1. You sit all day at work
Some refer to the calf muscle as these cond heart. This is because the calf acts as a steady pump during movement and pressurizes veins in the lower leg, allowing blood to flow back to your heart. If you sit at a desk all day, these muscles are doing very little and can cause blood to pool in the lower legs.
2. You stand for long periods of time
Walking encourages more blood flow by using the calf as a muscle pump for your veins, but standing in one position will greatly reduce the effectiveness of this system. This is why trades workers, retail employees, and hospitality staff are all great candidates for using compression socks! Your legs will feelless fatigued and have more energywhen your shift is done.
3. You exercise
Realistically, wearing compression socks probably isn't going to shave minutes off your half marathon time or get you to squat that extra 20 pounds. What compressioncanhelp with is post-exercise recovery and reducing soreness. Studies have demonstrated that wearing compression socks during exercise and recovery can lessen muscle soreness in the legs.
4. You travel
Remember earlier when we explained how sitting for long hours can cause blood to pool in your legs? Travelling fardistanceson an airplane can have the same effect. Prolonged sitting while flying increases your risk of developing deep vein thrombosis - or blood clots. Using compression therapy is a great tool to prevent this. As well, it will help keep your legs feeling fresh when you finally arrive at your destination!
5. You like cool socks!
From business casual to fashionable or athletic, both medical and off-the-shelf socks come in a variety of materials and styles. Whether you need something sharp for work or enjoy the 'athleisure' aesthetic, compression socks will look as good as they feel!
