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Medical Compression Stockings and Socks

Compression stockings are designed to provide support to the legs and veins, assist with circulation, and minimize swelling. They are available in a wide variety of styles, materials and colors. Compression levels of medical socks are 20-30, 30-40 or 40-50 mmHg. Since they are considered a medical treatment, a physician needs to prescribe.

Performance and Recovery Socks

Whether it’s during the actual event, after the event, or even while traveling, athletes are making graduated compression socks part of their everyday attire. These socks help to flush out the lactic acid built up in the leg during exercise, relieving tired, aching legs and exercise-induced muscle soreness.

Who Should Wear Them

You will benefit from compression socks if you have a job or a lifestyle that demands sitting or standing for long periods of time, are pregnant, have small varicose veins and spider veins or get swollen legs or ankles at the end of the day.

Medical Prescription and Insurance Coverage

Since our products are considered as a medical treatment for a variety of conditions, your health insurance plan may cover the cost of items with a medical doctor’s prescription.

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How they work

Compression stockings are designed to provide support to the legs and veins, assist with circulation, and minimize swelling. The compression is graduated, with the strongest support starting at the ankles and gradually decreasing towards the top of the garment. This gradual support works in conjunction with the pumping action of the calf muscles, which also assist with circulation.

A common myth is that compression stockings will cut off circulation. When fitted and worn properly, compression stockings help with your circulation, not reduce or restrict it. The sock helps reduce the stretching of the vein walls and allow the valves to close properly and improves overall circulation.

Compression garments are categorized by classes. These classes consist of compression ranges, which are measured in mmHg---meaning millimeters of mercury, the universal form of measurement used for this type of garment. There are designated medical indications for each compression class.

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