One of my SD PERSONAL TRAINER clients who was has recently started running was looking for new equipment recently and asked me about some “strange socks” that he encountered.The compression sock is usually an over-the-calf sock that adds a graduated pressure.
Though the body pumps blood to all the extremities as equally as it can, gravity can often cause blood to pool in the lower legs and feet. The causes circulatory problems, fatigue and leg cramps. Obviously, these are all bad news for long distance runners.
Compression socks use elastics which are stronger than regular socks to create more pressure on the lower extremities. They are tightest at the ankles and add less pressure as they go up the leg. This forces the blood through a narrower area by compressing the surface veins. Thus, more blood is returned to the heart and less pools in the feet.
Though these socks were originally intended for people with circulatory problems, runners have identified their benefits also. These socks may not be necessary for the beginning runner, but could prove useful as you increase to longer distances.
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