Leg pain and discomfort is a problem for one out of every three people in America. The severity of the pain and discomfort varies greatly due to the underlying reasons for the pain. From mild cases associated with excessive walking and standing, to more severe issues, such as nerve damage in the back or varicose veins, the pain can be treated with the use of compression stockings.Benefits of Compression StockingsWhen a person has a medical condition that impairs their leg vein valves, they experience swelling and pain. This is due to the vein valves not pumping the blood through the legs correctly, compromising the circulation. The swelling is actually the pooling of blood in the legs. Compression stockings help to squeeze the blood from the legs, preventing the swelling and pain associate