Why are there Different Compression Levels for Support Stockings?
Compression stockings are worn for a variety of reasons, so it makes sense that there would be different levels of compression depending on your medical needs.
Medical compression hosiery comes in 3 different levels of compression. Compression levels are based on the severity of your symptoms:
- Mild symptoms (8-15 mmHg). This level of compression is used for minor leg swelling, legs that are mildly swollen or achy, to treat spider veins, and for leg swelling during pregnancy.
- Mild to moderate symptoms (15-20 mmHg). This level of compression is used to treat varicose veins and moderate leg swelling.
- Moderate to severe (20-30 mmHg) This level of compression is used to treat varicosities, extreme swelling, deep vein thrombosis, and lymphedema.
Jobst support stockings come in several different styles. Styles include compression hosiery for women, compression hosiery for men, athletic sports socks, and diabetic socks.