Prioritizing Leg Health: Expert Tips for Circulation, Swelling & Pain

At Gray’s Compounding Pharmacy in Kimberley, personalized support helps residents manage circulation, swelling and pain By the end of the day, many people feel it first in their legs. A dull ache. Swelling that doesn’t quite go down. Socks that leave deep marks behind. It’s easy to brush those signs off as part of getting older or being on your feet too long, but they’re often your body asking for a closer look. “A lot of people come in thinking sore or heavy legs are just something they have to live with, but there are often simple steps that can make a notable difference,” says Michelle Gray, Owner of Gray’s Compounding Pharmacy in Kimberley. The pharmacy team regularly supports patients managing conditions such as venous insufficiency, varicose veins and lymphedema. These issues can affect circulation and cause swelling, discomfort and fatigue, especially for people who stand for work, travel often or are recovering from injury or surgery. Compression therapy is often part of the conversation. Gray’s certified compression fitters offer in-store compression consultations, helping patients find the right product, right level of support and the right fit. Michelle adds that they work closely with the Swiss company Sigvaris. “Compression only works if it’s worn properly and comfortably,” she says. “If it’s too tight, too loose or just uncomfortable, people won’t wear it. We take the time to get it right and have many aids to help you get your socks on.” Beyond compression wear, the pharmacy team also provides guidance on supplements and wearable light therapy that may support circulation and tissue health. For those dealing with ongoing discomfort, Gray’s personalized pain consultations offer another layer of support. These one-on-one sessions are designed to explore the root cause of pain and look at tailored treatment options, whether someone is managing chronic pain, recovering from an injury or hoping to improve mobility. “Pain has a way of shrinking people’s lives,” Michelle says. “Our goal is to help them feel informed and supported, so pain doesn’t get to make all the decisions.” That steady, relationship-based approach is what keeps many Kimberley and Cranbrook residents coming back. Visit Gray’s Compounding Pharmacy at 417B 304th St., Highway 95 in Kimberley (on the strip in Marysville) from Monday to Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., or connect with the team at facebook.com/grayspharmacy. Check out their new website at grayspharmacy.ca.