Learn the Hidden Danger of Spanx and Skinny Jeans

Sure, they feel tight, but did you know there's a hidden danger of Spanx and skinny jeans? And that's a big problem, because so many women love to rock these style staples? To begin with, let's take an impromptu poll: raise your hand if you’ve ever squeezed into shape wear so that little-black-dress fit just a bit better. Or if your jeans were ever so snug that they could be painted on your legs.

So many of us have, and why not? It seems like a foolproof way to look our best without having to suffer through hours at the gym or through weeks of deprivation. But there is a catch: spending too much time in restrictive clothing and shape wear can actually take a toll on your body. Especially if you mix restrictive clothing with your summer air travel.

Danger of Spanx and Tight Clothing for Your Health

Wearing tight clothes like skinny jeans or shape wear may restrict circulation in your legs. It leaves your blood stagnant and can worsen varicose veins.

These garments also put added pressure on your abdomen. Eventually, that pressure travels down to your legs, ultimately hindering your blood flow.

After a few hours in Spanx, skinny jeans or other restrictive garments, you may start to experience:

Tingling and Numbness

Since shape wear has to put a lot of pressure on your midsection to keep your rolls in check, it also restricts circulation to your lower body. Over time, if you wear these garments frequently, you may develop a condition called meralgia paresthetica, with symptoms like numbness, pain, and tingling in your legs and feet.

Varicose Veins or Blood Clots

Unfortunately, restrictive clothing can also affect your vein health. When your midsection is on lockdown, it’s tough for blood to get down to your legs and feet (see above.) But it’s also tough for the blood already in your lower extremities to get back up to your heart when it has to pass through the compression zone. That means blood can pool in your lower body, putting pressure on your veins until they bulge and become visible through your skin (spider veins).  With repetitive wear, the damage to your veins may be cumulative, and may even increase your risk of blood clots, since varicose veins are a risk factor for DVT (deep vein thrombosis, a condition in which blood clots form in the deep veins of your legs.)

Stay Safe and Smooth with Shapewear

Now, we know how great your shapewear is, so we’re not telling you to throw it out the window. Instead, we’re suggesting caution. Don’t wear restrictive garments all day, every day, And especially avoid these clothing types when you’re flying or traveling by car for extended periods of time. Instead, leave them for special events with limited hours. And when you are wearing them, give your circulatory system and veins a little help by taking walking breaks: the movement will get your calf muscles pumping, which can help get blood flowing into and out of your legs.

And remember: if you have any symptoms of varicose veins or blood clots, follow these important steps. Stop wearing your Spanx right away, and see if your symptoms improve. Then, if you still notice issues, contact the office right away and request a consultation .

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