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 ...

Compression socks can improve circulation, reduce blood clots, and ease swelling. Compression socks can benefit people with varicose veins, diabetes, and venous ulcers. To choose the right compression ...

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition that occurs when blood clots form in veins deep inside your body. These clots can occur anywhere in the body. However, this condition often affects the lower ...

Vein-related problems are becoming one of the more common chronic conditions in the United States. About 40 percent of the US population may be affected by chronic venous insufficiency, a condition ...

The study used a randomised controlled double-blinded design to test the functional recovery effects of wearing compression socks. Study participants did a treadmill test to exhaustion two weeks ...

A new study provides scientific evidence to support the idea that your compression socks are not just fashionable, they’re also functional. The study, published in the February issue of the Journal of ...