Medically reviewed by Sarah Richards, DPM Key Takeaways Compression socks help improve blood flow and can be worn all day for reasons like reducing leg swelling or the risk of blood clots.Talk to your ...

Compression stockings, also known as compression socks, are specially made socks that fit tighter than normal so they gently squeeze your legs. Wearing them helps improve your blood flow and reduces ...

In most cases, a doctor will recommend removing compression socks before going to bed. But they may advise wearing them overnight if you have venous ulcers or are recovering from venous surgery.