Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use. "Compression for lower extremities ...

Compression boots used to be something you’d only see in physical therapy clinics and pro training facilities, but like massage guns, the technology has become a lot more accessible. As a runner and ...

Dear Dr. Roach: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people ...

After enduring years of misdiagnoses, I finally discovered that the persistent swelling, pain and disproportionate fat accumulation in my legs were due to lipedema—a chronic condition affecting ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: Would you please address how to use compression socks? I sit most of the day, so wearing the socks helps my legs to feel less heavy and tired by the end of the day. Are there people ...

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"Compression boots were initially designed to treat various medical conditions related to poor circulation and fluid retention," explains Dr. Sanchez. It's only recently that compression therapy has ...