Jobst® Firm Support Pantyhose belongs to a class of products known as compression garments or hose, which have traditionally been used to ease the symptoms of varicose veins, by allowing the blood to move more effectively up the veins toward the heart, thereby stopping it from flowing backward, and pooling in the veins.

Compression garments, such as Jobst® Firm Support Pantyhose, have been found to aid with alleviating varicose veins. In general, when compared to other medical treatments, compression stockings are a rather simple and inexpensive way to manage this condition. However, these garments are not a cure for vein issues, nor will they eliminate varicose veins. What they may do is make the symptoms more manageable.

They may manage the symptoms we talked about earlier, including aching, heaviness and swelling. In some cases, they may prevent the veins from becoming more compromised, as well as reduce the potentiality for developing blood clots on long trips, where sitting or standing for long periods is required.

They work by applying gradient pressure, starting with the most pressure beginning at the ankles, and working its way up the leg, but applying less pressure as it goes. Often, these garments come in different strengths, and are usually prescribed by a physician or other health care provider.

These kinds of garments usually range in price from about $50-$125, and Jobst® Firm Support Pantyhose are actually fairly moderately priced. In fact, on this website, they are currently on sale for about $285 for 4 pairs. Jobst® is a product which is often recommended by doctors and health care providers. They have a long history of providing consumers and doctors with garments and devices used for a variety of medical purposes.

• May manage varicose veins, as well as other vein issues

• Not a cure
• Are more expensive than regular socks and hose

Jobst® Firm Support Pantyhose may actually be a viable way for individuals who are not interested in using medical procedures to address varicose veins, manage the symptoms of this condition, and enable their veins to work more effectively. In many ways, it is an artificial way to support the veins themselves, and enable the weakened valves to push the blood through the veins.

However, some people have found holistic methods to be effective in improving the strength of both their vein walls and valves. Diosmin 95®, an element used extensively in Europe to ease varicose veins, has recently been released in the U.S. This is exciting for many of us in the holistic market, because it has been shown to effectively and safely increase the activity of neuramediators in the veins, in order to strengthen the tissues. In clinical studies, it has been shown to be valuable in preventing and easing varicose veins, as well as reversing them in some cases.