Tarsal Tunnel is a painful condition that effects many people. The only way to know if you have tarsal tunnel is via a Nerve conduction test and diagnosis by a Podiatrist. There are many treatments for Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome which include orthotics, injections, surgery, and braces. One of the easier therapies you can begin is wearing compression socks. One of the causes of Tarsal Tunnel is compression or pressure on the nerve which is caused by swelling or fluid or scar tissue in the area. The way socks can help this is if you get compressive socks they relieve the swelling and fluid from forming in the area taking the pressure off the nerve. Below I have listed some examples of what I consider the best socks for people with Tarsal Tunnel:
Sockwell Chevron Circulator Socks– These socks provide graduate compression of about 15-20mmHg. The extra benefit these socks provide is some arch support, so if one of the contributing issues to your tarsal tunnel is a flat foot, these would be the socks to purchase since they provide arch support as well.
Travelsox Patented Graduated Compression Travel Socks– These socks were created for people that have to sit for long hours at a desk or in an airplane. They provide strong compression throughout the length of the socks and can be highly recommended for people in sedentary jobs.
Far Infrared Therapy Socks– These socks are created with tarsal tunnel in mind as these socks not only provide compression, they also provide infrared therapy to the area which will increase circulation and decrease numbness.