What Are Compression Sleeves?
There are several types of compression sleeves. You can get them in socks, tights, capris, shorts or sleeves that just go from your knee to your ankles. You can get them to wear while you run or as recovery sock for after you run. What Do Compression Socks Do? Compression tights or socks, when worn after a run are supposed to improve oxygen flow to the muscles and assist the removal of lactic acid, thus helping speed up recovery & reducing muscle soreness. Some runners wear compression wraps, socks or tights during the run in order to be able to perform with less muscle soreness as in the story I described at the top of this page. What Kind of Compresson Sleeves / Socks Should I Wear? Zensah Compression Leg Sleeves go from your ankle to just bellow the knee. This is what I wore on my 30 mile run to help prevent shin pain. CW-X makes compression tights full length or 3/4 length, shorts and socks. I have the 3/4 length tights and wear them on my long runs. They take some getting used to
