What size compression socks should I buy?

Compression socks are a useful tool when recovering from a running injury.  Just a little compression can gently squeeze all that inflammatory fluid out of your foot, your ankle and your leg. 

I was talking to a runner yesterday who asked me about the best compression sock sizing. She was worried that if the socks were too tight, they could hurt her fracture when she was pulling the socks on. That is a totally valid concern!

If it hurts when you're pulling on compression socks, you might actually be stretching, straining, and stressing the injured tissue. All that added stress could prolong your recovery. 

But if the compression socks are too loose, then you don't get much benefit. Size matters. 

What size compression socks should I buy if I have a running injury? 

Well, that's what we're talking about today on the Doc On The Run Podcast.