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 ...

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 ...

Anti-embolism socks place pressure on the legs to increase circulation. In doing so, they reduce a person’s risk of blood clots. A doctor may recommend them for someone who is unable to leave their ...

If you have plantar fasciitis, you know that the pain it can cause is no joke. This common problem affects 1 in 10 people, who range in activity level from sedentary to athletic. The good news is that ...