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A guide to compression level.
What compression level do I need?
It is important to check with your doctor or medical professional to see if compression hosiery will help you.
Your doctor or medical professional can advise you on the appropriate compression level for your condition. Remember that to get the best results from compression therapy, you need the right level of compression and the right fit (proper size).
Below is a compression level guide:
| Compression | Indications | To view products | | Mild compression
8-15 mmHg | - Tired, aching legs
- Minor foot, leg, ankle swelling | Click to view 8-15 mmHg products | | Moderate compression
15-20 mmHg | -Heavy, tired legs
- Pregnancy
- Post sclerotherapy
- Minor varicosities & spider veins
-Travel (helps prevent DVT)
- Long hours of standing or sitting | Click to view 15-20 mmHg products | | Strong compression
20-30 mmHg (This compression level should only be used after consulting with your doctor.) | - Heavy, tired, and aching legs
- Post sclerotherapy
- Moderate edema
- Moderate to severe varicosities
- Superficial thrombophlebitis
- Venous ulcer
- Moderate to severe varicosities during pregnancy
- Moderate swelling | Click to view 20-30 mmHg products | |
Very strong compression
30-40 mmHg or higher
(This compression level should only be used after consulting with your doctor.)
| - Severe varicose veins
- Severe edema
- Venous ulcer
- Lymphedema
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Orthostatic hypotension
- Post-thrombotic syndrome (PTS) |
Click to view 30-40 mmHg products
| This is table is for general reference only. Please consult your physician for proper medical advice.
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