Workers general comfort was also improved with less leg aching, tightness, heaviness and tiredness.  Neck & shoulder and lower back discomfort plus overall fatigue were also improved.  In the short term, these stockings can prevent leg fluid accumulation, improve how the legs feel and general body discomfort & fatigue, making standing for prolonged periods a little more bearable.

MAY PREVENT OR SLOW THE ONSET OF VARICOSE VEINS

Over the long term based on other information in the literature, it is believed that they may reduce the load on the lymphatic system, improve tissue and cellular health in the lower limbs and prevent or slow the onset of problems such as varicose veins.

Everyone who stands during the day gets some form of fluid accumulation in their legs, this is because the vascular and lymphatic system have to work against gravity to drain the fluid out of the legs. Over time prolonged standing may contribute to vascular problems like varicose veins.

The stockings studied exert a pressure of 20-30mm Hg on the legs which reduce the outflow from the vascular system and encourage improved drainage by the lymphatic system – especially when there is some muscle movement. It was anecdotally known that these two actions would result in less fluid accumulation in the legs and improved leg and body comfort.

With ongoing use the stockings should result in reduced strain on the venous system and possibly reduce the likelihood of future vein problems.