Life seems to always remind us our body is aging, thank you very much! Even a 25 year old gets injuries and can't perform like she did as a 16 year old. I have been ignoring a dull ache in my right leg, not forever, but maybe 9 months. It is a varicose vein that needs to come out. A gift from having 3 babies. I was very surprised to learn it will require surgery, with an anesthesiologist. Oh, brother....what makes me think I am not supposed to have health issues? I can be a little arrogant about my health, which is ridiculous with grown children.
I feel compelled to write about this mundane subject because I know many people who, for different reasons, need to hear this. When my appointment was over my doctor said I should buy compression stockings. Guess what my response was? Whaaaaaat.....those ugly, old lady stockings? Okay, I didn't really say that, but I thought it. I did say "Do I have to, after all I am going to have surgery and then it will be all gone." I like my doctor, he has a good sense of humor, is very personable and hip, and I like how he treats his staff. (Please read the medical benefits listed below.)
We had a hilarious conversation. He showed me his socks, and my response was, Well of course, it's your profession. Then he said, I stand on my legs for 12 hours, five days a week. Of course I realized he was right and I was being stubborn and playful. His staff members said they wore them and found them helpful. Still being stubborn, I thought to myself yes, you work for him. Guess what I bought before I left the office? I put them on when I got into my car.
The first few hours I was well aware of them. Now I wear them when it's not hot. Under my jeans, or capris. (Sometimes in my capris.) This was about 5 days ago and I have 95% reduced dull aches! I cannot believe how great my legs feel. On the treadmill with an incline, a brisk walk with friends, a hike in the woods, anything I do they feel great. I'm not sure how to describe it, but to say my legs feel strong and very energized. At the end of the day, I take them off when I get ready for bed, and I rarely have pain from the varicose vein.
The first few hours I was well aware of them. Now I wear them when it's not hot. Under my jeans, or capris. (Sometimes in my capris.) This was about 5 days ago and I have 95% reduced dull aches! I cannot believe how great my legs feel. On the treadmill with an incline, a brisk walk with friends, a hike in the woods, anything I do they feel great. I'm not sure how to describe it, but to say my legs feel strong and very energized. At the end of the day, I take them off when I get ready for bed, and I rarely have pain from the varicose vein.
They are not only for older people, or people with varicose vein problems, or sickly people. They are for athletes who want to increase their performance, and decrease their chances of injuries. A friend of mine who runs races in the wilderness, says he uses them, and has noticed they have become very popular. They are of course for people who are on their feet all day working.
I hope this information is helpful to many of you. Good night and God Bless! Aleta
"The groundwork of all happiness is health." Leigh Hunt - English critic, poet and essayist
I hope this information is helpful to many of you. Good night and God Bless! Aleta
"The groundwork of all happiness is health." Leigh Hunt - English critic, poet and essayist
- Improves oxygen delivery to muscles; helps muscle recovery
- Reduces foot and leg swelling (great for long airplane travel)
- Reduces lactic acid production
- Proven cramp relief
- Boosts performance for athletes
- Calf support and injury prevention
- decreases pain from varicose veins
- Stimulates blood flow and improves circulation
- helps any worker who stands or sits for hours at a time
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