If you wear medical uniforms, you know of Nurse Mates! A medical brand that is well-known for quality and comfort built in their shoes and their great nursing socks!
What is the benefit of compression socks?
Simply put - they help with leg fatigue!
How do they work?
Compression stocking are designed to increase blood circulation. This is done by using strong elastic material that fits tightly at the foot/ankle and gradually become less tight at the knee/thigh.
By compressing the surface veins, arteries and muscles, the circulating blood is forced through narrower circulatory channels. As a result, the arterial pressure is increased which causes more blood to return to the heart. This motion helps to drive blood back to the heart, reduce swelling in the feet and prevent blood clot formation. Thus reducing swelling in the feet and also decreasing the chance of blood clot formation in the legs.
Compression items are made in many levels of compression, usually 10-30mmHg, but they are made in higher levels that can be recommended or prescribed by your doctor. Please note that compression stockings should be strong but not very tight. If it is too small it will apply way too much external pressure making your legs feel even more tired. And if the stockings are too big it will just not provide the compression you need. They also come in different styles like knee-highs, thigh-highs and full-support.
If you haven't tried compression socks before, the Nurse Mates Butterfly Compression Trouser Socks is a perfect pair to start. The search for your perfect level of compression could easily start with these. They are made with a comfortable level of 11mm/Hg of compression and are priced for every budget!
The Nurse Mates Butterfly Compression Trouser Socks are made with 83% nylon/17% Lycra, 11mm/Hg of compression, graduated support, roomy toe area, have a comfort cuff and are made in USA.
Here’s a review from our customer Janelle in Bronx, NY:
Great Value
I never thought that compression stockings would work. That is until I purchased these and wore them on a very busy day at work. I realized that when I went home, my legs weren't feeling sore, as they always do after working. I plan on buying more so that I will have one pair for each day I work. I absolutely love these! Not to mention they match my uniform color!