![]() Put them on again first thing in the morning. You should wear your compression stockings during the day and take them off before going to bed. You may need to wear them on both legs, or just on 1. Your legs will be measured to see what size stockings you need, and your GP or nurse will check they fit properly. ![]() Increasing blood flow by warming the feet, either through wearing socks to bed or other means, can help you fall asleep quicker. How socks can affect your sleep Temperature has a big effect on sleep both the temperature of the environment you’re in and that of your body. They’re also available with different strengths of compression. Wearing socks can help a process called distal vasodilation, which refers to an increase of blood to your hands and feet that reduces your core body temperature quicker. Though there isn’t a ton of research available, as it turns out, studies show that socks can be beneficial for sleep but they’re by no means a must. However, there have been few studies on wearing compression socks for multiple days or weeks in a row. When should you wear compression stockings?Ĭompression stockings come in a variety of sizes, lengths and colours. Generally, compression sock manufacturers and medical professionals agree that it is safe to wear compression socks for 24 hours or longer. ![]() ![]() They may be prescribed by your GP if you have a condition that causes poor blood flow in your legs, such as varicose veins (swollen and enlarged veins) or lymphoedema (when your body’s tissues swell up). What are compression stockings for?Ĭompression stockings are specially designed to apply pressure to your lower legs, helping to maintain blood flow and reduce discomfort and swelling. Some journeys can last as long as 12-15 hours. Ropata Health offer a compression stocking fitting service. None of the passengers who wore the stockings had deep vein thrombosis, whereas 12 of 116 who did not wear stockings had asymptomatic deep calf vein thrombosis. Wearing our Trtl Flight Socks can assist blood circulation on long flights or car rides. ![]()
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