Compression Socks and Hosiery

Who should use compression socks and hosiery?

About 90 % of venous problems in the legs are the result of venous insufficiency: it is a condition in which blood pools in vein rather than being efficiently pumped back to the heart, which can lead to varicose veins, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, blood clots and changes in the skin, including leg ulcers, and compression socks and hosiery can be used for all such vein diseases of the leg.

You should use compression socks and hosiery if you have:

• Heavy, hot or tired legs


• A feeling of tension, cramps, fatigue or stabbing in calves


• Swollen ankles


• First signs of small varicose veins

Also, you should use compression socks and hosiery if:

• Your daily work includes prolonged time on your feet or periods of sitting.

When you are lying flat on bed, only 10mmHg pressure is exerted on your ankle, however, the moment you are on your feet, with the force of gravity the pressure increases to 90mmHg. When you are walking, with the help of calf muscles pumping blood back to the heart, the pressure on ankle drops to 35mmHg, but as soon as you stop walking, it is back right up to 90mmHg!!

• You are a frequent traveler

Whenever your legs are restricted during a long journey, they’re going to have a hard time! If you stay seated and don’t move around, you may be at increased risk of developing Traveler’s Thrombosis, otherwise known as “Economy Class Syndrome” Symptoms can include:

-Swelling of one leg

-Numbness or tingling in one leg

-Pain or tenderness in one leg

-Increased warmth or redness in one leg

-shortness of breath

-Pain in the chest

• You are pregnant or planning to get pregnant

Complaints such as tiredness, restlessness, heaviness and tension in the legs, a tingling sensation and muscular cramp in the calf during the night, visibly swollen feet and varicose veins (first time moms have 30% chance of developing varicose veins during pregnancy, and second time on, the chances increase to 50%) are among the everyday problems facing the expectant mother and Compression socks and hosiery can prevent or reduce such discomfort experienced during pregnancy!!

How can I get compression socks and hosiery?

Compression socks and hosiery is prescribed “medication” for your feet. Depending on the severity of the condition, the doctor can choose to use a mild, moderate, strong or especially strong degree of compression.

Leg measurements are taken by our certified fitter, and the correct stocking is chosen for you during your visit.

**Most prescribed stockings are reimbursed by third party insurance plans. Check your plan today!