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Compression for tired, achy legs and minor swelling
If your ankles feel puffy by the afternoon or your legs ache after a long day on your feet (or in a chair), graduated compression can help. It is snuggest at the ankle and eases off up the leg, which supports healthy circulation and helps relieve tired, achy legs and minor swelling.
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Which level should I choose?
Moderate (15-20 mmHg) is the everyday level most people start with: for tired legs, long days sitting or standing, and travel. Firm (the 20-30 mmHg class) is snugger and is usually worn when a doctor suggests firmer support. If you are unsure, start moderate, or ask your doctor which level suits you.
We do not sell 30-40 mmHg. That level is fitted and prescribed by a clinician.
Knee-high or thigh-high?
Most people only need knee-highs: the swelling and heaviness usually sit in the ankles and calves. Thigh-highs cover the knee and thigh too and stay up with a silicone-lined band. They take a little more effort to put on, so the thigh-high and donner set is a good way to start.
Small habits that help
- Put your socks on in the morning, before swelling builds.
- Raise your feet above your heart for 20 to 30 minutes when you can.
- Take short walks and flex your ankles when you sit for a long time.
- Take compression off at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
New swelling in one leg, swelling with pain, redness or warmth, or swelling with shortness of breath needs a doctor straight away. See when to see a doctor about leg swelling.
Try them for 30 days. Even worn, they can come back.
You cannot judge compression without wearing it. If something is not right within 30 days of delivery, tell us: we swap the size or refund you. Return shipping inside the US is free: we email you a prepaid label.
How returns work or email contact@compressionhouse.com
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Will compression socks help my swollen ankles?
Graduated compression can help relieve minor swelling and tired, achy legs, especially when you put the socks on in the morning and wear them through the day. Swelling that is new, painful, in one leg only, or comes with redness or breathlessness needs a doctor first.
Can I sleep in compression socks?
Most people take them off at bedtime. Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, wear them during the day and give your skin a rest at night.
What if I cannot pull a tight sock on?
Choose a zipper sock, which opens along the side, or use our Easy-On Kit: a frame donner you step into and rubber gloves that help you smooth the sock up without pinching.
Compression wear is not right for everyone. If you have peripheral artery disease, heart failure, fragile skin, open sores or reduced feeling in your feet, talk to your doctor before wearing it. New, painful or one-sided swelling needs a doctor, not a sock.