Compression stockings are specialized elastic stockings that exert pressure against the legs and improve blood flow up the legs towards the heart. Compression therapy, is a first line treatment of venous insufficiency. Compression stockings work by compressing the superficial veins that are located under the skin and fat layer and thus assist the muscle pump system of the legs, a major mechanism promoting the return of venous blood to the heart during normal activity (e.g., walking, running).
Anyone with symptomatic vein disease, even in mild form, may benefit from wearing these stockings, whether during running errands or while standing and sitting for long periods. These stockings help support the legs, boost circulation and leave the patient feeling better with more energy at the end of the day. Wearing compression stockings is especially helpful when the venous valves that prevent the blood from flowing backwards do not function or are impaired as in chronic venous insufficiency.
The main benefits of wearing compression stockings include healing ulcers stemming from vein disease, and helping relieve the symptoms caused by the condition, such as aching, heaviness, tiredness, numbness and swelling in the legs. Compression therapy also accelerates the circulation of blood in the legs and reduced stagnation. In this regard it is very beneficial not only in the treatment of existing blood clots in the deep and superficial system of veins, but also reducing the risk of developing blood clots in conditions that result in prolonged immobility or trauma, like major surgical procedures, long plane or car rides. Compression therapy also significantly increases the success rate of the medical procedures for varicose veins/spider and helps the healing process.
At Castlemore Advanced Therapeutics we have multiple therapists trained in fitting and dispensing of Compression Stockings and hosiery. We carry a variety of gold standard brands such as Sigvaris and Venosan.
To book your assessment for compression stockings call us at (905) 794-9922