Monday, March 22, 2010

Before and After the Big Day, a Maternity Support Girdle Can Help!

Maternity Support GirdleBoth during and after pregnancy, many women find themselves in need of some extra support. Whether you’re worried about back pain, stretch marks, poor circulation, or recovering from a C-section, a maternity support girdle could be the perfect product for you!

During your pregnancy, a maternity support girdle can help alleviate back pain by supporting the belly. This compression can reduce the instance of stretch marks, in addition to tightening your belly, butt, and thighs.

Maternity support girdles are also beneficial after delivery, as their gentle compression can help your body regain its pre-pregnancy shape by firming your abdominal area and redistributing your weight to the back of your hips. Maternity support girdles can even relieve discomfort during menstruation, and are particularly recommended for women recovering from C-sections.

Like pregnancy belts, maternity support girdles are designed to be invisible under clothes while still looking elegant. The girdles are available with lace detailing and optional thigh coverage or high-waisted support. Many are even lined in cotton, which can prevent skin irritation due to allergies. Plus, adjustable straps, pulls, and lower openings guarantee optimum comfort.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Compression Socks Offer Something for Everyone

Can you imagine taking the same painkiller for a headache and a broken bone? It wouldn’t work – the medicine would either be too strong or too weak, not tailored to your specific condition. That’s why doctors recommend different painkillers for different pains.

Compression socks work the same way. They are available in a variety of classes, from 10 mmHg (a unit of pressure) to over 50 mmHg. Depending on the pressure, compression socks can treat sore, tired, or swollen legs and varicose veins of all stages, among other circulation problems. Compression hose are available in knee-high, thigh-high, and pantyhose styles, allowing you to get the exact amount of pressure to need. Whether you’re suffering from mild aches or serious circulation problems, there’s a compression product out there for you.

How? Compression hose and socks use special fibers to constrict the leg with the most pressure applied to the ankle, promoting the circulation of blood and lymph fluid. Compression socks and hose are also incredibly comfortable, as they feature moisture, odor, and temperate control, as well as reinforced heel and toe areas.

Monday, March 8, 2010

All About Pregnancy Belts


It's no surprise pregnant women experience back pain. After all, there's a little person growing in there! To help cope with the strain, many women choose pregnancy belts — comfortable waistbands you can wear right under your clothing.

At www.SupportSockShop.com, you can find elastic maternity support belt products from ITA-MED's Gabriella collection at discount prices. If you're an expecting mother, you've got to check them out!

Gabriella pregnancy belts are made of a hypoallergenic blend of polyester and lycra, each with a supportive 9-inch back and four metal stays. Each maternity support belt features adjustable pulls and velco panels, allowing it to fit through multiple stages of pregnancy.

With a maternity support belt, you can stay active, go on walks, and run errands with little to no pain. This makes it easier to continue to go to work or spend time getting your home ready for the new member of the family. Plus, the belt's ability to “hold you in” will actually decrease the chance of stretch marks.

Best of all, pregnancy belts are invisible under most clothes. Whether you enjoy wearing pants, sweats, skirts, or dresses, a maternity support belt goes with any outfit!

Monday, March 1, 2010

Jobst Support Socks are Great for Sports!

Picture this: You're on the Jobst support socks bandwagon. You love the way they increase your circulation while relaxing sore muscles and dulling aches. You can feel your legs getting healthier every time you wear them. In fact, you like to wear your Jobst socks everywhere... except at the gym.

Even some die-hard Jobst fans are reluctant to wear their support socks while playing sports, working out at the gym, or jogging around the neighborhood. They're afraid that all of that support-sock goodness will interfere with the exercise process, or that the other gym-goers will notice that they're not wearing “normal” socks.

But these fears are mostly unfounded. In fact, Jobst produces several types of support socks created specifically for athletic use. These babies provide all of the comfort and health benefits of regular support socks, but with added features, like nylon/acrylic blend fabric designed to repel moisture. There's also extra padding on the toes and heel to prevent wearing out, and — best of all — Jobst sports socks are designed to look like classic athletic socks.

You can find Jobst athletic support socks at www.SupportSockShop.com, an excellent online vendor that also sells varicose veins stockings and other supportive products.