In a way, wearing compression tights for poor circulation might not sound like it makes sense. If you have poor blood circulation, how can “compressing” things help you increase blood flow?
The answer lies in the causes of poor circulation and the type of compression that you get from compression garments.
The Causes of Poor Circulation
Bad circulation in your arms and legs can be triggered by a number of conditions, including.
- Ageing
- Being overweight or obese
- Suffering an injury
- Diabetes
In each case, the causes of poor blood or lymph circulation result in damaged blood vessels. That damage can weaken the blood vessels and make it difficult for them to maintain proper blood and lymph flow. That’s when you experience the symptoms of circulation issues, including cold hands and feet and swollen hands and feet.
How Compression Wear Improves Circulation
Instead of preventing blood flow, compression wear helps support blood and lymph vessels so they can do their job.
But not all compression wear is the same. Compression offers only one benefit for improved blood and lymph circulation.
The Best Compression Tights: Anti-Cellulite Shapewear
Mass & Slim’s shapewear, including anti-cellulite compression leggings, offer a number of benefits above an beyond that of regular compression garments.
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Even More Circulation Improvement Due to its Massaging Action - All Mass & Slim shapewear is infused with thousands of Tourmaline® ceramic beads that exert a massaging action as you wear them. In addition to the usual improvements to circulation you get from compression wear, the massaging action boost circulation closer to the skin too. It improves the look of your skin and reduces the appearance of cellulite.
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Help for Chronic Condition like Lymphedema - Lymphedema is swelling in the arms and legs caused by damage to the lymphatic system, which often happens due to cancer surgery. The damage causes a buildup of lymph fluid that in turn causes the swelling. Mass & Slim shapewear helps improve lymph flow to reduce the swelling.
- Takes Inches Off the Waist and Thighs - Shapewear is independently proven to reduce the circumference of a wearer’s waist and thighs, which has been linked to better circulation.
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