They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks ...

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 ...

Compression socks apply pressure to your lower legs. This can help to increase blood flow and boost circulation, which can be especially helpful if you have venous insufficiency. Compression socks and ...

For years, doctors have been warning us of the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time can lead to circulation issues down the road, especially as we get ...

In the same way you have different shoes for different occasions, your sock collection is probably more diverse than you think. You’ve got everyday socks, no-show socks, dress socks and, of course, ...

These socks prove that not all “tight socks” are the same ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

From long flights to pregnancy and diabetes, many circumstances and conditions can cause pain and swelling in the legs, ankles, and feet. Enter compression socks and stockings — specially designed ...

Sitting or standing still for long periods of time can cause your blood to struggle against gravity. It wants to return up to the heart, but ends up pooling in the legs. "Compression stockings are one ...

Original Medicare does not cover compression socks or stockings as durable medical equipment (DME), except for specific conditions such as lymphedema or chronic venous insufficiency in the legs. For ...

Compression socks increase circulation by applying pressure to the tissues surrounding the blood vessels in the feet, ankles, and lower legs. They are available over the counter or by prescription ...