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Uses and Benefits of
Compression Socks or Stockings
Compression Socks and Compression
Stockings
What are Compression Socks or Stockings (Compression Hose)?
Compression socks and compression stockings are snug-fitting, stretchy socks or stockings that gently squeeze your foot or leg.
Compression stockings are elastic stockings that support healthy blood circulation. The pressure they put on your ankles and legs compresses the arteries and veins. Compression socks help the valves in your veins to function better, so the blood flows back to your heart without much difficulty. Lengths range from knee high, to thigh-high and as high as pantyhose or waist.
Compression socks, also called pressure socks by some people, aid to support healthy blood circulation for your calves, ankles and feet. You can either have ankle-length or knee-high socks.
They help manage varicose veins, spider veins and edema (swelling) and keep your legs from getting tired and achy.
Who Needs Compression Socks or Stockings?
- Edema
- Varicose or spider veins
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Lymphedema
- Shin splints
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Plantar Fasciitis
Types of Compression Socks
- The compression socks you can buy in a store or online without a prescription are less tight-fitting than medical compression socks or medical compression stockings. They feel slightly tighter than a regular pair of socks.
- Medical compression socks or stockings require a prescription and have a higher level of compression. They feel significantly tighter than regular socks.
Compression socks or stockings are available in a variety of lengths and styles. Knee-high is the most common length worn, but there are also thigh-high, pantyhose, or single-leg options. They are available in a variety of materials, colours, and patterns.
Many insurance companies cover most or all of the cost for prescribed compression socks or compression stockings.
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Compression Socks Benefits
LMC Specialists recommend compression stockings or socks as an effective treatment to help manage edema, varicose veins or spider veins that aren’t complicated.
Putting on compression stockings in the morning is best, as that is when our legs have less edema. This helps in assisting the valves in your veins to function well to support healthy circulation in your legs during the day.
Other examples of benefits include the following:
Sitting at a desk or travelling for long periods:
Working on your feet for long hours:
Pregnancy:
Post-Surgery:
Sitting at a desk or travelling for long periods:
Working on your feet for long hours:
Pregnancy:
Post-Surgery:
How to apply compression socks in 30 seconds or less
LMC Specialists recommend compression stockings or socks as an effective treatment to help manage edema, varicose veins or spider veins that aren’t complicated.
Putting on compression stockings in the morning is best, as that is when our legs have less edema. This helps in assisting the valves in your veins to function well to support healthy circulation in your legs during the day.
What Are The Best Compression Socks?
The best compression socks depend on the reason you need them. You may find the ones without a prescription fine for your needs.
Medical compression stockings or socks may be needed for some of the conditions listed above, like edema, varicose or spider veins, pregnancy, chronic venous insufficiency, and lymphedema. Although it can seem difficult to apply compression socks or take them off, most patients can get them on without much difficulty in 30 seconds or less!
LMC Specialists highly recommend visiting a specialist to assess your needs. Using compression socks or stockings for the wrong condition or improper pressure can worsen your condition. LMC Footcare has eight locations in Ontario to choose from for anyone that has asked to find “compression socks near me.”
Why Choose LMC
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Members of the Approved Provider Network (APN)
Collaborative and Convenient Approach
While a referral is not required to see our Chiropodists, we keep your family physician informed every step of the way with assessment and treatment summaries.
If your question is “where can I find compression stockings near me”, we have eight easily accessible locations in Ontario. Brampton, Vaughan, Oakville, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Midtown Toronto, Barrie, Ottawa, with more coming soon.
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