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WHAT ARE COMPRESSION SOCKS AND WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THEM? WHY WEAR COMPRESSION STOCKINGS

WHAT ARE COMPRESSION SOCKS AND WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM THEM? WHY WEAR COMPRESSION STOCKINGS Compression stockings, or vascular compression garments are designed to aid blood circulation of the lower extremities. Essentially they are tight socks, stockings or panty hose, these socks are graduated, meaning there is higher pressure at the ankle that becomes gradually less at the knee and up into the thigh, in this way they help to squeeze blood and fluids in the tissues back into ...the circulatory system and aid the veins in returning blood back to the heart. WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSIDER WEARING COMPRESSION SOCKS Tired, aching, heavy feeling legs Leg swelling Varicose veins Venous insufficiency Post-thrombotic syndrome Healed venous ulcer Active venous ulcer Lymphedema Extended periods of sitting and standing on regular basis post pregnancy frequent air travels Athletes/runners/ marathon runners Another benefit of compression: it can help you keep your youthful looking legs and healthy veins. In other words, you don't have to surrender to the aging of your legs and feet -- you can fight back!