The Benefits:

  • Boost circulation in the legs
  • Support veins and reduce pooling of blood in leg veins
  • Diminish leg swelling
  • Reduce orthostatic hypotension, alleviating lightheadedness or unsteadiness
  • Help prevent venous ulcers
  • Reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the legs
  • Alleviate pain caused by varicose veins
  • Reverse venous hypertension
  • Improve lymphatic drainage

The Science:

Compression socks apply gentle pressure to the legs and ankles, which may:

  • Reduce the diameter of major veins, increasing blood flow volume and velocity
  • Promote blood flow upward toward the heart
  • Prevent blood from pooling in the foot or flowing into superficial veins