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What Are the Misconceptions on Compression Wear?

Rumors, misconceptions, reluctance, and preconceived ideas on compression wear persist. For too long, medical compression stockings have struggled with their dated image that is far from today’s reality. It’s time to get rid of the most popular misconceptions. If...

Summer Travel is in Full Swing In the Carolinas

Driving and flying long distances can be uncomfortable for everyone, but if you are over the age of 50 you should be cautious of the vein disorder called Deep Vein Thrombosis - or DVT. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a medical condition that occurs when a blood clot...

Heavy Legs – It Could Be Your Veins

Heavy legs: what are the symptoms? Heavy legs are characterized by a feeling of discomfort and/or pain in your legs. Your legs may ache and/or feel tired. These symptoms occur especially when you are sitting or standing for prolonged hours, for instance at work. This...

Happy Birthday Rachel!

Please join us in wishing Rachel a Happy Birthday! Rachel is our Practice Supervisor and oversees the day to day business operations in both offices as well as payroll for the entire practice. She is an incredible leader in our office! Rachel has a positive energy and...

Sclerotherapy – Cost, Process, Results, and Care

Watch this important video discussion with Terry who has decades of experience in sclerotherapy treatment. Terry answers some very important questions you may have about this procedure. [video width="1280" height="720"...

Happy Memorial Day Weekend

As we celebrate this weekend with our family and friends let's remember and honor the memory of those that have bravely served and protected our freedoms. VSC sincerely hopes that you will enjoy this holiday weekend and be blessed by the presence of those around you!...

How To Get Compression Products?

Medical compression 1. Get a prescription If you are experiencing pain, swelling, varicose or spider veins, or any other leg symptoms - these may be signs of a venous disorder. A diagnosis is usually painless, easy, and uses methods such as visual and physical...

Thank You For Your Many Years of Service!

Today we would like to recognize our 3 longest employees for their years of service! Debbie has been with VSC for over 20 years and Rachel and Geneva have been with VSC for over 10 years. We are so thankful to have them on our team. Thank you for being incredible...

Yoga and Varicose Veins: Is there a Connection?

Varicose veins can be as painful as they are unsightly. Those bulging, tortuous vessels can lead to aching legs, night cramping and swelling of the lower leg, ankle and foot. While the only way to "treat" varicose veins is through treatment by a physician, you can...

You Know It’s Time To See a Doctor About Your Veins When…

Before I get to the list, let me say that sometimes vein problems are obvious because you see varicose or spider veins on your legs. However, there are lots of other reasons that are not obvious to patients, or even most doctors, that a patient’s symptoms are vein...

Happy Birthday Kim!

We would like to wish a happy birthday to Kim! Kim is our COO and incredible Practice Manager. We are very lucky to have her as our leader at VSC and we are so thankful for everything she does to make sure we have the best place to come to work! Kim, we hope you have...