Preferences
Support socks are available physician. They come in different blends of material, for example cotton, nylon blend or nylon. Dependant upon the manufacturer and preferences of your consumer, compression socks could be worn with assorted levels of graduated compression built to profit the circulation in the legs. There are several color possibilities. The most prevalent are black, white as well as shades of beige.
Size
The appropriate size and compression will product the very best and comfy fit. Lower compression stockings are determined by height, weight and/or shoe size. Compression socks with higher amounts of compression are sized by measuring the leg in three places, within the ankle, calf and length from floor to bend of knee. For first-timers, you will need to seek medical health advice before choosing support socks above a compression level of 15-20mmHg.
Types
The stocking should cover the vicinity in the leg in which the trucker is experiencing discomfort. Support stockings are most frequently easily obtainable in three different lengths. Knee-highs occur just below the knee. Special attention is paid so they stay up, but don't increase the risk for upper calf area sore. Thigh highs are usually more loved by women. They normally have a silicone stay-up band and gives compression on the upper thigh into the ankle. Support pantyhose are traditionally worn by women, but recently grown in popularity among men. They give improved circulation with the upper leg and thigh, a thing that knee-highs can't do.
Ailments
Health conditions that plague drivers as a result of poor blood circulation within the legs include peripheral vascular disease (PVD), and deep vein thrombosis (DVT). These conditions are the result of poor blood circulation with the feet and legs on the heart. Symptoms often start out with swollen feet, ankles and calves. The legs are sometimes fatigued as well as the driver may experience occasional cramping under the knee. If not treated, symptoms will graduate to tingling and leg pain inside feet and legs. Wearing support stockings will assist to alleviate symptoms. As with several medical problems, a health care provider?s advice should be considered before performing any self-treatment for discomfort or pain.