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Will compression socks help with sciatica and or calf and tibialis anterior pain between the base of leg and top of the foot?
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Not likely all: Depending on cause of leg pain (varicose veins/muscle strain, for ex.) compression socks may help, but are not likely to help nerve pain or sciatica (which could have several causes).The pains may/may not be related.A good history & physical incl. osteopathic hands-on exam may find cause(s) & determine treatment which may incl. manipulation, prolotherapy, neuroprolotherapy, meds, etc.
Answered 7/14/2018
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