Compression socks and stockings are garments that apply various levels of pressure to the feet or legs to improve blood flow and decrease swelling. These circulation stockings help treat and prevent many issues such as edema, phlebitis, varicose veins, lymphedema, and deep vein thrombosis
Compression stockings may be applied to the arms or the legs and come in different classes or levels of compression. Level 0 /1 provides a mild form of compression while a class 2 and more specifically a class 3 compression garment provides a very high level of compression