The scientific benefits of compression socks! Is it worth it?
Scientific Benefits of Compression Therapy
- Reduces volume of blood in your lower limbs by 45% if you are lying down and by 65% of you are standing up
- Increases tissue pressure so that fluids are reabsorbed back into the veins thereby preventing edema or swelling
- Prevent varicose and spider veins which can be painful. Itchy, and cause blood flow problems
- Promote faster healing of leg ulcers and is highly recommended especially for diabetics
- When used with cold therapy, compression therapy can limit tissue damage and the removal of waste and cellular debris from the body
- Used on persons who are in the same position for long hours like the bedridden, pilots, sales clerks, and other similar occupations
I've read a lot of conflicting reports on compression. Do you have any links to the scientific studies that give mire info on these points?