“Medical-grade compression leggings should be sized so that they fit comfortably for the waist to the ankles,” Pabarue said.

Quality Indicators: For compression tights, look for medical-grade compression ratings. For fleece-lined tights, the inner lining should be plush but not overly bulky. Section 3: Fabrics and Materials ...

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use.

Compression therapy, in which pressure is applied to certain areas of the body, has been proven to help with specific medical issues and is relatively easy to use.

Jennifer Aniston wears compression pants, designed to reduce swelling by using pressure to drain fluid from the lymphatic system (part of the immune system).

And take note: medical-grade compression clothing is for serious ailments like lymphedema—a blockage of the lymph vessels that causes fluid retention—and provides pressure levels that would be ...

Lymphedivas, a business that makes medical-grade compression garments with fashionable prints, is moving to The Stationery Factory in Dalton. It has been based in Pittsfield since 2011.