Mayo Clinic Q and A: Tips for using compression stockings
Aug 5, 2017 · DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My doctor prescribed compression stockings to prevent my legs from swelling during the day. How will that help, and are they all the same? ANSWER: …
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. …
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 …
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 · Special hosiery called compression stockings that squeeze the legs, improving blood flow, is often suggested before medical procedures are pursued. For the majority of …
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 …
What Is Sciatic Pain and How Is It Usually Treated?
Jan 13, 2012 · In most cases, sciatica is caused by normal wear and tear in one of the disks in the low back. The disk herniates and bulges into the spinal canal, compressing one or more of the …
Mayo Clinic Minute: Suffering from cold feet?
Feb 5, 2025 · Sometimes, cold feet simply mean you need warmer socks. But if your feet are always cold, no matter the weather, it might be something more. "Anything from circulatory …