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 mmHg — and who each one is for.
Eight hours in a chair measurably swells your calves and ankles and cuts blood flow to your feet. Here's what's happening, what actually helps, and what mmHg to start with.
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 problem, and how to get the fit right.
How do compression socks actually work? A plain-English look at graduated compression — why they're firmest at the ankle, how your calf muscle helps, and why tight socks aren't the same thing.
The best compression socks for nurses on their feet all day — how compression eases tired, swollen legs on a 12-hour shift, and which mmHg level to choose.