The Compression Center
Medical-Grade Compression Stockings, Socks & Sleeves in Colorado
At American Vein & Vascular Institute, our Compression Center offers a wide selection of medical-grade compression stockings, socks, and sleeves designed to help manage symptoms of varicose veins, spider veins, and chronic venous insufficiency.
Whether you’re a current patient or visiting us for the first time, you can access expert guidance and custom fitting at any of our conveniently located Colorado vein clinics—including Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver, and Fort Collins.
Compression therapy is our most conservative treatment option and a proven way to relieve leg swelling, discomfort, heaviness, and fatigue. Our trained staff provides personalized education to ensure your compression wear fits properly and works effectively.
No appointment needed. Stop by any of our 10 Colorado locations today and experience relief with compression therapy.
Compression stockings are specialized socks that can be worn from the foot to the knee or thigh. In some cases, they come in the form of tights that reach up to the waist. They also come as “sleeves”, footless socks that stretch from the ankle to the knee. These specialized stockings have a gradient of pressure (tighter in the foot and gradually less so toward the knees or thighs.) When worn properly, these stockings reduce swelling in the feet and improve venous circulation in the legs.
The medical grade compression socks we offer use a specialized weave of strong elastic to create pressure on the muscles in the legs, ankles and feet. This compression on surface veins forces blood out of the veins in the legs and back to the heart. This helps your legs feel lighter, and reduces pain and discomfort related to underlying vein disease.
Who Should Wear Compression Wear?
Compression wear is effective in minimizing symptoms related to venous insufficiency, i.e. when blood flows the wrong direction across one-way valves in the legs. Compression wear is suitable for:
- Athletes
- Pregnancies
- Elderly friends and family
- Frequent flyers
- Those at risk for a DVT, and more!
Does Insurance Require a Compression Wear Trial?
Some insurance requires that patients wear compression prior to procedures. Many of our patients also wear compression stockings after procedures on their legs. They help minimize bruising and clot formation in the treated veins. We recommend wearing them for about 10-14 days post procedure. We are proud to serve everyone from elite athletes to centenarians for compression socks and sleeves for health, exercise and travel.
