Mojo Compression Socks Review

We spend most of our lives on our feet - even when we're sitting, we're still leaning on them, and when we sleep we do it mostly because our feet cannot carry us anymore throughout the day. This is why it's vital that the socks you end up fit you perfectly because if they don't you can create a lot of problems for your poor feet! You must be aware that compression socks will definitely not fit like regular socks do. Compression socks are designed to compress or simply said, they were made to hug your feet and legs tightly, and that is exactly what they will do. You just need to learn when this squeezing is too intense, and when it starts to create problems! We will also tell you what you can do to make putting these tight socks on much simpler to achieve.

First things first, you need to find the right size. This can be more difficult than finding the correct size of regular socks, mostly because the sizes vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Compression socks are rarely one size fits all, and most producers will instruct you to measure your feet in some places in order to determine the right fit. You will need to measure the circumference of your ankles, your calves, and even your thighs if the socks reach them. The distance from the floor to your knees also matters if you want the correct sock length. The length you end up choosing is affected by the purpose of the sock, and how bad your issues are. Ankle socks work great for running, but if you want to prevent shin splints, you might want to go with knee-highs. Knee-high compression socks are generally the best choice for beginners, as they are the easiest to get used to, and there will be nothing there to squeeze your thighs or cut into your ankles, so if you don't know which length to go for, opt-out for knee-highs.

One very serious compression sock drawback is how insanely difficult it can be to put the socks on. Even healthy people struggle a lot to get them on because they are so tight, so if you suffer from any joint disorder, or you just lack the strength to pull them on, expect to be annoyed! Luckily, there are some things you can try your luck with to make this much easier. First things first, if you really struggle with regular compression socks, try to find socks that have a zipper. They are much easier to put on, although some people complain that the zip pinches their skin or leaves unsightly painful indentations. Then, put the socks on as soon as you get out of bed before the swelling has a chance to set in! The more swollen you are, the more trouble you're going to have with putting the socks on, so keep that in mind. Sit on a chair, lean into it comfortably, and grab your socks. Pull them inside out, but keep the toe area the way it's meant to be, with your fingers placed inside the area. As you flip the sock, place your toes in the toe area, and then slowly roll the rest of the sock over your feet and leg. You can also try washing the socks to soften the fibers up a little bit, and do it either by hand or in a machine, depending on what the manufacturer instructed you to do. If you still have issues, try using a pair of rubber gloves to pull the socks on. Do not pull on the top band though, because you can tear it and then the socks will be useless! Make sure that your skin is dry, and that you haven't used any lotion or cream, because the extra moisture can make putting them on very difficult. Cornstarch and silicone can make your legs super dry, thus lowering the difficulty of putting the socks on, so give that a try as well! If you still have problems though, it's likely that the size you ordered is too small. Do not attempt to put small compression socks on! If the fit is off, you can experience numbness, tingling, pain, and even toe spasms!

There's a reason why compression socks don't seem to lose their popularity. They really do a great job of keeping us both healthy and well-rested, which is what most of us look for when buying the socks in the first place. First of all, compression socks keep swelling and fatigue at bay. They do this by helping the lymphatic system drain the excess liquid faster, and when the blood flow is boosted alongside that, you get fast and promising results. A lot of people who choose compression socks suffer from varicose veins, spider veins, deep vein thrombosis, and even clotting. These issues can cause swelling, itching, burning, redness, and leg cramps. Compression socks prevent all of this from happening, and their magic can even stop these problems from developing further. The socks assist the blood and help it fight the pull of gravity, which is something that cannot happen naturally if you have any of these issues.

Compression socks work like magic even for people who have no problems like these. If you stand on your feet the whole day, as nurses do, compression socks can make surviving the day easier. Muscle soreness will also be less pronounced if you've got a pair of compression socks on because they help break away lactic acid buildup. Compression socks are tight, and that tightness stabilizes your ankles and heels, preventing injuries and tissue damage when you exercise. The socks can promote healing of old injuries too, by helping blood bring more oxygen to the injury site!

It's essential that you select socks made out of the right materials. A lot can be affected by the fibers that make up your socks, including the fit, comfort and durability, all important for your well being! What your socks are made out of will depend on what the socks are being made for in the first place. Winter socks will almost always have wool fibers in their construction, while light summer socks need to have cotton there to make things easier for your skin. Compression socks can have both natural and synthetic fibers, but the essential part is that the materials must be blended - just one material is not good enough for compression socks!

Synthetic fibers used to create compression socks are usually nylon, spandex, polyester and much more, and sometimes even a little bit of copper or silver. Most of these materials are made out of plastic. Do not let that worry you a lot, as plastic is not always so bad. In this case, the plastic can make the socks lightweight, durable, and stretchy, which is what matters the most. This stretch is actually what allows the socks to stick to your feet so tightly, and then let them move around and act as normal, non-compressed feet do. These socks are also thin and lightweight, and they usually have excellent moisture-wicking abilities, keeping you dry and fresh throughout the day. Copper and silver are there to act as a boost to those properties, plus they enhance the benefits compression socks have, so it's not that bad to search for socks that have these kinds of fibers included!

The level of compression your socks have is a very important criterion, and you must make sure to go for the right intensity. We will go over the most common compression levels, and what they are usually used for.

The levels of compression socks vary a lot, and there are usually five different inte4nsities to choose from. The levels are described with mmHg or millimeters of mercury. If you measure your blood pressure often, you're probably used to seeing these letters, as it is the very same measurement. These numbers describe how tight the hug from your socks will be, and of course the higher the number the more compressed you will be. Most of the time, socks have graduated compression, which just means that the compression levels vary from one point of the sock to the other. The compression is usually the most intense around the ankles, helping stabilize them, and it slowly lowers in intensity as it reaches your knees. This promotes blood flow and helps with circulation issues.

If you have no health issues and want the socks just for their fatigue-fighting benefits, go for levels that are not higher than 20 mmHg. Sadly, most people today suffer from some kind of circulation issues, so we're all best off with socks that are in the 20-30 mmHg range, which is where most graduated compression socks fall into. These levels help fight against minor swelling and circulation issues while providing relief from fatigue and muscle soreness. They also stabilize the legs and act as braces, making them very useful for athletes. Levels that go above 30 mmHg are considered to be intense, and they should be used only if a doctor advised you to, and if you have some serious vein issues, like deep vein thrombosis or spider veins, and even clotting problems. Levels that are equal to 40 mmHg or go above that are for serious health issues, or for recovery after surgeries, and they should only be used for that and nothing more!

You will probably end up using your compression socks every other day, or maybe even every day, pausing only during the night to wash them and give your feet a chance to breathe and rest, and maybe not even that! This is why compression socks must be able to withstand constantly being walked on and washed! If your pair was constructed poorly, and out of poor material choices, do not expect them to last long. These socks won't even compress you the right way, and they will soon sprout holes that make the socks even less worthy of your time.

Look for socks made out of good material blends, like nylon and spandex. Make sure that the top band is durable, and that it can withstand being tugged from time to time. The stitching should ideally be reinforced, although it's not necessary. Sometimes the heel and toe area is reinforced as well, and since these areas are usually the first to tear and show holes, making them stronger or even cushioned prevents these holes from even occurring in the first place