Does Compression Gear Help With Injury Recovery?

Whether in the field or on the sidelines, there’s a reason you see so many professional athletes sporting compression gear. 

By now, the benefits of wearing compression garments for injury prevention are widely known. For example, our COOL COMPRESSION® Technology is scientifically proven to help reduce muscle vibration, improve blood circulation, regulate body temperature, and reduce swelling while supporting major muscle groups. This helps prevent muscle injuries from happening in the first place — prevention is the best medicine, after all!

But if you’re suddenly dealing with a painful injury, you might be wondering whether or not compression clothing can help your injured muscles heal faster. The good news is that it can if you’re wearing it correctly.

Before we dive into the details, it’s important that you consult with your doctor to determine which, if any, compression gear is suitable for your injury. From swelling to trauma, every muscle injury is different and therefore has specific recovery requirements. We want you to be set up for success from the very start!

How Long to Wear Compression Clothing

The beauty of high-quality compression gear is that it can bring comfort to your aching, swollen, painful muscles in a short amount of time. But this doesn’t mean you’re suddenly healed. As we always say, compression gear is not an aspirin. 

Donning your compression shirt, tights, or sleeve until the injury is 100% healed is essential to a speedy recovery. This means wearing it 8-10 hours/day every day without fail until your doctor clears you. We recommend having at least two sets of compression garments so you wear a fresh fit every day.

If you only wear your compression clothing for 2-3 hours/day or stop wearing it as soon as the injured site starts to feel better, you’ll notice the pain return in a few days. Why? Because muscle injuries take time to fully heal. They need proper support throughout the recovery journey. 

When to Remove Compression Garments

Although it’s important to wear compression gear for the designated amount of time, you should never wear it while sleeping! 

Can You Wear Compression Clothing Outside of the Gym?

A common misconception is that compression gear is only worn during a grueling workout. If you want to give your muscles the best shot at recovery, it’s important to wear your compression garment whenever you’re active — this includes outside of the gym. 

Think of how often you’re using your muscles throughout the day at work, at home, or even while you’re out socializing.

Do you have a physically demanding job? Then, you’re probably on your feet all day or lifting heavy items. In this case, our Performance Compression Tights for Men and Women can help ease pain and discomfort in the knees, shins, and leg muscles while our Performance Compression Short Sleeve Shirt for Men and Women can help protect the muscles in your shoulders, back, upper chest, and obliques. Even if you work in an office, you can still benefit from wearing compression gear.

Outside of work, you still use your muscles more than you realize. If you’re a parent, for example, you spend most of your time chasing your little one around. Or if you’re a young adult, you’re taking part in tons of activities with your friends. When you’re regularly active, wearing compression garments for at least 6 hours can help with soreness and aches.

Nevertheless, compression gear is important for muscle support, especially if you’re recovering from an injury. It’s best to wear it throughout the entire day, from the moment you get ready for work until you arrive home and relax in front of the TV.

Find the Right Compression Garment for Your Injury

Your body is your temple, and it deserves the best possible care. If you’re dealing with a muscle injury and want a speedy recovery, compression gear may be the answer for you. 

At SWEAT IT OUT®, we proudly carry the best compression tights and shirts. Our products are constructed with COOL COMPRESSION® Technology, which was scientifically developed by textile engineers to:

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  Help minimize muscle vibrations, reducing fatigue
• Help reduce lactic acid
• Help with quick recovery
• Increase blood flow to the heart
• Support the injured area to help you rehabilitate faster
• Help regulate body temperature

We’re proud to carry many different compression garments to suit many different types of needs. If you are suffering from hamstring, quad, groin, or hip pain or simply want to prevent an injury while exercising, working, or even walking, our Performance Compression Thigh, Groin & Hip Support Short for Men and Women would be perfect for you! These compression shorts are designed to maintain healthy muscles and help with rehabilitation by supporting the thigh, groin, hips, and surrounding tissues.

Are you dealing with knee pain or rehabilitating from a knee injury? Our compression gear gives you the necessary support not only for the knee but for the hamstring, quad, hips, and groin too! Pain can travel, so it’s important to protect the surrounding muscles as well as the injured area. Check out our Performance Compression Thigh, Groin & Hip Support Capri Length With Knee Stabilizer for Men and Women. 

No matter what type of injury you’re dealing with, we have the compression garment for you. Just contact us today to get started!

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