Should I Sleep with Ankle Compression?

Yes, wearing a compression ankle brace while sleeping can be very beneficial. When we sleep, our bodies are relaxed and our ankles are more susceptible to involuntary movements and misalignment. Compression ankle support brace provide constant support and stability, reducing the likelihood of sudden twisting or rotating, which further protects against straining an already injured Achilles tendon or ankle.

Stabilize the Ankle: During sleep, the body may change positions unconsciously. Wearing a compression ankle brace can provide continuous and stable support for the ankle, preventing it from twisting or shifting excessively and reducing the risk of pulling and injuring the Achilles tendon due to unintentional movements during the night, which is particularly important for Achilles tendonitis patients to prevent their condition from worsening.

Promote Blood Circulation: The body's metabolism is still going on at night when you sleep. The moderate pressure of the compression brace for ankle can promote blood return around the ankle, accelerate local blood circulation, help take away inflammatory factors and metabolic waste, create a good physiological environment for Achilles tendon repair, reduce pain and swelling caused by inflammation, and promote Achilles tendon inflammation to subside and recover.

Maintain Muscle and Achilles Tendon Tension: During sleep, muscles relax and Achilles tendon tension is easily imbalanced. Ankle brace compression sleeve can maintain the proper tension of muscles and Achilles tendon, preventing excessive relaxation or abnormal contraction, avoiding structural changes or micro-injury accumulation of the Achilles tendon due to changes in tension, so that the Achilles tendon can be in a relatively appropriate state at night, which is conducive to long-term rehabilitation and maintenance.