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Why You Could Benefit From Wearing Support Pantyhose Or Compression Stockings Even If Your Legs Are Healthy

May 27, 2011 Gregory 18 Comments




 
 
Count your blessings if your legs are still healthy and as with so many things it is something we should not take for granted. 

Consider this – one out of two people in the United States (that’s nearly 50%) are dealing with some type of vein related issue.  We think this is a pretty good indicator of how important it is to take care of your legs, or your leg veins to be precise.

Whether or not you have become a statistic of venous problems there are preventative things you can do that require little effort on your part, but can go a long way towards retaining healthy leg veins.  One of these things is to wear support pantyhose or compression stockings on a regular basis.  You may be thinking “My legs are healthy, why should I wear support hosiery?”

Think again.  Keep in mind that your leg veins have a very difficult job.  Day after day they are literally fighting an up-hill battle, against gravity, transporting the oxygen depleted blood back to the heart and lungs to become enriched with oxygen again and again.

From a superficial point of view, it may seem unnecessary wear support hose if you are not having any obvious problems or symptoms in your legs.  However, if you begin to delve deeper into the issue you may want to consider the following facts and scenarios that are all so common for many of us:

  • If you are working in an occupation where you have to stand or sit immobile for hours without being able to exercise your feet or calf muscles, your blood circulation could be compromised.  You may also experience occasionally or even regularly some achiness and heaviness and/or cramping in your legs from standing or sitting at your job.  Some people also notice swelling from the accumulation of fluid in their legs (also known as edema).
  • If you are expecting a baby your leg veins are working harder than ever.  They must handle the vastly increased blood volume for the two of you and work to push the blood past the pelvic area with the weight of the growing baby putting more pressure on your veins.  In addition, hormone changes can make your veins become more elastic and combined with the increased pressure this can lead to pooling of blood in the veins and ultimately contribute to the formation of varicose veins.
  • If you are a frequent traveler and you spend many hours sitting on a plane, train, bus or in your car without any movement or exercise you have an increased risk for DVT. This means while you are sitting or standing motionless for extended periods the blood circulation in your leg veins can be far less than optimal.  Such prolonged immobility could lead to the formation of a blood clot (deep vein thrombosis).  This condition is also known as “economy class syndrome” and would most likely occur in the deeper veins of the legs.
  • Pay attention to your genes.  If you have any close family members and relatives who have vein problems chances are you will get them sooner or later as well.  Spider veins and varicose veins have a very high likelihood of being an inherited issue.  Armed with this knowledge you may be able to prevent or at least postpone their development simply by giving your legs some extra support.

What has just been described are some of the most common scenarios and situations that affect millions of people in their everyday life.  If your legs are healthy and unaffected by venous issues consider yourself lucky.  To make sure they stay that way you may want to consider wearing support hosiery with a low level of graduated compression to give your blood circulation a boost and help protect your leg veins and the valves inside your veins against weakening.

If you wear pantyhose frequently, consider switching to a fashionable support pantyhose or leggings with graduated support.  Your legs will thank you for it.  Low level graduated compression stockings or pantyhose are another option for preventative care and to ensure the long term wellness of your legs.  After all you’ve only got one pair to last you a lifetime.

You can find more information about the different types and styles of compression and support hose by browsing through our other posts or you can search our website by typing search terms into the search box on the upper right hand side.

As always, be sure to discuss any changes that could affect your health such as wearing compression stockings with your physician first to ensure that there is nothing in your medical history that would prohibit you from doing so.

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Comments

  1. Roni says

    May 9, 2018 at 6:06 am

    I wear support hose generally Leggs brand. They make my legs feel better after 2 back surgeries. My legs get a numb tingle and hurt after sitting in one place awhile or walking around after a few short minutes. The hose makes my legs feel better.
    On the upside, they look great.

    Reply
  2. Michelle, MD. says

    November 8, 2016 at 1:22 am

    It is a medical fact that compression hosiery helps blood circulation.
    And in response to men wearing them for this reason or just because they just feel good, do what makes you feel good. Women sure wear whatever they like and whenever they like. No matter if its mens pants, underwear, sox etc., etc., etc. And what makes that alright? Its because they could care less what people say or think! Ask them why they are wearing mens boxer shorts and they will just answer honestly. Because they are cute. Or just because they feel good. And they will just laugh and walk away!
    So men you should just do the same. Besides, what are they going to do About it?
    Life is way too short. Enjoy!
    Enjoy!

    Reply
  3. joe says

    July 14, 2016 at 2:01 am

    Fit and athletic male but because I sit long hours coupled with RLS- I wear the Nice Touch Medium Toning and Firm Support everyday to work. They feel great and relieve the he’ll out of the RLS-

    Reply
  4. Matt says

    November 1, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I wear full support pantyhose everyday to help with vericose veins, swelling of my feet and lower legs from prolonged sitting. I am a truck driver and we sit for long periods of time driving. I have also have restless legs, (rls), the support pantyhose helps in relieving rls.

    There are a lot of benefits to wearing them. Being a male I’m not ashamed of it and wear shorts through the hotter times of the year. My main brands are hanes alive and leggs sheer energy active support. There are compression styles out there but I would want to see a doctor first before going compression pantyhose.

    Reply
  5. Bernardete says

    May 31, 2012 at 11:44 am

    Ok, that was an interesting read. Keep the comments coming guys.

    Reply
  6. Anonymous says

    April 12, 2012 at 1:25 pm

    Good luck on getting men and women behind this one. Although you make some fascinating points, you’re going to need to do far more. Anyway, that’s just one opinion.

    Reply
  7. Dione says

    March 13, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    This is really informative for me. I liked it very much. Keep sharing such important posts.

    Reply
  8. ból kręgosłupa says

    February 6, 2012 at 11:23 am

    Very interesting to read your articles.

    Reply
  9. Camion U. says

    January 23, 2012 at 4:23 pm

    I really love to read this blog. Thanks and Regards

    Reply
  10. Joann D. says

    January 22, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    Your blog is valuable for me. Thanks!

    Reply
  11. Darmowe says

    November 28, 2011 at 2:12 pm

    Thank you for this helpful information.

    Reply
  12. Su T. says

    October 5, 2011 at 1:29 am

    I really love your blog.

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    September 28, 2011 at 9:47 am

    Undeniably believe that which you said. Will be back to get more info. Thanks

    Reply
  14. Anonymous says

    September 21, 2011 at 11:40 am

    I appreciate you discussing this. Thank you.

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  15. Kristel P. says

    July 23, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    I do agree with the ideas you have presented. Thanks for the post.

    Reply
  16. Debby M. says

    July 4, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    Very interesting. Thx for sharing.

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  17. Anonymous says

    June 19, 2011 at 1:03 am

    Your article made me understand some things.

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  18. Anonymous says

    June 17, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Maybe you’re right.

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