Health eMinutes

Not Pulling Your Leg

Did you know that most leg disorders originate in the veins? If you have varicose veins, deep vein thrombosis, or simply tired, aching legs, it’s time to learn how to improve the health of your venous circulation.

Vein problems can progressively worsen over time and can affect your health and well-being for the rest of your life. Many doctors recommend compression therapy for their patients.

Compression therapy means wearing support socks or stockings that are specially designed to support your veins and increase circulation in your legs. The socks or stockings normally are put on in the morning upon arising, and are removed at night. Throughout the day, the compression they provide prevents blood from pooling in leg veins, thereby helping overall circulation.

Ask your doctor if you could benefit from compression therapy and which level of compression would be best for you. A wide variety of support socks are available at North Memorial’s Health and Care Shop. To learn more, call North Memorial’s Health and Care Shop at (763) 520-4273.