So, Tell Me More About The Difference Between Graduated Compression and Regular Compression 🧐-
Yesterday we learned what graduated compression is. Today we will continue to uncover how it differs from other levels of compression.
Many doctors recommend compression socks as a way to help patients increase blood flow, boost circulation, and reduce discomfort. With so many types of compression socks available, selecting the ideal pair may seem intimidating.
To explain the distinction, we first have to look at the way that we measure compression. Remember, socks come with a pressure label, or a pressure range, in mmHg. This stands for millimeters of mercury, and it's the same unit of measurement doctors record when taking your blood pressure.
Reminder: Uniform, or regular, compression socks maintain the same mmHg throughout the length of the sock.
Graduated compression garments offer gradient pressure. By providing a range of pressure, with more pressure closer to the feet and less pressure closer to the knees, graduated compression socks assist the veins as they pump deoxygenated blood and waste fluids to the heart.
Graduated compression socks also prevent blood and fluids from pooling in the lower legs and ankles, which can reduce your risk of developing venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and edema.
Our socks are made with graduated compression to support you feel your best.