Compression therapy could improve blood flow in your legs.
Up to 35 percent of Americans will deal with varicose veins during their lifetime. Anyone who has varicose veins will tell you that they aren’t just unsightly, they can be achy and painful. From pregnancy to older age, there are many factors that can increase the risk of developing varicose veins. Your Morristown, Sparta, Pompton Plains, and Teaneck, NJ, vein and vascular doctors offer compression therapy to provide you with relief and preventive care.
What is compression therapy?
Compression therapy simply means wearing compressions socks or stockings on your legs to improve blood flow. This is a simple, painless option that many people can benefit from. There are many kinds of compression stockings and socks on the market that provide varying degrees of pressure to the legs to improve circulation. The type of compression that will work best for you can be determined by your Morristown, Sparta, Pompton Plains, and Teaneck, NJ, vein & vascular doctors.
What are the benefits of compression therapy?
Compression therapy can be a simple yet effective solution for so many individuals. Here are some of the benefits of compression therapy:
Prevents or Treats Varicose Veins- Varicose veins can happen to anyone, but age, gender, being overweight, and pregnancy can put too much pressure on the legs and lead to varicose veins. To prevent these aching, burning, and rather unattractive veins, our team may recommend wearing compression stockings, which can reduce the swelling that leads to the development of these veins. Of course, those who are already dealing with varicose veins will also benefit from compression therapy, as it will provide relief from varicose vein pain and discomfort.
Reduces Swelling- Everything from a long flight to being on your feet all day causes excess fluid to build up in the legs. If you are prone to swelling in the legs you could benefit from compression therapy. This is a particularly common issue for pregnant women, but compression stockings can provide a safe, effective way to improve swelling and reduce discomfort.
Helps with Dizziness- Do you find yourself getting dizzy or faint whenever you stand up? If so, this is known as orthostatic hypotension. If this is something that your doctor has diagnosed you with then you may find that wearing compression stockings can prevent blood from pooling in the legs and feet, which in turn can reduce dizziness from standing.
Reduces Risk of Blood Clots- If you are hospitalized, bedridden, or on a long international flight, staying off your feet for any length of time can increase the risk of a blood clot. Wearing compression stockings can keep blood flowing in the legs so that a clot doesn’t form.
If you have questions about compression therapy and whether it’s right for you, turn to our expert vein and vascular doctors in Morristown, Sparta, Pompton Plains, and Teaneck, NJ. Call Advanced Vascular Associates at (973) 540-9700 to schedule an evaluation.