Compression does more harm than good

Decades ago, athletes were taught the RICE method, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. However, it is now known that this is the last thing one should do for an injury. It has been found that, for example, static cold therapy and compression delay the healing process. The same applies to prolonged rest of the affected body part. Even Dr. Gabe Mirkin, who coined the term „RICE“ in the 1970s, no longer recommends this procedure. Based on these findings, new methods have been developed that nevertheless optimally combine the advantages of cooling and compression – such as intermittent cold compression.Game ReadyThe cooling is not permanent, but controlled by a bandage and a device control with breaks (in 30 or 60 minute intervals). This ensures that the processes important for healing are not suppressed and tissue is not damaged, but rather that the healing processes are controlled (no unnecessary swelling or pain) and optimally supported (tissue is supplied with fresh blood, oxygen, and nutrients, and inflammation-based waste products are transported away via the lymphatic system). In combination with intermittent cold compression, or for those who prefer a more cost-effective option or who are still sufficiently mobile, another innovation can be used today: Incrediwear bandages!

Let's take a closer look at the following 5 reasons why compression bandages should never be used on injured or painful body parts:

1. Compression stops blood flow

If you've ever worn a compression bandage or garment, you know it feels like your blood supply is being cut off. Well, it is! Compression bandages work like a tourniquet, preventing blood from flowing into the injured area where it's needed most. Without fresh oxygen and nutrients that come with fresh blood, no healing can occur.

Considering: A diabetic with circulation problems would never be given a bandage. Similarly, no doctor with access to the latest research would recommend compression therapy to a non-diabetic!

2. Swelling aids the body in recovery

There is a difference between inflammation and swelling. This should be understood when one has suffered an injury and is seeking pain relief. Inflammation is the body's own reaction that is triggered when living tissue is damaged. It is an important process the body goes through to remove damaged tissue so that healing can progress.

When the ankle, wrist, feet, or any other part of the body is compressed while at rest, the lymphatic system collapses. This, in turn, prevents the body from completing the swelling process, which makes the situation worse. Compression therefore cannot reduce the inflammation, which is the cause of the problem.

3. Compression hinders movement

It is proven that movement supports the healing process better than rest. For this reason, it is understandable that compression bandages, which restrict movement, are out of place. But this is only the tip of the iceberg.

When body tissue is compressed, it changes the receptors that help detect one's position in space. These receptors are called proprioceptors. If proprioceptors become confused, the body loses its ability to maintain balance and perform physical activities.

4. Stress raises blood pressure

A wound or pain point should therefore not cause additional health problems. But that's exactly what happens when compression therapy is applied. The compression can lead to an increase in blood pressure and heart rate, as the body has to force blood through the compressed, injured area with increased pressure.

But it gets worse. Compression has been found to reduce the body's ability to release heat. This can lead to the body overheating as blood vessels dilate, affecting thermoregulation, which is a necessary function of a healthy body.

There are no studies that prove static compression enhances performance, increases blood flow, or has any positive effect on recovery. Otherwise, the major sportswear manufacturers would have been selling compression clothing long ago.

5. Try Incrediwear circulation clothing.

Unlike compression products, Incrediwear relies on cutting-edge technology that increased blood flow helps to reduce inflammation, thereby boosting the healing process.

Incrediwear's regeneration bandages, apparel, and circulation gloves and socks are recommended by medical professionals, including doctors from Andrews Institute, of Center for Advanced Orthopedics, ISMI and many others.

Furthermore, many professional athletes and trainers in various sports around the world are proud to be ambassadors for the Incrediwear products, which they use every day to improve their performance.

Diverse studies have proven that improved blood circulation delivers more oxygen and nutrients to the affected area, which in turn stimulates the body's natural healing process and accelerates recovery. This applies to athletes just as much as to people recovering from surgery.

Incrediwear integrates the Semiconductor elements germanium and carbon (carbon) into the bandage fabric, In conjunction with body heat, negative ions are released. These negative ions activate vibrations at the cellular level, which in turn are responsible for the blood circulation in the affected area. This increases blood circulation and simultaneously supports the body in healing.

If blood circulation in a specific area is improved, that body part can automatically be moved more easily and without pain. This leads to a general feeling of improvement much faster.

„The difference between Incrediwear and compression is enormous,“ says Jackson Corley, the founder of Incrediwear. „It's enough for an Incrediwear product to touch the skin. The speed of blood flow is immediately increased and the body's healing process is improved.“

For maximum success, it is recommended to wear Incrediwear products both during the day and at night in bed. Unlike compression wear, Incrediwear is extremely comfortable and can be worn around the clock without feeling restricted. Incrediwear wraps can help with everything from sprains and arthritis to muscle fatigue, plantar fasciitis, tendonitis, and back pain.

Professional athletes who swear by Incrediwear products know they deliver completely different results than compression products. Many people have also found that thanks to increased circulation and better healing outcomes, they no longer need to consider surgery. In fact, most users notice a significant difference almost immediately.

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