Health Effects of Support Pantyhose

Support pantyhose creates gentle compression on legs and feet. Compression is generally tighter lower on the leg and gradually becomes less tight higher up on the leg. Support pantyhose works to place constant pressure on the blood vessels and tissues in legs so that fluid does not pool, causing swelling.

Swelling

• Since the hose is designed so that there is more compression toward the bottom of the leg, fluid is gently pushed away from the extremities so that swelling does not occur in the feet and lower legs. The greater the compression in the pantyhose, the less swelling is experienced. Support pantyhose is particularly useful for people in professions that require extensive standing, because they are more likely to experience leg swelling. Support pantyhose both relieves and prevents swelling.

Comfort

• By reducing swelling, support pantyhose increase comfort throughout the day. Swelling can cause discomfort and aching legs. Improved circulation due to compression hose keeps the wearer feeling more comfortable and less achy throughout the day. Greater comfort is experienced at the end of the day when a support hose is worn.

Fatigue

• Improved circulation due to wearing compression or support hose improves the level of fatigue experienced by wearers. Reduced swelling and improved circulation prevent muscles from feeling achy or fatigued.

Varicose Veins

• With continued use, wearing support compression pantyhose can manage the symptoms of varicose veins so that more invasive treatment is not needed. Support pantyhose only addresses the symptoms and not the cause of varicose veins, so continued use is required to manage symptoms.