I had to wear compression socks and even compression stockings after surgery to help prevent blood clots and pulmonary embolisms by placing pressure on my legs. The goal is to help lower the swelling ...

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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 ...

You’re not imagining it — your legs start to feel heavy, swollen and tired after sitting or standing for a while. If you don’t move around every 60 to 90 minutes, fluid starts to build up in your ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people ...

Holidaymakers are raving about a £29 travel essential that's helping to ease swollen ankles and tired feet on long haul ...