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Compression clothes thing

Has anyone else tried compression tights to help with joint pain? And did you find it helpful or not?

  1. Hello Summerdoll,
    I have tried compression and have definitely found them to be helpful, but only to a certain degree. Meaning that, they did help, but I wouldn't say it was an "amazing" help or anything. Worth the time and effort to use it certainly though. If I happen to just be hanging out at my house, I didn't notice as much of a difference, but if I was out and about, walking around or spending the day on my feet, then they certainly made a noticeable difference. Sometimes if I have a lot of pain at night, I will sleep in them so it isn't as bad in the morning. I also tried the ones you see on TV with the "copper" in them, but I found those to be poorly made and the copper was kind of a joke, in my opinion at least.
    If you give them a try, let me know how they work for you!

    Leanne, Community Moderator

    1. I wear them whenever I am hurting .. They do help a lot. Buy yourself a quality set of gloves, nee brace and ankle brace if needed. The copper ones are crap!

      1. For me, compression success comes and goes with the weather and seasons. In cool seasons they work better for me. As well as support braces on my wrists, ankles and knees. They are impossible for me to use in hot weather though.
        And I agree, the copper ones are a disapointment.

        1. I have just recently bought ankle compression socks and they help. Especially wearing them overnight helps lower painful Achille's tendons in the morning. The pain is still there but is less.

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