Compression Stockings


Compression Stockings Service in North York (Yonge and Sheppard)

Madison Clinic offers a wide selection of compressions stockings that can help prevent swelling, varicose veins, and leg fatigue. Book a fitting today to experience the difference.

How Do Compression Stockings Work?

By compressing the surface veins, arteries and muscles, the circulating blood is forced through narrower circulatory channels. As a result, the arterial pressure is increased, which causes more blood to return to the heart and less blood to pool in the feet. 

Where is your clinic located?

Madison Clinic is located in North York, Yonge and Sheppard area, in the Madison Centre.

Our address is 4950 Yonge Street, Concourse Level, Unit 2, North York, Ontario, M2N 6K1.

Frequent Questions

Compression stockings should be put on first thing in the morning, worn during the day and taken off just before going to bed. It is a great idea to have at least 2 pairs so that you can wear one while the other is being washed.

No, you only require a prescription if you are trying to get them covered by your Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits. 

In short, YES they most likely will. They compress the legs and are designed to decrease swelling. Compression stockings can keep your legs from getting tired and achy. They can also ease swelling in your feet and ankles as well as help prevent and treat spider and varicose veins. They may even stop you from feeling light-headed or dizzy when you stand up.

If you suffer from a peripheral vascular disease affecting your lower extremities, compression socks would not be recommended as the pressure provided may make the ischemic disease worse.

  • 15-20 mmHg: In terms of Extended Health Coverage (EHC) in Ontario, this grade is not considered a medical grade and therefore is not covered. 15-20 mmHg provides relief from minor to moderate swelling, aching, spider and varicose veins (typically during pregnancy). They are also ideal for the prevention of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) whilst travelling (aka economy class syndrome). This grade is good for people who stand or sit for long periods of time.
  • 20-30 mmHg: This grade is the most commonly prescribed.  20-30 mmHg offers a firm compression is used to treat moderate to severe varicose and spider veins, edema, helps to prevent orthostatic hypotension (which is a sudden fall in blood pressure when standing), DVT, superficial thrombophlebitis and post-sclerotherapy.
  • 30-40 mmHg: This grade provides relief from moderate to severe edema, varicose veins, and deep vein thrombosis. They’re also prescribed for post-sclerotherapy and to heal active venous stasis ulcers. This level of compression should only be worn under a doctor’s supervision.

You should wear compression socks all day, but do take them off before going to bed.

This is not medical-grade and will often not be covered by your Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits.

There is no best brand.  There are brands that have been around longer than others, but they all should do the same job provided that they offer the compression as described. Some brands will fit a bit differently, but there is no way of knowing which is best for you until you try them.

  • 15-20 mmHg (non-medical grade)
  • 20-30 mmHg (medical grade)
  • 30-40 mmHg (medical grade)  

You will require a note from your medical doctor to get these in order to be covered by your group insurance.

There are basically 3 different types of stockings: 

  • Knee Highs (go up just under the knees)
  • Thigh Highs (go up to your thighs)
  • Pantyhose (go up to your waist)

The type that you choose will be determined by the symptoms you are suffering from.

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