How to prevent swelling and tired legs?
A sedentary lifestyle and constant work at the computer harm not only the spine and eyes. Over time, people begin to notice leg fatigue, cramps, the appearance of swelling. This is connected with vein dysfunction.
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Why do veins suffer when sitting for long periods of time?
Our circulatory system is designed in such a way that venous blood from the lower extremities has to get to the heart. But to do this, it has to overcome gravity. To keep the fluid moving in the right direction (upwards) and not back down, it is helped by the muscles in the legs. Each muscle contraction “pushes” the blood and ensures its normal circulation, and special vein valves prevent reflux (backflow).
But if a person is lying or sitting for a long time, the muscle pump practically does not work and blood circulation in the legs deteriorates. Blood pressure in the veins increases, some of the fluid seeps into the surrounding tissues. That is why at first there is leg fatigue, and then swelling.
If you do not take care of your health in time, the changes in the vessels will progress and chronic venous insufficiency will develop.
But if a person is lying or sitting for a long time, the muscle pump practically does not work and blood circulation in the legs deteriorates. Blood pressure in the veins increases, some of the fluid seeps into the surrounding tissues. That is why at first there is leg fatigue, and then swelling.
If you do not take care of your health in time, the changes in the vessels will progress and chronic venous insufficiency will develop.
How do you prevent swelling?
It is always easier to prevent unpleasant symptoms and disease development than to treat them. The best prevention option is a change in lifestyle, regular physical activity and the fight against excess weight.
But often sedentary work takes up most of the day, and in this case compression knitwear comes to a person's aid. By exerting graduated pressure on the leg tissues, stockings replace the work of muscles and restore normal blood circulation.
But often sedentary work takes up most of the day, and in this case compression knitwear comes to a person's aid. By exerting graduated pressure on the leg tissues, stockings replace the work of muscles and restore normal blood circulation.
What stockings are good for prevention?
Medical stockings of compression class A are considered preventive. They exert a pressure of 10-17 mmHg, but this is sufficient if the patient has not yet developed diseases of the venous system (varicose veins, failure of the valve apparatus). Moreover, compression stockings not only eliminate unpleasant symptoms, but also prevent the development of these diseases at high risk (eg, hereditary predisposition, obesity, leg injuries).
What are the effects of preventive compression stockings?
What effects do preventive compression stockings have? Medical stockings create graduated compression with maximum pressure in the ankle area and minimum pressure in the thigh area. Due to this they:
- educe the feeling of fatigue, pain, heaviness and pressure in the legs;
- prevent swelling;
- restore normal blood circulation;
- prevent the development of chronic vein diseases.
Which prophylactic stockings to choose?
Class A medical compression stockings are available in four sizes - from M to XXL - and are suitable for people of all weights. The main thing is not to choose the product when the legs are swollen, otherwise the compression will then be insufficient.
If a person has no deformity of the toes or excessive sweating, medical compression stockings with a cape and lace are suitable for him. On the underside of the lace is covered with silicone, so that the stockings are firmly held on the legs, but at the same time do not squeeze the tissues of the thighs. Their composition includes:
Women can wear these stockings instead of regular pantyhose.
If a person has no deformity of the toes or excessive sweating, medical compression stockings with a cape and lace are suitable for him. On the underside of the lace is covered with silicone, so that the stockings are firmly held on the legs, but at the same time do not squeeze the tissues of the thighs. Their composition includes:
- nylon 76%;
- lycra 24%.
Women can wear these stockings instead of regular pantyhose.
Compression stockings with a cape and lace Lauma Medical - a high-quality medical knitwear that will help to get rid of constant fatigue in the legs, prevent swelling and the development of chronic venous insufficiency
Compression stockings with a cape and lace Lauma Medical - a high-quality medical knitwear that will help to get rid of constant fatigue in the legs, prevent swelling and the development of chronic venous insufficiency