Why do some people wear thigh high and others wear pantyhose compression stockings?
Thigh high compression stockings go all the way to the top of your thigh so while they provide support on and above the knee, they do not provide compression to the groin or hip.
Read more »Can I cut off the feet of my compression stockings?
Please do not cut off the feet on any of your compression stockings. Compression stockings must have the foot portion because it acts like an anchor for the compression stockings.
Read more »What is the difference between compression stockings for men and compression stockings for women?
People often wonder if there is a difference between compression stockings that are for men and compression stockings that are for women. Manufacturers label them different, put different pictures on the box, etc, etc.
Read more »I have been wearing thigh high compression stockings with silicone band, but I have developed an allergic reaction to the silicone, what can I do?
Irritation from the silicone top band of your thigh high compression stockings is not fun. Here are some things you can do.
Read more »I had a lot of swelling in my legs and after wearing my compression stockings, and now they fall down. What can I do?
When you start wearing compression stockings, the swelling in your legs will begin to reduce. The swelling in your legs may reduce to the point that your compression stockings will be too big for your legs and slide down.
Read more »My knee high compression stockings roll down because I have a large calf. What should I do?
A good thing to have on your compression stockings is a silicone border. Knee high compression stockings with silicone borders will grip the top of the calf and prevent any sliding or rolling.
Read more »When I put on my compression stockings, I roll them up and I have a really hard time putting them on. Why is that?
Think of compression stockings like a bunch of rubber bands. When you roll or bunch the stocking, all of the material gets condensed into one spot. Then it’s like trying to put a big roll of rubber bands over foot all at once, which is very tight.
Read more »Why do I need to wash my Compression Stockings every night?
When you wear your compression stocking all day, they stretch out on your legs. So at the end of the day when you take off your stockings, you can see that they are larger than when you originally pulled them out of the package. Washing your compression stocking not only cleans the fabric, it also allows the compression stocking to return to their original shape and size.
Read more »Expert Review: Mediven Motion Sport
The Mediven Motion Sport is a superior athletic compression sock for both men and women. Designed and manufactured with futuristic threads and materials, the Motion Sport is a sock that wicks away moisture and pulls heat away from the skin.
Read more »Compression Stockings for Pregnant Mothers
Many changes occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy, which have a profound effect on the legs. This article provides an in-depth explanation of the effect of pregnancy in the vein health, some preventive measures to ensure better leg health and the benefits of compression stockings for pregnant mothers.
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