What pressure should my compression stockings have?
A good rule of thumb to follow is: 15-20 mmHg: Great for daily wear, travel, and sports. They help improve circulation without being too tight. 20-30 mmHg: Great for sports recovery, daily wear, medical recovery, and to manage mild symptoms of varicose and spider veins.
What are the different grades of compression stockings?
The standard compression levels for compression stockings are 15-20 mmHg (over the counter), 20-30 mmHg (medical class 1), 30-40 mmHg (medical class 2) and 40-50 mmHg (medical class 3).
What are Class 3 compression stockings used for?
25-35mmHg – Class 3 FP10/GP10 – Provides strong compression and should be used for severe varicose veins and gross oedema. Activa® Class 3 hosiery can be used for chronic venous insufficiency, post-thrombotic venous insufficiency and in the treatment and prevention of venous leg ulcers.
What does the mmHg mean in compression socks?
millimeters of mercury
Basically, the greater the compression level, or compression strength, the tighter the compression stocking. These levels are measured in millimeters of mercury (mmHg). It’s the same scale used to take your blood pressure.
When should I wear compression stockings for varicose veins?
It’s extremely important to put on compression stockings in the morning, before you lower your legs and get out of the bed. Sleeping in a horizontal position makes your vein valves function more effectively than when sitting or standing.
What compression stockings are best?
Best Overall: Bluemaple Copper Compression Socks
- Pack of six socks.
- Made with copper for extra compression.
- Graduated compression to circulate blood flow upward.
Which brand of compression stockings are best?
Here are the best compression socks:
- Best overall: CEP Progressive+ Compression Run Socks 2.0.
- Best on a budget: SB Sox Lite Compression Socks.
- Best circulation support: Sockwell Elevation Graduated Compression Socks.
- Best for post-workout: Zensah Tech+ Compression Socks.
- Best for runners: Swiftkick Aspire Twelve.