As we age, our bodies are enduring a whole slew of small ailments that eventually take a toll their toll. To relieve stress on joints caused by years of overuse, compression garments are a practical solution.
You can find compression garments in the form of sleeves, socks, pantyhose, and a variety of other forms. Their purpose is to compress your body to varying degrees, thus reducing a variety of pain inducing issues caused by poor circulation. Higher degrees of compression require a doctor’s prescription, but simple compression garments can be found in great variety at stores like BEK Medical.
Lower Body
Compression garments worn on the legs are extremely effective in helping to prevent deep vein thrombosis and reduce swelling, especially when traveling. Athletes may also wear compression sportswear to prevent chaffing, rashes, and to ease muscle stiffness. Overall, the compression wear helps to reduce recovery time.
Upper Body
Many upper body compression garments options are available for a variety of ailments. Garments can be purchased for post-surgery, whether cosmetic or necessary medical surgery. Lymphedema patients will also benefit greatly from upper body compression wear.
For Athletes
Many sports apparel companies have taken to the idea that compression wear can improve overall recovery time and performance. Extensive studies have been performed to study the effect that compression wear has on athletic performance, and none was established when it came to determining that donning compression wear can make you run faster or jump higher. The difference though, is in the fact that compression wear helps to facilitate recovery time. Faster recovery helps to allow the athlete to continue training over longer periods of time and without fatigue.
For your compression wear needs, you can find a wide variety of compression products online at BEK Medical! You can also visit one of our stores in El Paso, or Dallas, Texas.
Feel free to contact one of our knowledgeable associates today to help answer any of your questions about compression wear!
