Are you looking for the right Achilles support compression socks for Achilles tendonitis? Before we look at some more fashion thoughts let me tell you why compression socks (also known as support socks, or splints, or socks) have become such a popular treatment method for this common but sometimes painful foot problem. Achilles tendons are very inflamed (injured) tissues in the back of your heel, just below the skin. The inflamed tissue compresses the blood that is flowing to and from your heel causes pain.
When your body is under a lot of stress and tension it will attempt to heal itself by repairing the damage done during injury or illness, but sometimes there is no way out, and healing takes time. This is where compression comes in, through increasing the flow of blood to and from your injured areas through increasing the internal pressure and allowing nutrients to get to the injured muscle tissue to promote muscle recovery. Compression socks for Achilles tendinitis are a great way to improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation, improve muscle recovery and reduce pain.
So, if you have been suffering with this painful foot problem how can compression socks for Achilles help you? Firstly they should be medical grade compression socks, otherwise known as compression stockings. Medical grade compression socks will have been reinforced by the medical community to reduce risk of re-injuring the area, and they will be thicker and provide a more comfortable feel when you wear them. They also come with an improved fit and will have extra padding in key areas for added support.