As the name implies, these are socks that compress the legs. They’re worn in various sports, such as running and cycling but are also key in the equestrian world.
In short, anyone taking part in a sport that involved stress on the legs will appreciate the benefits of compression socks.
Compression Socks are made from an elasticated material (ours are a nylon/spandex/Elastic/Cotton blend) that puts gentle pressure on the lower legs.
In doing so, the socks increase pressure in the tissue beneath the skin. This helps to reduce fluid leakage and improve circulation.
Benefits of Compression Socks
They reduce swelling
Increasing pressure in the lower legs helps to reduce fluid leakage, which is what leads to swelling.
This is particularly common if you’ve been riding a horse because your legs have to work pretty hard.
Minimize soreness
Compression socks for horse riding help to minimize soreness because improved circulation means faster removal of lactic acid. This is what’s responsible for muscle soreness, so the faster it’s removed, the better.
Similarly, this helps to speed up recovery time. The reason why is exactly the same: there’s simply less your body needs to do to return itself to a recovery state.
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