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Travel Advice

Simple tips to keep your legs and feet healthy and feeling good whilst you travel

Winter is on its way!

Whether you’re sailing off on a winter cruise or road-tripping to visit family, it's important to remember that any form of travel can take a toll on your legs and feet, leaving them feeling heavy and achy.

Make your travels memorable for all the right reasons – we want to remind you of the importance of Squeezing In some simple steps to help keep your legs and feet healthy.

Essential Information

If you have been prescribed, advised, or wear compression therapy, it is essential you continue to wear your compression! Many people associate wearing compression socks or stockings in the summer with feeling hot and sweaty. However, continuing to wear your compression during summer is one of the most important things that you can do.

Compression socks come with a number of benefits for frequent flyers that range from medical to cosmetic and comfort factors. Compression socks are considered to be a valuable travel tool for anyone hoping to make long flights a more comfortable experience. Slip on our compression socks and let your journey become as enjoyable as the destination itself.

Why you should always travel with compression socks.

Help deter potential blood clots

One of the most well-known benefits of compression socks is how they can help to prevent blood clots, a worry for many when travelling long distances. They work to stimulate circulation in the lower limb, which is especially useful during long flights or road trips when you’re sitting for prolonged periods.

Fight leg fatigue

After a long journey, it’s common for your legs to take some time to get used to activity. Along with promoting circulation in your legs, compression socks also work to help fight the feeling of fatigue in your legs.

Prevent swelling

Sitting for prolonged periods is common when on your travels, which, due to gravity, causes fluid retention in your legs below the knee and can easily be prevented with the right compression socks.

Prevent varicose veins

Medically, wearing compression socks on a regular basis, and especially if you travel frequently, will help to prevent the backup of blood flow that can cause varicose veins in the legs and lower limb problems.

The benefits of wearing compression socks while traveling tend to outweigh the inconvenience that the stockings can sometimes cause. We’re sure there’s space for you to Squeeze In a pair of compression socks in your travel bag this summer.

So, even if the UK sun is playing hide and seek, you can be certain that your comfort won't. Elevate your travel experience with our compression socks – your ultimate travel companion this year.

*If you are new to wearing compression therapy, or have any existing medical conditions we advise that you are assessed and measured by a suitably trained healthcare professional.

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