How tight is it supposed to be? I got a 3, which is pretty tight but not circulation-stopping tight.
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I remember purchasing based on "size" and there was a measurement tool on their website. I would check that out first... mine is tight enough to stay on yet not so tight to inhibit circulation. http://www.bauerfeindusa.com/en/products/supports-orthoses/knee-hip-thigh/genutrain.html
138549
Please follow the size guidance in the Web site or on the back of paper box. It should be comfortable tight with good support to your knees.
138550
By the sizing chart's measurements I should have gotten a 4, but I got a 3 since I figured the material is knit and might loosen up a bit with use. The 3 fits me snug but comfortable and not restrictive at all. I think as long as you don't feel it is cutting off circulation or inhibiting your natural movement it is a good fit. If you do feel those things you might want to go a size up.
138551
Mine is just stick to my skin. I won't say it is tight as I can move freely. I have checked the official website on the size guide before I buy it. You may have a look.
138552
It is all very dependent on your own personal preference. Mine is definitely tight, but that is what I prefer so that it doesnt slip during the course of play.
138553
I wear this brace when I sleep sometimes. This brace is a compression brace and it works by reducing swelling in the joint. By reducing the swelling it reduces pain. It does also give support but I would not say thats it's main purpose. With that in mind it does not take much to reduce swelling and should not be tight. I found the longer I wore the brace the better my knees were and felt. If the brace was too tight I would not be comfortable wearing it for extended periods of time. I think a good way to judge the right pressure is.... You should not notice an obvious mark or difference in thickness of your leg above or below the brace where it ends. There should not be a bulge above or below... and even after removing there shouldnt be a noticeable mark. This brace has made a world of difference for me and actually returned my knees to a normal looking knee as the swelling in them from injuries and lymes disease. I am 45 and very athletic. I still cant run anymore but atleast I can move again and hope to run again someday. For now I cycle. Good luck! ps. I you are a guy you will probably go to tight. Men seem to believe if a little is good... Alot must be better. LOL NO NO NO!!!
138554
I use mine while doing aikido so I need the support but I also need to move freely without the brace sleeping. I guess it really depends on what your use in going to be. I need support but also need full range of motion so mine is tight but absolutely not circulation stopping. I look at this as a helping hand for my knee but not an absolute supporting structure if that makes sense. Hope this helps.
1846208
it stays in place a bit better than others, but not completly. i dont recomand(hurts more if not perfectly fit) it but it stays tighter than others
570981
Mine fits very tight and doesn't move at all, so it sounds like yours could get tighter.
985679
It is supposed to fit tightly. I got a size larger than my usual size, but now I wish I had not. When it is wet it stretches a bit. A friend of mine got her usual size and it fit well. I would advise you to buy your usual size. I hope this helps. By the way, I love this product. I do aquatic exercise, and the pool isn't always as warm as I would like, but this makes a big difference.
196884
I would recommend a medium. But it still may be tight. You might need to break it in a bit.
2235759
Hi there, and yes it's a small to medium. You would need a large, reason why the small to medium would be way to tight and cut of your circulation. I would recommend a large, to where it still works and feels good at the same time. I love this compression sock, it really works. My pain in my heal has reduced allot, use to have my sock on everyday but not anymore. Hope it works for you
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Comfort is something that you can control. I keep mine breathable while im at work, bht when im working out at home i tighten it up when im running. pushups and situps. So there is not real suggestion on compression, just adjust it to your comfort and exercise. Im running a medium via the size chart too and it is a little snug as well.
71697
If you can, get an X-large they have it (not sure that they do). Even then, I suspect it will be too tight. I got a large and I am a 40C. Could not wear it. I did manage to get it on, but it painfully cut into my underarms and under bra area, and my shoulders were still rolling forward.
646608
I have a queen with a 3" matress topper and its a tight squeeze but it does fit and its so worth it once you get it on . I cussed a little during the process, but afterwords "oooh yeahhh"
1026155
I'm not sure how you guys are wearing this, but maybe I put the band on backwards? It's stretched out to ~18ish in and I think it would it snug on 19. My arms are 12in and I wrap it around almost 1.5 times. I think it would work!
2182424
Yes. I pull them tight but I have to allow for circulation. I had no idea the thing would be this big and heavy. I am using it by just laying it on my knee while I am lying down.
1960911
Mine feels snug, I just checked it. Although I don't move it much, and have had mine for about a year.
2130517
Hmm. It seemed like mine loosened up once it was a little warm. I'm not sure though. Did you ask the distributor for feedback?
1110531
Good question. I am about same size and I got a large. So hard to get on and so tight I couldn't stand it. It may be that tightness is what makes it work. Not knowing I didn't get another. I would suggest an XL, but that may defeat its purpose.
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Go for the next size, better safe than sorry. It actually adjusts. Good luck!
309281
Yes, this was a gift for my daughter-in-law, who had been looking for one for years, so I emailed the question to her. This is her reply: Yes, its pretty tight...probably my Mom's from 1960 is a bit tighter, but not hugely so...
1935654
It might be tight. It fits me pretty snug and im pretty average. It is adjustable but I'm not sure if you would have enough slack.