At Edge Health, we’re always looking for simple, effective ways to help our patients feel better in their day to day lives. One small change that can make a big difference? Compression socks.
Whether you spend long hours on your feet, sit at a desk most of the day, travel frequently, or stay active through exercise, compression socks offer meaningful support for circulation, comfort, and recovery.
Here are five key ways compression socks can benefit your health:
1. Improved Circulation
Compression socks provide gentle, graduated pressure that helps move blood efficiently from the lower legs back toward the heart. This improved circulation can reduce blood pooling in the legs and support overall vascular health—especially for people who stand or sit for extended periods.
2. Reduced Swelling (Edema)
Swelling in the feet, ankles, and lower legs is common during long workdays, travel, pregnancy, or certain health conditions. Compression socks encourage proper fluid movement, helping decrease swelling and leaving your legs feeling lighter and more comfortable.
3. Relief from Leg Fatigue and Aching
Tired, heavy, or sore legs at the end of the day are something many people experience. By supporting the muscles and veins in the lower legs, compression socks can reduce discomfort, improve endurance, and help you stay comfortable throughout your daily activities.
4. Support for Varicose and Spider Veins
Compression socks are often recommended to help manage symptoms linked to varicose and spider veins, such as aching, throbbing, and heaviness. Regular use may also help slow progression and provide ongoing symptom relief.
5. Enhanced Recovery After Activity
Athletes and active individuals frequently use compression socks to support muscle recovery. Improved circulation can help reduce post-exercise soreness and fatigue, allowing you to return to the activities you love more comfortably.
Proudly a Canadian Company!
Lunatik Athletiks Inc. is a “Designer Compression” company in the medical and athletic market. We are committed to creating synergies of fabulous design with a specific focus on medical efficacy so you can express your unique personality while gaining the medical benefits of graduated compression! We are committed to designing fabulous, bespoke compression garments that you are excited to wear. We encourage and promote preventative medicine while helping to achieve optimal leg health. From extreme endurance athletic endeavors or a walk to work we strive to share our passion for expression with a premium fit and function. Thoughtfully designed in Canada and worn all over the globe!
If you’re curious whether compression socks are right for you, our team is here to help! Patients are welcome to ask Dr. Meghan or Dr. Julie for more information and to get properly fitted today.
The right fit and compression level can make all the difference and we’re happy to guide you toward the option that best supports your health and lifestyle.
