compression
Using Your HSA or FSA for Compression & Diabetic Socks: The Complete Guide
Compression and diabetic socks can qualify for HSA/FSA with a Letter of Medical Necessity. Here's what the IRS actually says, the 2026...
The Dr. Johnny's journal
Dr. Johnny's Blog for healthy, happy feet
Surgeon-backed guidance on circulation, diabetic foot care, and everyday comfort — written to actually help, not just sell socks.
compression levels
Compression Sock Levels Explained: 15–20, 20–30 and 30–40 mmHg
What do compression sock levels mean? A plain-English guide to mmHg and the three levels — 15–20 mmHg, 20–30 mmHg and 30–40...
compression
Compression Socks for Sitting All Day: What a Desk Job Does to Your Legs
Eight hours in a chair measurably swells your calves and ankles and cuts blood flow to your feet. Here's what's happening, what...
compression socks
Your Compression Socks Aren't Too Tight — You're Wearing Them Too High
Deep ring below the knee? Your compression socks probably aren't too tight — they're worn too high. The two-finger rule, the rolled-top...
compression socks
How Compression Socks Actually Work — A Surgeon Explains
How do compression socks actually work? A plain-English look at graduated compression — why they're firmest at the ankle, how your calf...
12-hour shift
Compression Socks for Nurses: How to Survive a 12-Hour Shift
The best compression socks for nurses on their feet all day — how compression eases tired, swollen legs on a 12-hour shift,...
circulation
Do Compression Socks Help With Swelling?
How compression socks reduce swelling in your legs, feet and ankles, which mmHg level to choose, and when to check with your...
20-30 mmhg
Why Nurses' Legs Hurt After a 12-Hour Shift (And the Fix That Actually Works)
You already know the feeling. You get home after a long shift, sit down for the first time in hours, and your...
blog
5 Signs Your Legs Are Asking for Help — And What to Do About Each One
Most people put up with uncomfortable legs for years before doing anything about it. The swelling that appears by late afternoon. The...
Blood Clot Awareness
Compression During Pregnancy & Postpartum: Myths, Safety & What to Know
Compression socks are often recommended during pregnancy and postpartum—but many women still feel unsure about when to use them, how they...
Blood Clot Awareness
Blood Clots in Women: Warning Signs You Should Never Ignore
Blood clots aren’t just a concern for older adults. Hormones, pregnancy, postpartum recovery, and long periods of immobility can all increase...
