Providing graduated compression to the lower extremities is one of the most time-honored and useful tools in the treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency. Simply put, it improves the circulation in the legs! Compression therapy takes on many forms: compression stockings, bandages and other more sophisticated devices. These different modalities are often used as primary treatment for varicose veins. When properly fitted and used, they can alleviate discomfort and swelling.

Compression therapy is also used to enhance the effectiveness of other treatments such as vein stripping and sclerotherapy. The medical journals are replete with studies that document that proper compression can prevent many of the potential side effects of vein injections and speed up the disappearance of varicose veins.