Benefits of Compression:

Compression bands facilitate blood flow restriction for local healing anywhere below the band placement. This blood flow restriction concept of care is taking off in the rock climbing community as they are seeking greater recovery in their grip strength muscles; their first and last connectors to the wall.  They tend to pulse the band use - especially after working out to maintain the pump. Blood flow restriction brings a high tide of blood flow to a focal area of healing and muscle recovery. The arteries continue to pump blood in and the venous return is partially restricted.

Compressive bands also work as a basic extremity support in the gravity environment, that means workable support. Bodies always do better with compression input. Compression socks are popular for those in need for a reason.  This work has a greater amount of specific support compared to most compression sleeves or knee braces on the market.

Supporting the tissue with the bands facilitates trigger point release with every motion; weight bearing or not. Every move you make, every step you take a well placed band will be working out trigger points and decompressing the stressed muscle interface.  Acting as a fulcrum in a key area then enables trans fiber friction massage with motion.