Vein conditions
Compression stockings for varicose veins, CVI and venous insufficiency
Tired, achy legs, ankle swelling, varicose veins, skin changes and ulcers often start in the veins. Compression stockings and garments are one of the main treatments. We measure and fit them in person in Richland, Michigan, and serve patients from Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Northern Michigan and South Bend.
Call 800-883-1549 · Text (517) 657-5223 · Fax 800-886-4201
How it works
What venous insufficiency is
Your leg veins carry blood back up to your heart. One-way valves keep it from falling back, and your calf muscles squeeze the veins like a pump every time you take a step.
When the valves are weak or damaged, blood pools in the lower legs and pressure builds. Over time that causes aching, swelling, varicose veins and skin changes. Doctors call this chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), or venous insufficiency. Blood clots (DVT) can also damage veins and leave lasting swelling.
Compression is tightest at the ankle and gently less up the leg. It helps your veins and calf pump move blood upward and keeps fluid from collecting.
Conditions we fit for
Vein conditions and compression
Varicose veins
What it is: Enlarged, twisted veins from leaky valves.
How compression helps: Supports the vein walls, reduces pooling and eases aching.
Typical level: 20–30 mmHg
Spider veins
What it is: Small red, blue or purple veins near the skin.
How compression helps: Eases aching; often worn after sclerotherapy.
Typical level: 15–20 mmHg
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI)
What it is: Long-term vein valve damage that lets blood pool in the legs.
How compression helps: Lowers vein pressure to slow swelling and skin changes.
Typical level: 20–30 or 30–40 mmHg
Venous edema
What it is: Ankle and lower-leg swelling from overfilled veins, worse by evening.
How compression helps: The main treatment for vein swelling.
Typical level: 20–30 mmHg
Post-thrombotic syndrome
What it is: Lasting swelling, heaviness and skin changes after a DVT.
How compression helps: Daily compression controls symptoms.
Typical level: 30–40 mmHg
Skin changes and healed ulcers
What it is: Brown staining, hard skin, or a venous ulcer that has closed.
How compression helps: Daily wear lowers pressure on the skin and helps stop ulcers coming back.
Typical level: 30–40 mmHg
Open venous ulcers
What it is: A slow-healing sore near the ankle, under a provider's care.
How compression helps: Firm compression with an ulcer kit or wrap, alongside wound care.
Typical level: 40+ mmHg, kits or wraps
After vein procedures
What it is: Sclerotherapy, ablation or vein removal.
How compression helps: Helps treated veins close and eases bruising.
Typical level: 20–30 mmHg, as directed
Pregnancy and travel
What it is: Extra pressure on leg veins, or sitting for hours.
How compression helps: Reduces swelling and keeps blood moving.
Typical level: 15–20 mmHg
Typical levels only. Your provider prescribes your level. Medical-grade compression, 20–30 mmHg and above, usually needs a prescription that includes the diagnosis.
Check first
When to see a doctor before compression
New swelling, pain, warmth or redness in one leg can be a blood clot. See a doctor right away, before any compression.
Calf pain when walking, cold or numb feet, foot pain at night, or diabetes can mean poor circulation (PAD), where compression can be unsafe. Tell us before your fitting so we can check with your provider.
Getting fitted
Measured correctly, ordered correctly, shipped home
Patients
Use our secure portal to enter your information and set up a measuring appointment, or call 800-883-1549. Ready-to-wear and custom garments are measured in our private fitting suite. Morning appointments give the best fit. We accept credit cards, HSA and FSA, with itemized receipts, and we price match.
Providers and vein clinics
Write the prescription with the diagnosis. Send it with the patient to our store, by fax to 800-886-4201, through Parachute Health, or on our secure portal at midwestcompression.com/provider. If insurance applies, include the progress note.
Areas we serve
- Kalamazoo
- Battle Creek
- Grand Rapids
- Lansing
- Traverse City & Northern Michigan
- Jackson
- Ann Arbor
- South Bend, IN
Midwest Compression is a medical supply company, not a healthcare provider, and we cannot give medical advice. Always check with your doctor or healthcare provider about your own care.
Getting started
Start with your prescription
Get a prescription that includes your diagnosis, send us your forms, and book a fitting. We measure you, order your garments and ship them to your home.