Long flights, car rides, and hours of sitting can leave your legs swollen, heavy, and uncomfortable — especially as we get older. This page gives you doctor-guided tips, travel routines, and compression solutions to help you stay comfortable in the air and move confidently when you land. With insights from Dr. Nicholas Strasser, The Athlete’s Surgeon, you’ll learn how to reduce swelling, support circulation, and make every trip feel easier.
When you sit for long periods—especially in the air—your body loses the natural pumping mechanism of movement. Graduated compression takes over that job and keeps the circulation moving.
