CRX Compression Socks 9-12
£25.99
3373614
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Product details
CRX Compression Socks (18-24mmHg) Size 9-12- 1 Pair
Class 1 Medical Device
- Improves blood circulation
- Relieves pain and fatigue
- Promotes and supports vein health
- Reduces swelling in the legs and ankles
- Prevents blood clots in the legs
- Prevents and soothe venous ulcers, varicose veins, and spider veins
Blood Circulation
Blood circulation is critical to maintaining optimal health, irrespective of age. It allows every organ to function properly, it helps us recover quicker, keeps our brain sharp and our heart healthy. Your feet and lower legs are the parts of your body that are furthest away from your heart. This means that gravity does a great job of pulling blood down into these extremities, but returning it back to the heart, against gravity, requires a lot more effort. Your veins are tasked with this duty and there are several conditions that can compromise this function. Inefficient circulation in your legs can cause pain and fatigue, swelling, and can compromise your vein health. CRX compression socks are a great tool to improve blood flow in your feet and legs, helping you to perform, recover quicker and feel better.
How Do Compression Socks Work?
CRX Compression socks work by applying pressure on the veins and tissues in your feet and legs to optimize blood flow, or circulation. They are graduated, applying stronger pressure on the feet and lower legs and more gentle pressure as they move up the leg.
The level of pressure they apply is measured in units called mmHg (millimetres of mercury). Most Over-the-counter compression socks will offer 14-17 mmHg (Level 1), but CRX socks offer 18-24 mmHg (Level 2), the level doctors prescribe.
Who Can Benefit From Compression Socks?
- People On The Go: Anyone who spends a significant portion of their day on their feet, standing or moving, can avoid swelling and fatigue and increase their comfort with compression socks.
- Travellers: Extended periods of inactivity while travelling by car, train or plane can compromise your circulation and increase your risk of developing DVT, or deep vein thrombosis. Research suggests that wearing compression socks during travel can reduce this risk and support your vein health.
- Athletes: Compression socks are increasingly sought after by athletes wishing to improve athletic performance and relieve post-workout discomfort and fatigue. Many athletes choose to use compression socks both during and after training and competition
- Pregnant Women: Increased blood volume during pregnancy can put some women at increased risk for leg and ankle swelling, impaired circulation, and varicose veins. Compression socks can reduce this risk and can ease discomfort.
- People With Certain Medical Conditions: People who are at increased risk of blood clots in the legs, also known as deep vein thrombosis, due to family history, genetic disorders, surgery, injury, certain medications, or prolonged inactivity such as bed rest can benefit from the increased circulation promoted by compression socks. People with venous ulcers, and varicose and spider veins can find symptom relief and vein support with compression socks, especially while recovering from treatment.
Suitable for
Suitable for Adult Children 16+
Hazards and Cautions
When not to wear compression socks
Contraindications in the medical world are situations in which something should not be prescribed or recommended. If you have any of the following, compression socks may not be right for you:
- Ischaemia: This is a lack of oxygen in the limbs due to peripheral arterial disease, particularly affecting your legs.
- Peripheral neuropathy: This is damage to the nerves in your hands, arms, feet and legs.
- Congestive heart failure: This arises when the heart muscle becomes weak or stiff and cannot pump blood around the body efficiently. It causes a build – up of fluid – oedema in the legs.
- Diabetes: Peripheral arterial disease and peripheral neuropathy are both complications of diabetes.
- Cellulitis: An infection deep within the skin that causes fluid build-up – oedema.
- Allergies: Some people can be allergic to components used to make compression garments. Skin reactions do occur – sometimes these can be solved by using a different brand or type, but if you are allergic to compression garments, wearing them will put you at risk of skin breaks and infection.
Important info
Manufactured in Portugal. Imported/Distributed by CRX Compression Ltd, Tudor House, 16 Cathedral Road, Cardiff, United Kingdom, CF11 9LJ
Ingredients
90% Polyamide 10% Elastane
