For readers who want to learn what compression therapy is and how it works.

It’s easy to take our health for granted. For most of us, our bodies serve to just simply get us where we need to go and we don’t give them much thought. We eat, we sleep, we know that we’re supposed to work out and drink water, etc. But we don’t always know the best ways for us to take care of ourselves.

The older we get, however, the more important it is to pay attention to our bodies. It’s vital that we give our bodies the utmost care they deserve, and that includes our legs. Enter compression.

But what exactly is compression? You may have heard about wearing compression socks during a long flight, or if you’re plugged into the health and wellness world, compression  may have been bounced around as something to try in order to help with blood flow and athletic recovery. It’s a great way to take care of yourself, but don’t fret – we’ll help you understand what compression actually is (hint: it’s not just socks!), why you should use it, and why it’s beneficial to everyone – not just athletes.