Support Socks are designed to reduce leg pain caused by a variety of vein-related conditions

Do you suffer from achy, crampy legs? Support socks might be a good solution. To learn more about socks that support your legs, read on.

What are support socks?

Support socks are used to help relieve the symptoms of venous insufficiency. Venous insufficiency is a condition in which the veins do not efficiently return blood from the legs to the heart. In healthy veins, the valves in the veins channel blood flow toward the heart. But, when these valves are damaged, the blood leaks and pools in the legs and feet. The result is leg swelling and pain in the legs, including aching and cramping.

Support socks use compression to help treat venous insufficiency. When compression is applied to the leg, blood flow through the veins is increased. The increased blood flow helps to relieve pain symptoms.

Who should wear support socks?

Healthcare professionals sometimes recommend the use of support socks in individuals with the following health conditions:

• Varicose veins
• Spider veins
• Phlebitis
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Post surgical edema
• Pregnancy

Support socks also may be recommended to healthy individuals who travel long distances and must sit for hours at a time. During long airplane trips, for example, due to reduced mobility, blood flow can pool in the legs, resulting in swollen ankles and feet and achy, sore legs. Support socks can help promote blood flow and reduce leg discomfort.

Only your healthcare provider can tell you if support socks are right for you. For more information, talk to your doctor.

Where can I purchase support socks?

Support socks are available at pharmacies, retail shops and online. For more information about support socks, please browse the menu on this page.

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