Compression Socks For Varicose Veins

Compression Socks For Varicose Veins | Minimise Varicose & Spider Veins

Varicose veins are swollen blood vessels just under the skin, most common on the legs and feet. They develop if veins are damaged and blood pools in your legs instead of flowing up to your heart. Varicose veins are prevalent in pregnancy. Our range of compression socks are suitable for everyday use and can help reduce the risks of varicose veins, prevent varicose veins worsening, and improve circulation in your legs and feet.

How do varicose veins develop?

Healthy leg veins have tiny valves to help blood flow to your heart. Varicose veins occur when these valves become damaged or stop working. Blood then flows back down your legs and pools in your veins. Blood that collects in varicose veins can also flow backwards into smaller blood vessels called capillaries. These enlarge and form ‘spider veins’.

What are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Some people don’t notice any symptoms other than enlarged veins. Others may experience swollen ankles, throbbing or aching legs, burning leg pain, itchy or ‘heavy’ legs, cramping or restless legs, darkening of the skin over the ankle, or an itchy rash, known as varicose eczema. Varicose veins can also sometimes cause ulcers or blood clots.

What causes varicose veins?

Varicose veins are more common during pregnancy and as people age. If you are obese, going through menopause, are not physically active, stand for long periods like nurses, or have had a previous leg injury or blood clot, you are also susceptible to varicose veins.

Compression socks and varicose veins - The benefits

Compression socks won't cure varicose veins but can help control the symptoms. Medical compression socks may help prevent the condition from worsening if part of a holistic health treatment plan. Compression socks for varicose veins can also:

✅ Improve circulation
Compression socks' major function is to increase blood flow in the legs and feet, which can help prevent varicose and spider veins.

✅ Help the upward flow of blood
By applying gentle pressure to muscles, arteries and veins, they help the upward flow of blood, which can help reduce blood clots and avoid them collecting around the ankle.

✅ Prevent vein issues
Compression socks apply consistent pressure to the vein areas, aiding in their narrowing and preventing the development or worsening of vein conditions. 

✅ Prevent blood pooling in veins
Preventing blood pooling can help relieve swelling and pain.

✅ Assist with post-vein treatment
By reducing discomfort, promoting healing, and preventing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pigmentation.

✅ Assist with vascular problems
This is particularly relevant if you have a family history of varicose veins or other vascular health problems.

✅ Varicose vein prevention
If your job involves a lot of sitting or you stand all day at work, compression socks can help prevent varicose veins from developing or worsening.

✅ Help with other symptoms
These include swollen ankles, fatigue and pain, restless legs, heavy or achy legs, and night cramps.

Compression socks and varicose veins - Important considerations

Before considering purchasing compression socks for varicose veins, there are a few things to consider:

Compression: Just like compression socks for flying and diabetic compression socks, compression is the vital factor. Compression is measured in millimetres of mercury (mmHg). Pressure can vary from mild (15-20mmHg) to moderate (20-30mmHg) to firm (30-40mmHg) pressure. Mild pressure is ideal for those who haven’t worn compression socks before. For conditions such as varicose veins, you should wear socks with ‘medical grade’ compression, which is 20-30mmHg.

Length: Our Legease and plus-size compression socks reach the knee and support your ankle to just below your knee. Our thigh-high compression stockings will support your legs and your thighs.

Colour: Our compression socks come in various colours, including black, white, beige, pink and blue.

Minimal seams: Our socks have fewer seams, which lowers the risk of rubbing and blistering and ensures comfortable all-day wear.

Quality: Our compression socks are made from nylon and spandex, which offers effective compression as well as comfort, functionality, and durability.

Fit: It’s essential to wear compression socks of the correct size to give you the right amount of pressure. If your stocking is too tight, it can cause varicose veins or worsen their symptoms, such as burning and itching. Pressure should feel firm but not tight. If they are too loose, they won’t work as well.

Size: Choose compression socks according to your shoe size and calf circumference. Our size charts can help you find the right fit.

Application: Compression socks are rolled onto your legs, similarly to how you would put on pantyhose.

Varicose compression socks - Our range

If you want to buy compression socks for varicose veins, we have three options: Legease compression socks, plus-size compression socks, and thigh-high compression socks.

Leg-ease compression socks

• Material: 80% nylon, 20% spandex. Spandex is stretchable, and nylon is strong and lightweight, allowing for a comfortable and flexible fit.
• Construction: A seamless construction reduces irritation and allows comfortable wear all day.
• Compression: 20-30mmHg.
• Length: Knee-high supports your ankle up to just below your knee.
• Sizes: S/M to 7XL.
• Colours: Black, white, pink, blue.

Plus-size compression socks

• Material: 78% nylon, 22% spandex. Spandex is stretchable, and nylon is strong and lightweight, allowing for a comfortable and flexible fit.
• Construction: A seamless construction reduces irritation and allows comfortable wear all day.
• Compression: 20-30mmHg.
• Options: Full toe and open toe.
• Length: Knee-high, so support for your ankle up to just below your knee.
• Sizes: S to 7XL.
• Colours: Black and beige (full toe) and black (open toe).

Thigh high compression stockings

• Material: Polyamide (nylon) and spandex, which are virtually invisible under clothing. Nylon is strong and lightweight, and spandex offers unmatched stretchability, allowing for a flexible and comfortable fit.
• Construction: A seamless construction reduces irritation and ensures comfortable all-day wear.
• Length: Thigh-high and support your legs as well.
• Sizes: S to 3XL.
• Colours: Black.

SockEase self-heating magnetic socks

• Material: Polyester cotton
• Size: 34cm x 8.5cm
• Colours: Black, red and white

Varicose veins compression socks - User guide

Compression socks for varicose veins - Size guide

Legease compression socks

Plus-size compression socks

Thigh high compression stockings

We stock compression socks for your specific needs

• Compression sock options for everyday use
• Nurse compression socks for long shifts
• Compression socks and flying for long-haul journeys 
• Diabetic circulation socks to manage common symptoms 
• Pregnancy compression socks for maternity to reduce swelling
• Graduated compression socks for use after surgery or at the hospital 
• Compression socks for varicose veins support
• Compression socks and plantar fasciitis treatment