Tony Parson describes compression sportswear as, " nipple-crutching, stomach-flattening, buttock-clenching and spine-straighteningly tight"
One often spots weekend runners in this attire strutting along, for some, it looks fine for others, its worth missing the look.
Why is this trend with us? does it work?
It is already known that compression is crucial for any soft-tissue injuries. Other elements that help in recovery from an injury are Rest, Ice and Elevation.
The compression clothing that can be bought from specialist makers like Armour, 2XU, Nike among others are not exactly the compression wear that doctors would prescribe for patients after surgery. However, the principles are the same.
Pressure reduces inflammation, increases blood-flow, reduces lactic acid accumulation and improves recovery rate.
Historically, physicians in the middle of the last century used compression garments to treat patients who were recovering from surgery ranging from fractures, burns, arthritis, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
Compression sportswear began life in 1987 when a study in the American Journal of Physical Medicine by two doctors called Michael J Berry and Robert G McMurray revealed that athletes wearing compression stockings recovered a lot faster than athletes not wearing them.
Today, a pensioner who has had surgery on varicose veins and an Olympic athlete in his/her prime wear compression stockings for the same reason - to get blood pumping and improved circulation to aid recovery.
What is important is the fit of the garment. A compression garments that is too tight and exerts to much pressure may constrict blood flow! As a rule of thumb, if you are wearing a compression garment and the area underneath is numb, starts to turn cold or turns blue, discontinue use immediately as you have the wrong size.
It will work if you believe that it will work for you. Also, there is shyness to overcome initially but it does tuck in a few defects one may have.
One often spots weekend runners in this attire strutting along, for some, it looks fine for others, its worth missing the look.
Why is this trend with us? does it work?
It is already known that compression is crucial for any soft-tissue injuries. Other elements that help in recovery from an injury are Rest, Ice and Elevation.
The compression clothing that can be bought from specialist makers like Armour, 2XU, Nike among others are not exactly the compression wear that doctors would prescribe for patients after surgery. However, the principles are the same.
Pressure reduces inflammation, increases blood-flow, reduces lactic acid accumulation and improves recovery rate.
Historically, physicians in the middle of the last century used compression garments to treat patients who were recovering from surgery ranging from fractures, burns, arthritis, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.
Compression sportswear began life in 1987 when a study in the American Journal of Physical Medicine by two doctors called Michael J Berry and Robert G McMurray revealed that athletes wearing compression stockings recovered a lot faster than athletes not wearing them.
Today, a pensioner who has had surgery on varicose veins and an Olympic athlete in his/her prime wear compression stockings for the same reason - to get blood pumping and improved circulation to aid recovery.
What is important is the fit of the garment. A compression garments that is too tight and exerts to much pressure may constrict blood flow! As a rule of thumb, if you are wearing a compression garment and the area underneath is numb, starts to turn cold or turns blue, discontinue use immediately as you have the wrong size.
It will work if you believe that it will work for you. Also, there is shyness to overcome initially but it does tuck in a few defects one may have.
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