Wide Calf Compression Socks

Poor circulation is a very common vascular problem among people, which causes discomfort, pain, and complications in different measures depending on the complexity and progression of the disease.

Currently, there are several treatment options to alleviate its associated signs and symptoms, which can range from surgeries, radiofrequency, and other non-invasive and less complex alternatives such as compression socks, which come in different sizes and also as wide calf compression socks, for the comfort of men and women of all sizes and proportions.

What are compression socks?

Compression socks (medium-high compression) are medical devices that exert a decreasing and controlled pressure from the ankle upwards, which pushes the blood and fluids upwards (towards the heart) and improves the speed of blood flow, helping to prevent and control diseases such as venous insufficiency and venous thrombosis, along with the signs and symptoms that accompany circulatory conditions, such as swelling and fatigue in the lower extremities.

It should be noted that venous insufficiency occurs when the valves in the veins do not function properly so the blood has difficulty returning to the heart, this in turn causes it to pool in the legs due to the action of gravity.

That is why compression socks must have an adequate degree of pressure that favors venous return (the return of blood from the legs to the heart), so, as mentioned above, this pressure is decreasing: being higher in the area of the sock that corresponds to the ankle and decreasing as it approaches the thigh.

Compression socks come in different heights: long socks that go up to mid-thigh or short socks that go below the knee. The criterion of choice is given by the area of the leg that is affected (the sock should always be above the area where the signs and symptoms occur), as well as by the comfort and preference of the person who is going to use them.

It is important to keep in mind that approximately 80% of the therapeutic effect that compression socks will exert is concentrated below the knee (which as mentioned above is the area with the highest degree of pressure), so it is quite comfortable and practical to use short socks.

As you know, these compression socks come in different heights and degrees of compression. They also come in different sizes and there are even wide calf compression socks, which we will talk about next.

Wide calf compression socks

As their name suggests, wide calf compression socks are designed to fit larger calves (see below for sizing). And because their shape and configuration are properly adapted to the anatomy of the wearer’s leg, they can effectively and quickly fulfill their therapeutic action.

Wide calf compression socks offer the same benefits as conventional compression socks, including the following benefits:

• Improve blood flow and tissue oxygenation from the feet to the heart.
• Reduce circulatory problems and slow their progression.
• Reduce muscle fatigue and fluid retention in the lower extremities and swelling.
• Provide relief and recovery in patients suffering from varicose veins.
• Reduce muscle and body pain related to poor circulation.
• Helps reduce the overproduction of urine during sleep, thus avoiding the need to wake up several times to urinate (nocturia).
• Eliminate excessive accumulation of lactic acid in the legs.

All while you feel cool and comfortable thanks to their breathable fabric and without compromising your mobility.

For whom are wide calf compression socks indicated?

Wide calf compression socks are specially designed for people with larger, wider calves and ankles. Their shape makes them easy to put on and take off, they have a better fit and are comfortable for the wearer, which facilitates their continued use. They are especially useful for people suffering from:

• Chronic venous insufficiency and deep vein thrombosis.
• Varicose veins.
• Swelling and edema of the lower limbs.
• Pregnant women.

They are indicated to be used daily while doing different activities, from standing or sitting, while walking or running, while working, when doing sports or training, and even during long plane trips, etc.

With their daily use, you will notice improvements in your performance and comfort, and you will feel rested and more recovered after a hard day’s work.