Protip for youngsters...Compression socks

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 05:56 AM

Tellin ya, look at your parents legs now. If any suffer from Varicose/spider veins chances are you will too. Thanks to my dads genetics, i started seeing bulging vein in my young 30's. Had vein litigation done once already. Now have to go back to get some bad valves done in my leg. One of the things they recommended..compression socks. They make my legs feel a ton better. Granted, I'm not gonna wear them with shorts/flip flops but u nomsayin.

Age 44, I know but don't say i didn't warn you. srs

**PatheticPeter** · 03-31-2015, 05:58 AM

Have you tried donkey calf raises to remedy?

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:03 AM

Originally Posted by PatheticPeter

Have you tried donkey calf raises to remedy?

Yes, in fact i work calves the most out of any part of my legs. Still can't out run genetics though.

**Kulvich** · 03-31-2015, 06:04 AM

Great advice, Richstrong!

I'm in my early 30's, so any other preventative tips would help.

I have some advice to leave, too:

- Wear SPF sunscreen/lotion on your face, too, especially when the UV index is high. You will prevent many bad things from happening to your skin over the years.

**Howiester** · 03-31-2015, 06:04 AM

i have something bulging and veiny

**BlutosBollocks** · 03-31-2015, 06:04 AM

OP is a *******.

**PenorBrahNoHomo** · 03-31-2015, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Howiester

i have something bulging and veiny

Pics?

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by Kulvich

Great advice, Richstrong!

I'm in my early 30's, so any other preventative tips would help.

I have some advice to leave, too:

- Wear SPF sunscreen/lotion on your face, too, especially when the UV index is high. You will prevent many bad things from happening to your skin over the years.

Exactly^^ Thankfully, half the year i never see the sun where i live.

Originally Posted by Howiester

i have something bulging and veiny

Pics??

Originally Posted by BlutosBollocks

OP is a *******.

Always bro..always

**Vexidi** · 03-31-2015, 06:16 AM

Work great on a dink too

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Vexidi

Work great on a dink too

Used to blow it in tube socks when wee young lads..now we use compression socks. ohh my how times have changed.

**Lightsoft** · 03-31-2015, 06:27 AM

I am dark skinned. You think I still need dem?

**Fist-Of-Freedom** · 03-31-2015, 06:27 AM

Originally Posted by TheDude8734

Compression socks are poverty when you can wear a full compression suit.

BRB I'm ready for a triathlon at any given moment.

pls sit on my face

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:29 AM

Originally Posted by DownhillRider

That's legit. Brb wear sunscreen when going out, brb tan brb skin not turning to chit

Shade vs Sun for a long time (truck driver).

Fuuuarrrkk! So this is legit??? Dayum!

Originally Posted by TheDude8734

Compression socks are poverty when you can wear a full compression suit.

BRB I'm ready for a triathlon at any given moment.

Yep, everyone thinks it's cool to wear everything else that's 'compression' but not socks. Lol'n at them..it's just not for old folks anymore. Pick up a pair in walmart for $10 and try em. Whats the worse that can happen. Gains thru the roof

**Trapstar4.4** · 03-31-2015, 06:30 AM

wait, so we DONT want to be vascular now?
i swear this forum has gone to sht. buncha slackjawds i swear

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Lightsoft

I am dark skinned. You think I still need dem?

Veins don't discriminate brah. Just ask or look at your parents legs. That will be the first indication.

**TheDude8734** · 03-31-2015, 06:34 AM

Originally Posted by RICHSTRONG

Whats the worse that can happen. Gains thru the roof

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:35 AM

Originally Posted by Trapstar4.4

wait, so we DONT want to be vascular now?
i swear this forum has gone to sht. buncha slackjawds i swear

lol..brb, people at gym be mirin

Edit: That's not my legs btw. Mine aren't nearly that bad

**Lightsoft** · 03-31-2015, 06:35 AM

OP, did you ever think you will make it to live 44 years strong? I am just curious.

**DirtyTrickster** · 03-31-2015, 06:44 AM

Can confirm - unfortunately I am in varicose vein leg crew

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by Lightsoft

OP, did you ever think you will make it to live 44 years strong? I am just curious.

Sure. It's a roll of the dice here on in tho. One side of my family has great genetics. GM/GF lived well into their 90's on mums side. On my dads side..early 70's. Dad just died of cancer few years back at 66. He was a Phys. Ed teacher and the pinnacle of health. You can lift..eat healthy etc but that surely won't guarantee anything. On the other hand, I've seen old crows at the bar, smoking and drinking everyday for over 50 yrs who live into their 80's. So i guess, in my mind, I'm hoping to make it until my dad did which isn't 'that' long. Genetically speaking, if i follow my dads side..i don't have 'that' long to go. I can only hope science steps up its game by then.

**MurphDirtyX** · 03-31-2015, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by RICHSTRONG

Tellin ya, look at your parents legs now. If any suffer from Varicose/spider veins chances are you will too. Thanks to my dads genetics, i started seeing bulging vein in my young 30's. Had vein litigation done once already. Now have to go back to get some bad valves done in my leg. One of the things they recommended..compression socks. They make my legs feel a ton better. Granted, I'm not gonna wear them with shorts/flip flops but u nomsayin.

Age 44, I know but don't say i didn't warn you. srs

Mirrin vascularity

**Amillion** · 03-31-2015, 06:53 AM

Everyday?

**Kelvandros** · 03-31-2015, 06:57 AM

compression socks are GOAT

**nonamewut** · 03-31-2015, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by Amillion

Everyday?

**Hypernation** · 03-31-2015, 07:03 AM

OP..

Varicose vein litigation? Did you win in court? Huehuehue.. I think you mean ligation and stripping.

Good advise though- especially for those on their feet all day.

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 07:04 AM

Good article in relation to training...

http://www.brightlifego.com/blog/can...ression-socks/

Compression socks and compression sleeves are amazing tools for recovery after an intense run, cycle, yoga session, or whatever your favorite workout is. Compression keeps your blood pumping to recovering muscle groups and clears away the lactic acid that causes soreness. But, NOT all compression socks and sleeves are designed for recovery, resting or sleeping. Let me explain...

First, let’s focus on compression sleeves. Compression leg sleeves or calf sleeves are similar to socks, but without the foot portion. They come in a variety of compression levels. Zensah has a mild compression (around 15 mmHg) and CEP has a moderate level (around 20-30 mmHg). Mild compression leg sleeves are great for wearing before you run, during your run and after. Moderate level compression sleeves should only be worn DURING your work out. The stronger level of compression is amazing for enhancing your performance, but it can actually cause foot swelling if you continue to wear it after your work out. The extra tight compression at your ankle can become a tourniquet, blocking blood flow from your ankle to your foot. Bottom line: be careful to check your sleeve’s compression level before you use it for recovery. These Zensah sleeves and these Core-Sport sleeves are perfect for recovery.

So, now you might ask – what about the moderate compression SOCKS you sell? Does compression level matter for those? Well, you CAN wear mild and moderate compression socks before, during and after your work out. Because socks have the foot portion attached, there’s no risk of foot swelling or cutting off circulation. Wear those bad boys all day long if you want.

Now - the most important question of all - can you sleep in your compression socks or sleeves? The answer is - No, not if you are a generally healthy person. I know I’ve heard runners and athletes swear by sleeping in their compression socks before and after a big race day, but really it’s not safe. Graduated compression is meant to be worn when you’re awake and moving around. It’s providing a constant amount of pressure to your circulatory system to fight gravity and pump that blood back to your heart. When you’re lying down, fully horizontal for a long period of time, your circulatory system doesn’t have to fight gravity. That pressure applied to your ankle and calf during the night can cut your circulation off. Now, some people do need to wear compression socks at night because of health issues or post-surgery. Even in these instances, you should only be wearing the lowest compression available (below 15 mmhg). Do not wear your athletic compression socks and sleeves to bed – the compression level is too high.

**RICHSTRONG** · 03-31-2015, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by Hypernation

OP..

Varicose vein litigation? Did you win in court? Huehuehue.. I think you mean ligation and stripping.

Good advise though- especially for those on their feet all day.

Lol..oops. Yea, they stripped a bulging vein from ankle to upper thigh. about 6 small incisions. Most you can't even see but the ones down lower you can see the scars still. Dr. said they would disappear...ya right.

**Tune5k** · 03-31-2015, 07:13 AM

Originally Posted by DownhillRider

That's legit. Brb wear sunscreen when going out, brb tan brb skin not turning to chit

Shade vs Sun for a long time (truck driver).

woah

**Lightsoft** · 03-31-2015, 07:19 AM

LMAO. I know some miscer will wear their athlete compression socks to bed after reading this article and wake up to a swollen foot.

**KramericaInd** · 03-31-2015, 07:23 AM

can't even wear normal socks cause they stop circulation now ima wear compre. socks lol just lol

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