Wednesday, Oct 09 2024

New to Compression Socks? A Beginner's Guide to Everything You

By A Mystery Man Writer

Compression socks have become increasingly mainstream, especially for athletes and nurses. Yet, many people still have questions about what they are, what they do, and who should wear them. To help answer some of those questions and to make it easy to know when and how to start using compression socks, here’s a compression sock overview. What are Compression Socks? Compression socks, sometimes referred to as compression stockings, are socks that are made to fit tighter than regular socks. The result is that they provide a gentle squeeze of the legs, which is generally tightest at the toes, foot, and ankle and gets looser as it goes up the leg. The primary purpose of compression socks is to promote circulation. They do this by applying pressure to the legs and essentially mimicking your leg muscles’ ability to pump blood back