Compression socks or support hose is one of the most advantageous contributions of medicinal science. They are mainly used by the persons suffering from vascular problems or edema or bad circulation of blood. It is usually observed that people who work in offices or who drive some vehicle for long hours have to remain seated in the same position for long. This causes swelling in their legs and feet because of the blood coagulating. Compression stockings help to cure such problem by its technique of compressing. These socks compress feet, ankles and calves which help to stop the dreary blood to reach the feet and ankles thereby preventing the coagulating of blood. But it should be noted that this do not reduce the blood circulation to other parts of the body.

Support hoses are very comfortable and beneficial as well. They help to maintain the muscle power of a person while doing some rigorous task. Athletes prefer to wear such socks while running most probably as it maintains the endurance of their muscles. Doctors advise pregnant women to don support hose because it prevents swelling and pain in the legs and feet and other such difficulties confronted in that duration.