Compression hose: sounds like something under the hood of a car, right?
Not if you suffer chronic venous insufficiency, varicose veins, lymphedema, post phlebitic syndrome or blood clots in the leg, it doesn't. In that case, you know that compression hose are a simple and effective way to relieve the legs of some pretty serious pain.
Compression hose are very special, sometimes prescription strength (but not always) long socks, which are worn from the foot to the knee or thigh. The pressure is tighter in the foot and loosens toward the knee. The idea is to reduce the swelling in the feet and also decrease the chance of blood clot formation in the legs.
Quick note: compression hose don't eliminate varicose veins--we wish!--but they do help tremendously to reduce swelling, aching and a feeling of heaviness.
As for how they help you save on gas? Well, hey, when you're more comfortable walking, suddenly a stroll to the corner store sounds better than a drive.
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