Bell-Horn's Travel Sock for Men and Women are constructed with graduated compression that is clinically proven and physician recommended to relieve tired, aching and swollen legs; often symptoms of varicose veins.
Recommended for: tired and aching legs, minor fatigue and swollen legs. Also a safeguard against Economy Class Syndrome to help keep your legs feeling "fresh" during long periods of travel.
Economy Class Syndrome or deep Vein Thrombosis occurs when blood clots form during long periods of immobility. These can be fatal if they enter the heart or lungs. One safeguard is to wear Bell-Horn travel socks.
Recent information suggests that 1 out of every 10 air traveler passengers is affected by Economy Class Syndrome. However, this is not limited strictly to air travel. Anyone traveling a long period of time that cannot freely move or exercise is at risk from ECS (Train, bus, car ect).
By being sedentary, the blood flow to you lower extremities is affected and could put you at risk; but Bell-Horns Travel Socks apply just the right amount of compression to help keep the blood flowing properly.