Wearing compression socks while standing for long periods of time, or sitting for long periods of time, reduces the amount of swelling in the lower limbs....
Wearing compression socks offers a variety of benefits. These benefits range from everyday comfort for your feet and lower legs to overcoming venous deficiencies. Regardless of your goal in wearing...
Many people hear the words ‘compression socks‘ and immediately think, ‘I’m too young for those!’ What they don’t realize is, no matter your age or activity level, compression socks can...
Historically, people have been wearing compression socks to treat venous disorders and insufficiencies. These are typically 'medical-grade' compression socks, with very high grades of compression to the feet and legs....
Compression stockings specifically help push blood up the legs and towards the heart. They come in all shapes and sizes, from knee-highs and thigh-highs to full or maternity pantyhose....
Compression socks and stockings bring up negative connotations of 'getting old' with a lot of my patients. But this is far from the truth....