Various types of compression support hosiery are available in the market today. Compression Socks helps in increasing the blood circulation. It also provides extra support to the feet and ankles by strengthening them. A person feels an added pressure to compress surface veins, arteries and also the muscles due to its strong elastic design. Due to this design there is an increase in the arterial pressure and as a result it also forces the blood to flow. Due to its design more blood returns to the heart of the sufferer than collecting at feet only.

The next is anti-embolism stockings, which are designed in such a way that it prevents the clotting of the blood in bed-ridden individuals. Usually this type of compression support hosiery is used in pre or post surgery treatment. Obstruction or embolism is caused in the veins due to the clotting of the blood. So make use of anti-embolism stockings as it works very well in preventing the clotting of the blood and thus reduce the obstruction in the veins.

Compression support hosiery is available in different styles and design. They also look very similar to the fashion compression hosiery. So you must go for compression support hosiery only after consulting your doctor. They are also available in different colors and are of different strengths. You can get them easily in medical supply stores and most of the pharmacies.

Compression support hose must be used carefully. If compression support hosiery creates some irritation then you must change your washing detergents and rinse it thoroughly. Don’t wash your stocking in washing machine. Wash it with your hand only. Put on the compression support hose properly avoiding the folds, buckling and so on. Some times due to improper wearing of the compression support hosiery it can cut off the circulation and may result in severe pain. You must avoid Knee-high hosiery, as it is not very good and comfortable. If any one is interested in knee high stocking then prefer to have thigh- high stocking. You can use it with belt or without belt also as is convenient to you.