Based on your description that your compression stocking is pinching the top of your knees, I can tell you are NOT wearing them correctly. Knee-high compression stockings SHOULD NOT be worn any higher than two finger width's below the back of the knee (popiteal crease). Wearing them any higher will cut off blood supply and be very uncomfortable. Make sure you are fitted for compression stockings by someone who is trained to do so. They should have told you how to wear them correctly.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

My first question is why are you wearing the stockings? Is it for comfort while working, for unidentified swelling, or for venous insufficiency problems? If your swelling extends above the knees, you are better off wearing a thigh-length compression hose. These should be measured and fitted by a professional fitter early in the day. Medical grade compression stockings start at 20-30 mmHg, and you usually need a physician's prescription for these.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Knee-length hosiery should be below the knee joint. You are mismeasured or are pulling too strongly. Get properly fitted.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Compression stockings will not help spider veins, so you probably won't need them.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Either your stocking is too small for you, or you have vein problems above the level of your knee and need thigh-high stockings or possible vein treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Consider being fitted for a pair of custom compression stockings.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

If the stocking does not fit properly, then you should not wear them. For spider veins, you require only about 20mmHg compression and only knee-high.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

No, not in my opinion.

Published on Jul 11, 2012