Diabetic socks refer to looser-fitting socks that prevent skin irritation and protect the feet. They are different than compression socks, which are generally tight-fitting and aim to prevent swelling ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you’re fed up with sore, tired and swollen legs, or you need relief from poor circulation, then compression socks are exactly what you need. Whether you spend your days on your feet, seated at a ...

For anyone familiar with the strains of long hours on their feet or intense workouts, discomfort in the legs, particularly the shins and calves, is all too familiar. That’s where compression socks ...