Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Aug 5, 2017 · Compression stockings — sometimes referred to as pressure socks — gently squeeze your legs in a way that helps promote blood flow from the legs back toward the heart. …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: To brace or not to brace
Apr 28, 2022 · Some athletes wear a sleeve or tights that go below the knee for compression and comfort. However, if you've injured your knee, such as a sprained or torn ACL, rely on your …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Summer safety tips for ankles, feet and toes
Aug 10, 2022 · Wear socks in closed-toed shoes. Closed-toed shoes can tend to cause rubbing and friction to the skin, especially on hot days when feet sweat, or when wearing new shoes. …
What Can I Do To Relieve or Prevent Leg Cramps at Night?
Jul 11, 2013 · Dear Mayo Clinic: As I've gotten older I seem to get leg cramps at night more frequently. Is there anything I can do once it begins, or do I just have to wait it out? Are there …
Women’s Wellness: Very conscious of varicose veins
Mar 22, 2018 · Exercising, losing weight and elevating the legs can ease pain and prevent varicose veins from worsening. Special hosiery called compression stockings that squeeze the …
Is It Safe To Manage Mild Leg Swelling at Home or Is It Necessary …
May 17, 2013 · Wearing special compression stockings may help prevent fluid retention in your legs and feet. Mild edema related to prolonged standing or sitting can usually be managed by …
How do I avoid foot fungal infections? - Mayo Clinic News Network
Aug 15, 2018 · Wear good socks and change socks regularly. If your feet get very sweaty, change your socks twice a day. Buy socks that are made of natural material, such a cotton or wool, or …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Self-care steps may help shrink varicose veins
Nov 10, 2015 · In some cases, wearing compression stockings can be useful, too. These stockings steadily squeeze your legs. That helps the blood move more effectively through the …
Athletes & Baker’s Cysts - Mayo Clinic News Network
Jun 14, 2013 · Summertime has many of us getting out and getting more active once again. That means we may see some of the maladies that come with aggressive exercise. Mayo …
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Putting your best foot forward with diabetes
May 9, 2022 · When you take off your socks, look for any signs of infection or injury, such as dried blood or yellowish-brown drainage. Speaking of socks, wear clean ones every day. Also, you …