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Is wearing compression socks all day bad for circulation?
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Compression sox: No, in fact they may be helpful.
Answered 5/14/2015
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Ok: They shold not affect the arterial circulation. The goal is to aid the venous circulation bring the blood to the heart and away from the legs.
Answered 7/13/2014
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