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

For years, doctors have been warning us of the dangers of a sedentary lifestyle. Sitting and standing for extended periods of time can lead to circulation issues down the road, especially as we get ...

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 ...

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 suffer from foot pain related to a nerve condition that is often described as numbness, tingling, or a pins and needles sensation, some say compression socks for neuropathy may help.

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 ...

Compression socks are a deceptively simple accessory with a myriad of recovery benefits for runners, travelers, and people who spend all day on their feet. The right style of compression socks can ...

Running a single mile — at about a 10-minute pace — consists of 1,700 steps. And each one of those steps produces ground reaction forces of about two and a half times your body weight. And you know ...

These socks prove that not all “tight socks” are the same ...