What are Compression Stockings?
Compression stockings are like panty hose but with compression. Compression hose can help treat symptoms of venous insufficiency like leg pain, fatigue, swelling, achy, or unsightly varicose or spider veins. Compression hose apply gradual pressure to the legs starting with tightness at the foot that lessen as it moves up…
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Mobility is Life
The ability to move, uninhibited, is the greatest gift. Can you do what you want to do without limitations? Lack of activity can quickly lead to immobility, especially among the older members of our population. The less you move, the less you want to move, then it hurts when you…
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What to look for in a Vein Center
There all kinds of vein centers that seem to be “popping” up all over, so how do you know which is the best? It is ok to ask the office questions about their expertise. You want to make sure you are using someone that has been just treating venous disease…
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So, why do I have to wear compression hose?
The short answer is; because they can help control leg pain and swelling! Compression hose make the superficial veins smaller so there is less room for excess blood and fluid to accumulate in and around them. They help most people at least a little. They are not a cure. They…
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