About Compression Stockings

Compression stockings don’t have the fashion cache of other types of legwear, but they bring some important benefits to the table. Because compression stockings improve leg circulation and support the venous system, they play an important role in preventing unsightly varicose veins. And for people with certain health conditions, compression stockings aren’t just helpful - they’re necessary.

So who can benefit from compression stockings? The answer may surprise you. Here’s a comprehensive list of common compression stocking wearers:

On Your Feet

Anyone in a work environment that leads to long hours on their feet can benefit from the support that compression stockings offer:

• healthcare workers
• bank tellers
• construction workers
• store clerks and retail management
• teachers

Compression stockings help people in these professions because staying on your feet for hours on end can cause leg swelling and varicose veins. Don’t let your career be ruined or interrupted by varicose vein treatment - use compression stockings daily instead.

On the Go

Travelers taking long flights or car, bus, or train trips may experience reduced blood flow in the legs. Reduced blood flow causes a problem because it could lead to dangerous, life-threatening clots.

Baby on Board

Compression stockings also benefit pregnant women. Pregnant women have added weight and blood volume that pushes against the veins in the leg, leading to circulation problems and varicose veins. Don’t let your post-pregnancy period be filled with varicose vein treatment. Compression stockings can alleviate tired, achy pregnancy legs.

Chronic Conditions

Patients with chronic conditions are who we usually think of when we think of who buys compression stockings. Compression stockings may benefit those with:

• arthritis
• diabetes
• venous insufficiency and other venous disorders
• varicose and spider veins
• blood clotting disorders, such as post thrombotic syndrome and deep vein thrombosis

After surgery, patients often use some varieties of compression stockings to reduce the risk of blood clots.

Those with chronic conditions may require prescription-strength stockings, but pregnant women, travelers, and those who work on their feet often use compression stockings that deliver less pressure. Some common brands of compression stockings include Juzo, Sigvaris, Mediven, and Jobst.