5 Myths About Compression Wear – January 23, 2023

5 Myths About Compression Wear

When people hear the following terms – compression socks, compression sleeves, knee braces, or wrist braces, they usually think of someone older with a condition like varicose veins or an injury requiring extra support. This misconception is very common. However, it is exactly that – a misconception. The truth is that compression wear and support braces can and should be used by everyone, at any age, and on a daily basis. 

Let’s unpack 5 myths about compression wear and understand just how it can improve your daily quality of life and health. 

• Compression socks are for the elderly
  • Compression socks can benefit everyone, at any age. Compression wear improves circulation and blood flow to the areas where compression is applied. This means that compression wear helps anyone who is sitting for a prolonged period of time due to either lifestyle or activity choices. 
  • Examples of prolonged periods of sitting include university students who have to sit through a lecture; individuals in the workplace who are sitting during a meeting; those who commute to work or school on a bus, train, or car. In general, the average adult usually has extended sedentary periods throughout the day. 
  • Compression socks can help preempt common issues like blood clots, or varicose veins. Blood clots can also occur at any age when blood circulation is limited or reduced – during pregnancy, post-surgery, or with risk factors associated with smoking or oral birth control. 

• Compression wear is not comfortable
  • This myth stems from the quality of compression wear available, or lack thereof. Quality compression wear is made from breathable, high-quality fibers which allow for a range of motion whilst wearing them. 
  • Higher quality compression wear also comes in a variety of sizes, with varying degrees of compression. This allows users to select compression wear to suit the length and width of their arms or legs, and have the amount of compression they feel comfortable wearing. 

• Compression wear is only for socks
  • Compression wear comes in a variety of sizes and forms. Compression sleeves provide extra support for hands, wrists, arms and elbows. They come in a fingerless glove style; varying lengths like hand and wrist only; or full length for maximum support.
  •  If you think about the amount of time we spend holding our phones, typing on keyboards, or even daily tasks like washing dishes or chopping vegetables for dinner – we are constantly using our hands or applying pressure to our wrists.
  • Tendonitis accounts for 30% of doctors visits for musculoskeletal pain, clearly signifying the impact of our daily activities on our hands and wrists. 

• I don’t need it if I’m healthy
  • Compression wear’s most underrated benefit is the preventative aspect. 
  • Wearing compression stockings, a compression arm sleeve, or a compression knee brace after you have a blood clot or show signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or have an athletic injury like tendonitis is great because you know that your body will be supported while improving blood circulation to help reduce inflammation and swelling. However, wearing a compression sock, sleeve, or brace to support your active lifestyle can also help reduce the risk factors that lead to injury, illness, and inflammations.

• Compression wear will ruin my style
  • Compression wear has come a long way from the singular style of a thick, plain black compression garment you might see peeking out from under your grandmother’s sari or bunching under the sleeve of an uncle’s shirt. Quality compression garments come in a variety of skin tones ranging from light tan to darker shades. They also have fingerless and footless styles for a sleeker design that is ideal for everyday wear with open-toed sandals, and draped fabrics of a sari or suit. 

Lumino Cielo

At Lumino Cielo, we provide the best quality compression wear to help provide alternative and all-natural treatments. All our compression products come in a variety of sizes and are made from natural fibers to provide  maximum benefits for all our users. Our quality compression socks can help you reduce the risk of blood clots that could result in deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolisms

Join our thousands of satisfied clients who benefit daily from our scientifically engineered and perfectly fitted pain management products ranging from compression stockings, knee braces, ankle, and wrist braces. 

Our products are available for purchase at www.luminocielo.com , Amazon, Flipkart, and other major retailers across the country. Visit us today to learn more about our selection of high quality compression wear and where to purchase.