Best Thigh Supports 2024

Hurting or spraining your hamstring or quadriceps can be extremely painful and debilitating. If you are athletic and participate in sports, these injuries can set you back months, preventing you from continuing to exercise at the pace you're used to.

Luckily, you don't have to suffer. Here at Health and Care, our product experts have put together our guide to the Best Thigh Supports, including everything that you need to get back to feeling your best.


What Should I Bear in Mind When Choosing a Thigh Support?

Before you decide on what thigh support to buy, you need to consider what type and degree of support is needed.

Is it for long periods of rest is it for helping you transition back into a more active lifestyle? Below are the key points that you need to answer before purchase:

  • Is the support suitable for your stage of recovery?
  • Is the support suitable for the particular injury you have sustained?
  • How much movement does the support allow?

What Is Covered in This Guide?

Different thigh issues will require different qualities for the best and quickest treatment. In today's blog, we'll lay out our best thigh supports, explaining why they're so brilliant, as well as what they can be used for:


Best Overall Thigh Support 

Neo G Thigh & Hamstring Support

Neo G Thigh & Hamstring SupportWhy We Love It...

 Adjustable thigh and hamstring support allows varying compression
 Customisable support allows patients to treat themselves how they need
 Promotes good blood circulation throughout the thigh and hamstring

Ideal For...

 Reducing tendonitis pain
 Quadriceps and hamstring strains and sprains
 Abductor and adductor inflammation

Our Verdict: Suitable for tendonitis, quadriceps and hamstring strains and sprains, and abductor and adductor inflammation, the Neo G Thigh & Hamstring Support is ideal for anyone wants to have the highest leverage over the pressure on their injury. This support provides immediate relief, suitable for training, competing, recovering, work and home use – so you can get better at rapid speed.

Customer Verdict: "So glad I bought this. I have proximal hamstring tendonopathy and the strap really helped with sciatic pain." Sheila ★★★★★


Best Compression Thigh Support

LP Neoprene Compression Thigh Support

LP Neoprene Compression Thigh SupportWhy We Love It...

 Compresses and supports the affected area to promote blood flow
Compression reduces risk of incurring damage to tendons and ligaments
 Stretch fabric is easy to take on and off, without chafing or rubbing

Ideal For...

 Pain from tendonitis, pulled thighs and hamstrings
 Quick pain relief, promotion of healing
 Customised compression, coming in a velcro design

Our Verdict: The LP Neoprene Compression Thigh Support focuses on compressing the thigh area to promote blood flow throughout the thigh area. Combining velcro straps with stretchy, comfortable neoprene, this support can be adjusted according to each users' needs. If you need to improve flexibility using a compressive thigh support, give this one a shot. 

Expert Verdict from LP: "This is a brilliantly customisable treatment option for sufferers of sore, achy and generally tired thigh issues. For quick relief and support while going about your day, the LP Neoprene Compression Thigh support is a strong option."


Best Football Injury Thigh Support

Vulkan Classic Thigh Support

Vulkan Classic Thigh SupportWhy We Love It...

 Neoprene wicks away sweat to prevent friction and discomfort
Supports the thigh using therapeutic heat retention
 Relieves pain of muscle sprains and strains

Ideal For...

 Recovery during sporting activities
 Suits most users, with four sizing options available
 Rehabilitation following injury to the quadriceps or hamstrings

Our Verdict: The most common sign of a football related injury is strain or sprains sustained to the groin muscles. Made using quality four-way stretch material with a cotton lining, the Vulkan Classic Thigh Support works by stabilising your groin muscles and providing compression, slowly increasing blood flow to the affected area. The use of neoprene makes this a water-resistant product, perfect for sporting use to prevent sweating and irritation.

We spoke to the supplier, who said: "This is great for use during sports because of the highly breathable neoprene material. This means that your joints won't run together, causing pain and friction, and will keep you on the pitch all day long."


Best Elasticated Thigh Support

LP Elasticated Thigh Support

LP Elasticated Thigh SupportWhy We Love It...

 Surgical quality elastic provides optimal protection 
Compresses quadriceps and hamstrings to relieve pain
 Conforms to contour of the thigh to avoid slipping or riding up

Ideal For...

 Pain relief as well as stabilising the area
 Recovery during sporting activities
 Great value thigh support

Our Verdict: We love the LP Elasticated Thigh Support for its' fantastic value and simplistic design. Made using surgical quality elastic to provide excellent hygiene and comfort, this support bends to work around your unique body. This allows for coverage and pressure to be applied to the maximum area, ensuring that no sore spots or vulnerable areas are missed. For an intuitive support free of bells and whistles, try the LP Thigh support.

Expert Verdict from LP: "This is a super low maintenance option for people wanting a lightweight, washable thigh support. It's great value and does well due to its' simplicity and effectiveness."


Best Insulating Thigh Support  

LP Neoprene Thigh Support

LP Neoprene Thigh SupportWhy We Love It...

 Closed-cell neoprene retains heat, covered with nylon on both sides
Insulation keeps the area warm, increasing circulation
 Blood circulation promotes healing, making you get better quickly

Ideal For...

 Pain from tendonitis, injured quadriceps and hamstrings
 Day-to-day wear, giving unrestricted movement
 Customised compression, coming in a velcro design

Our Verdict: If you want thigh support with added warmth, the LP Neoprene Thigh Support is perfect for you. This design is made using closed-cell neoprene, increasing warmth in the area, which reduces muscle spasms and join stiffness. This is particularly helpful when playing sports, or when going about day-to-day activities, providing fantastic treatment of sore thighs, on top of a fantastically warm support. 

Expert Verdict from LP: "This neoprene is made of closed-cell neoprene to create a 'second layer of skin'. This is ideal for promoting blood flow, which as we all know promotes healing. We'd recommend this to anyone wanting a slightly cosier thigh support that can be worn while doing pretty much anything."


Choose the Right Thigh Support

Choosing the correct thigh support is important, as different supports have different qualities that might be appealing. For more information on our range of thigh supports, please see the Thigh Supports category on our website.


Should I Use a Thigh Support After Injury?

Unfortunately sprains and strains can be often unavoidable, especially if you forget to warm up before a work out. You can tell that you have experienced a sprain or strain in your thigh using the following indicators:

  • If you have pain, tenderness or weakness
  • If it is swollen or bruised
  • You cannot put weight on the affected leg without experiencing pain
  • If you have muscle spasms or cramping (Where your muscles painfully tighten on their own)

If you have sprained your thigh, we recommend always visiting your local GP first. Seeing as we're not all superhuman, the likelihood of sustaining a sprain or strain at least once in your life is high. Even more unfortunate is the long recovery process a pulled muscle can require. This isn't the best news for a seasoned athlete or regular sportsperson, however, we're sure one of the featured supports will get you back fighting fit in no time!

If you've tried any of these supports, what did you think of them? If not, have you tried any of our other products that you think deserve an honourable mention? Let us know in the comments down below.

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