Compression Socks for Comfort
Compression socks increase the comfort level of individuals who suffer conditions like diabetes and other medical issues that cause neuropathy. By providing gentle compression, they decrease the unpleasant sensations that accompany these conditions. The newer models of compression socks on the market have quite a few advantages over the older models, particularly where comfort is concerned. Some of these advantages you’ll recognize from a plain old good pair of socks.
Heat and Moisture
Keeping the feet comfortable means keeping them at the right temperature. Some people with conditions that cause numbness in the feet have trouble with circulation, which means that their feet tend to get cold. Compression socks are designed to keep your feet at an appropriate temperature. If your feet are too hot, they have features that make this more tolerable, as well. (more…)