Compression Stockings
Explained
Compression stocking AKA Medical Compression socks are socks especially designed to improve blood flow in your legs to prevent swelling and discomfort in your lower limbs.
They are also recommended by doctors for different reason such as:
- Achy or heavy legs
- Pregnancy
- Varicose veins
- Spider veins
- Post surgeries to prevent blood clots
![Compression stockings at Thornhill osteopathy clinic improve circulation and relieve leg pain, supporting better vascular health and mobility.](https://mlalymtozkvc.i.optimole.com/w:786/h:786/q:eco/f:best/https://clinic.osteopathycorner.com/wp-content/uploads/compression-stockings-service-osteopathycorner-thornhill.webp)
Compression Stockings
Explained
Compression stocking AKA Medical Compression socks are socks especially designed to improve blood flow in your legs to prevent swelling and discomfort in your lower limbs.
They are also recommended by doctors for different reason such as:
- Achy or heavy legs
- Pregnancy
- Varicose veins
- Spider veins
- Post surgeries to prevent blood clots
Need to Know about compression stockings
Compression socks must be worn early in the morning when you wake up before swelling starts in your legs and removed at the end of the day when you want to go to bed.
They come in different compressions from:
- Mild compression [15-20mmHg]
- Moderate compression [20-30mmHg]
- Extra firm [3-40mmHg]
![Compression stockings at Thornhill osteopathy clinic help reduce varicose vein pain by improving circulation, reducing swelling, and promoting better leg health.](https://mlalymtozkvc.i.optimole.com/w:500/h:333/q:eco/f:best/https://clinic.osteopathycorner.com/wp-content/uploads/varicose-veins-osteopathy-corner-thornhill.webp)
your doctor will choose the compression based on your condition. Medical compression stockings also come in various lengths based on the location of your varicose veins or condition. They also come closed or open toes.
- Knee High
- Thigh High
- Pantyhose
Stockings
Types of Compression Stockings
![Thigh-high compression stockings at Thornhill osteopathy clinic provide enhanced support for leg circulation, helping reduce varicose vein pain and swelling.](https://mlalymtozkvc.i.optimole.com/w:592/h:578/q:eco/f:best/https://clinic.osteopathycorner.com/wp-content/uploads/thigh-high-compression-stockings-osteopathycorner-thornhill.webp)
Knee High
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Knee High
![Compression pantyhose at Thornhill osteopathy clinic provide full-leg support, improving circulation and relieving pain from varicose veins and swelling.](https://mlalymtozkvc.i.optimole.com/w:592/h:578/q:eco/f:best/https://clinic.osteopathycorner.com/wp-content/uploads/pantyhose-compression-stockings-osteopathycorner-thornhill.webp)
Panythose
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Maternity
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Men
![Open-toe compression stockings at Thornhill osteopathy clinic offer unisex support, enhancing circulation and reducing leg pain and swelling for all-day comfort.](https://mlalymtozkvc.i.optimole.com/w:592/h:578/q:eco/f:best/https://clinic.osteopathycorner.com/wp-content/uploads/open-toe-compression-stockings-osteopathycorner-thornhill.webp)
Open Toe - Unisex
Our Certified Compression stocking specialist
When you book your no obligation compression socks assessment session, our trained staff will look at your doctor’s prescription and conduct an assessment and measurement of your legs. Finally we will help you choose the best option based on your doctors prescription, condition and preference and our specialist will also educate you on wear and care of your compression stockings.