How to put on compression stockings?

Problems with the blood vessels of the legs can significantly worsen the quality of life. A disease such as varicose veins can cause a lot of inconvenience and have a negative impact on the body.

To ensure uniform redistribution of blood flow from dilated vessels to normal ones, experts recommend wearing compression clothing. Knitwear of this kind can save you from many problems, but for those who plan to wear such underwear, it will be useful to know several important nuances regarding its use.

Reference! Compression garments have proven to be an excellent alternative to elastic bandages. Due to the fact that such anti-varicose clothing is highly breathable, you can wear such stockings all day.

How to put on and take off compression stockings correctly?

There are various methods for putting on such underwear..

One of the most common methods is this:

• the product must be turned inside out to the heel area, which is put on the foot;
• then the compression stocking should be put on the foot to the level of the heel (it is necessary that the heel area coincides clearly);
• carefully, without twisting in the process, the product must be slowly (centimeter by centimeter) put on the entire leg, as if screwing it inward;
• After this, you need to lightly pull the sock to release the toes from the compression and make sure that the product does not bunch up and does not squeeze the foot too much.

If the compression stocking has an open toe, It is recommended to wear it as follows:

• first, you need to put a special “silk” sock on your foot, which makes it easier for the stocking to slide over the surface of the leg (as a rule, such socks are sold complete with therapeutic knitwear) and fix the heel;
• over a smooth sock, you need to wear a compression stocking, first turned inside out, in the foot area;
• then the product should be carefully straightened with smoothing movements along the entire length of the leg, avoiding the formation of folds and twisting of the fabric;
• after this, the smooth sock must be slightly pulled forward and removed from the foot;
• The compression stocking should be well spread on the front and sole of the foot so that it is at the base of the toes.

Important! Do not pull sharply when putting on anti-varicose stockings. This method will not bring the desired result, but the likelihood of damage to products will increase several times.

Phlebologists do not recommend wearing compression garments around the clock. In the evening, stockings with a healing effect must be removed. Since the blood vessels in the legs are in a compressed state while wearing compression stockings, too rapid release from the effects of therapeutic underwear can provoke a disturbance in blood flow, which, in turn, can cause excessive swelling in the legs.

Advice! Such products should be removed carefully and slowly, while sitting or lying down. With the gradual release of the limbs from such clothing, the muscles will relax, but the blood flow will remain normal.

Correct use of products

Compression hosiery should be put on in the morning (immediately after waking up) before possible swelling of the lower extremities appears and worn all day, removing only in the evening before bed. To prevent damage to the fabric, before using such linen, it is recommended to carefully treat nails (trimmed or filed), as well as rough spots and calluses (if any).

The fabric and skin must be completely dry; the feet can be lightly sprinkled with talcum powder. Before use, the stockings must be turned inside out to the toe and carefully gathered in your hand.

Important rules for putting on knitwear

To ensure that your compression stockings last as long as possible, the following recommendations should be followed:

• It is not recommended to use excessive force when putting on such products;
• if there are rings on your hands, they must be removed before putting on such stockings;
• If you have long nails and a textured manicure, it is recommended to use rubber gloves when putting them on.

If there is severe swelling, how to wear it?

Such therapeutic knitwear is quite difficult to put on even if there is no swelling.If your legs are too swollen to make the task easier, it is recommended to place your legs on a raised platform or even raise them up. The legs must be held in this position for 5 to 10 minutes. After this, the swelling will decrease slightly. Compression stockings can then be put on, following standard recommendations.

How to take off stockings?

Before removing the compression stockings, you must remove all jewelry from your hands. Take the compression stocking by the top edge and slowly pull it down towards the foot.

After which you should carefully remove the heel, and then the entire product.

Advice! Compression garments of this type are very convenient to remove while wearing rubber medical gloves.

Spray use

Specialized stores and pharmacies sell sprays that greatly facilitate the process of putting on such products. A product of this type can be applied from a distance of 20-25 cm both directly to the skin and to the inside of a thick knitted stocking.

Such sprays well moisturize the outer layer of the skin, making it much more slippery. After this, putting on compression stockings becomes much easier. In addition, such drugs also have a venotonic effect, reduce pain and help relieve swelling.

Compression hosiery is an essential component of the treatment of varicose veins and surgical intervention. In addition to direct treatment, such underwear is also used to prevent postoperative relapses. It is very important to wear compression stockings correctly, following the recommendations above. This will help you get the maximum therapeutic effect from its use.