Compression socks came onto my radar recently. I was thinking about the long flight I’ll have to South America soon. A fellow blogger mentioned the advantage of the compression socks, so I did some research. My purchase of the lightest support compression sock will be tested on me in a couple of weeks.
The advantages of wearing compression socks on flights longer than four hours are supposedly numerous. The reasons I am giving them a try is to support my lower leg muscles and bones, reduce swelling and energize my legs. Time will tell if any or all that happens. I have never worn socks like this on any of my many numerous long flights, but decided to give them a try now.
My research indicated that even people who sit long hours at their desk may wear compression socks. Also, there are compression socks with heavier support for people with medical conditions, prescribed by their doctor.
There was a slight learning curve for me to know how to put the socks on. I watched a couple of YouTube videos and read the steps for putting on and taking off the socks. Be sure to watch a video if you purchase the socks. A video is informative. In a nutshell, you put your arm into the sock all the way to the toe and pull the sock inside out. Then insert your foot into the toe area, then the heel area, and slowly roll the sock onto your leg. Be sure there is no bunching of the sock on your leg. (See now why I suggest watching a video?)
Anyway, you may give the compression sock a try for your long hours sitting doing whatever. I will try them and hopefully have an easier time pulling them off than I did in my practice try. I was to to get them off like I was peeling a banana! Right:)
Anyone else wear compression socks for their long flights? How do you like them? Share if you wish, thanks. Safe travels all!