compression socks are made of | | | | report these to your doctor for full assessment. |
| both nylon and spandex and extend up to the | | | | |