I had to wear compression socks and even compression stockings after surgery to help prevent blood clots and pulmonary embolisms by placing pressure on my legs. The goal is to help lower the swelling ...

They’re often recommended for people with vein-related conditions, but they can be useful in other situations, too.

Jennifer Steinhoff, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in sports medicine. She practices sports medicine and non-operative orthopedics in Wisconsin. Compression socks—also ...

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Whether you struggle with swelling, foot fatigue, or plantar fasciitis, these doctor-recommended compression socks can help. The Dr. Motion Solid Copper Infused compression socks are anti-microbial, ...

Q: 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 who should not ...

It seems everyone is practicing Pilates and for good reasons. A recent study found that the popular body exercise may significantly improve flexibility and endurance, while another study concluded ...

It doesn’t matter how much you love your running shoes, your feet won’t be happy if you’re wearing the wrong running socks. Your socks are the only thing you wear that directly interacts with your ...

Pregnancy can mean the swelling of, well, just about everything—feet and legs included. The thought of a tight-fitting sock may not spark joy, but the best pregnancy compression socks are easy to get ...