Anyone tried compression sleeves?

[Bob]

Something like this...
https://www.stromgren.com/products/120-compression-sleeves.php


Supposed to have an effect on blood flow, healing time, etc. 

Just wondering.

[flashyfingers]

I love compression. It really increased healing time, especially if you use ice packs. I used compression right below my elbow. I felt better the same day. You have to be really careful with how much you compress. I wouldn't do it for more than a day or two, and definitely never sleep with the device on. EVER.

Ice therapy helps a ton, too. This is all in regards to tennis elbow and golfer's elbow.

[hardy_practice]

I'd advise one if your finger work is affecting your elbow.  I used one to get through some intensive finger work a few years ago.  Eventually you build up the required ligamental/facia support and it's not needed.  That's as long as you've got good technique in the first place.  

[Bob]

How long do you use those for?   It looked like they were supposed to be used during exercise and maybe afterward, if they actually speed up healing.  Reducing soreness sounded good, even if things don't actually heal faster.   Who wants to be sore?

What's wrong with leaving them on?  They're too tight/restrict the bloodflow too much?  I thought they were supposed to increase bloodflow, but I also found a post about someone getting cold feet while wearing compressions socks.  They do have different strengths though I think. 

[hardy_practice]

I had no idea how to use it.  I'd put it on to practice and leave it on for 1/2 hour or so after.  I did some googling - there's no scientific evidence for what they do/how they work.  A friend who is an orthopaedic surgeon spents all day handing them out.  She was surprised there's no science behind it. 

[flashyfingers]

I would think it works like this: injury causes the body to produce more white cells and blood pressure rises. The heart works harder. The heart works in response to the calls that your hands are making, when they are in pain. If you put the compression sleeves on, your heart does not sense a difference in blood pressure drops or calls for help when you start working with your hands (excessively and violently). I am no doctor, but it makes sense to me!

[hardy_practice]

I would say it gives you an extra layer of fascia (so unappreciated a structure) which prevents injury.

[Bob]

How tight are real compressions sleeves, etc. compared to... Just wrapping you arm in one of those elastic bandages?  The sleeves look expensive.  Those bandages are like $2-3 here.

[hardy_practice]

I used one like this for about £4:



Surely your health is worth it?

[flashyfingers]

I just got my pink ones in.

Basketball players use these, why not pianists!!

[Bob]

I went for a run the other day and pushed it.  At night I wrapped up with the cheapy $2 bandages, looked like a mummy. 

Possibly less delayed muscle soreness the next day.  Like there was a dampening effect.  That seems worth it, except it was a pain to put the bandages on and a little weird to sleep with that stuff on.  I was wondering if it's worth it compared to living with some delayed muscle soreness.... (I guess I have my answer, because I exercised today and I'm not wrapping myself in that stuff.)


I saw a finger wrapped up.  Just get smaller width bandage wrap and you're set.

[flashyfingers]

I practice things I shouldn't be touching for years, with compression sleeves on. It helps me a lot. I feel no pain. It's like it helps me keep track of bad habits and holds me back.

[Bob]

Compression anything for clothing I guess.

https://www.tommiecopper.com/product/mens-half-finger-compression-gloves


I saw a compression face mask the other day. 

[hardy_practice]

I practice things I shouldn't be touching for years, with compression sleeves on. It helps me a lot. I feel no pain. It's like it helps me keep track of bad habits and holds me back.

That doesn't make sense.  There's nothing you 'shouldn't be touching for years' if you technique is correct.  Speed takes time, yes.

[flashyfingers]

That doesn't make sense.  There's nothing you 'shouldn't be touching for years' if you technique is correct.  Speed takes time, yes.

My technique is pretty awesome, then. lol