Blood circulates through the body through a series of blood vessels called veins and arteries by means of the pumping mechanism of the heart. Arteries generally pump blood away from the heart to facilitate distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues.

Veins generally help to return the blood back to the heart. Our venous return system involves valves within the veins that prevent backflow of blood. When the venous system is insufficient, the blood can sometimes flow backward and pool in the legs. This is when compression hosiery can be helpful.

Prescription compression hosiery is very snug garments with carefully designed gradients of pressure giving the most compression in the foot and ankle and progressively less up the leg. This compression gradient promotes better venous and lymphatic return by influencing the pressure of the circulatory system within your legs.