Category: Compression Socks

The Benefits of Compression Legwear

March is national Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, a public health initiative aimed at raising awareness of this commonly occurring medical condition. According to the American Heart Association, up to 2 million Americans are affected annually by DVT, more commonly known as blood clots. Yet, most Americans have little or no awareness of DVT, according to…

All About Compression Socks

A lot of the time, when you think of therapies and treatments for serious medical conditions, you think of different prescriptions and various specialty doctors. While medications and physicians are vital to recovery and ongoing healthcare, sometimes the biggest difference can be made by something as simple as a pair of socks. If you suffer…

How Compression Socks Work

Compression socks and stockings have a variety of benefits. They improve blood flow, lessen pain and swelling in the legs and reduce the risk of conditions resulting from poor blood circulation, such as deep vein thrombosis (DBT), which is a type of blood clot. Many different types of people wear them, including the elderly, pilots,…

The Benefits of Compression Wear

As we age, our bodies are enduring a whole slew of small ailments that eventually take a toll their toll. To relieve stress on joints caused by years of overuse, compression garments are a practical solution. You can find compression garments in the form of sleeves, socks, pantyhose, and a variety of other forms. Their…

What Is Deep Vein Thrombosis?

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in a deep vein in the body. Blood clots are where blood thickens and clumps together. Although deep vein blood clots may occur anywhere in the body, they mainly occur in the lower leg or thigh. The danger to these blood clots is that they…