Have you noticed that your legs start to numb quickly? And then you have to cook them for a long and uncomfortable way?
Do your feet often swell and hurt for no apparent reason?
Maybe your foot skin is covered with an irritating vascular network?
At least one positive answer - and you are in danger. Most likely you have varicose veins of the lower extremities. Because of this disease, the veins grow, and this already leads to a violation of blood flow - a portion of the blood passes from the deep vessels to the superficial ones.
There are also disappointing statistics for this result. According to her, in developed countries, 30% of women and 10% of men suffer from this disease. And these are the only ones who have reached the doctors. As you can imagine, in reality the figures are much higher, especially in people over 50 years old.
Varicose veins start with mild discomfort and do not cause serious problems. So it is cunning. Because of "such nonsense" I do not want to go to the doctor and the disease is meanwhile progressing. The skin gradually darkens, blood vessels swell like ropes, and trophic ulcers appear. Blood clots appear in the affected veins, which then enter other organs and disrupt blood circulation in them. As a result, a lethal outcome is possible.
Have you ever thought that you could die from simple varicose veins?
People do not think about it. And it would be worth it.
After all, all of this is easy to avoid - you just need to consult a phlebologist in time. He will design a detailed complex treatment program and the exercises will occupy an important place in it.
Let’s face it, not all types of exercise are equally beneficial. Some exercises will ease the pain of the veins, while others will seriously worsen your condition. Until urgent hospitalization.
Agree, it's worth distinguishing one from the other.
In this article we will tell you in detail about the effective treatment of varicose veins from gymnastics.
But wait, you may panic early. You may not have varicose veins at all. Now let's compare your situation with the main signs of varicose veins.
How to recognize varicose veins, even if they have just started
Some of the signs are visible to the naked eye, others can only be felt. Let's start with the external manifestation.
There are four main ones:
- Vascular bone networks appear on the skin, most often red, blue or purple.
- The veins swell a lot - it looks like a rope lying under the skin.
- Brown spots appear on the bottom of the feet.
- The legs swell in the evening.
Another group of symptoms is not visible from the outside, but causes discomfort:
- Cramps and burning in the legs.
- Feeling of heaviness and pain.
- Itching near an enlarged vein.
- Severe pain after standing or sitting for a long time.
As you can see, varicose veins manifest in different ways. But even if you do not suffer from cramps and pain, this is no reason to delay your visit to the doctor. The longer you wait, the more the disease progresses. One day, medical care will not be a choice, but an urgent need.
Therefore, if you find yourself with some of the signs of varicose veins of the legs - contact a phlebologist immediately.
But what if in the near future you can not go to the doctor? And the consequences of varicose veins scare you. Or cramps, burning, pain and aggravation in the legs have made you so much that you already want to climb the wall. We will show you how to help yourself in such a situation.
Varicose veins discomfort will decrease if you follow these 7 proven recommendations
Let's talk about the minus right away - these techniques do not give an immediate effect. Although we would really like that. But they at least gradually reduce the discomfort from varicose veins. Here are 7 tips:
- Do aerobics as often as possible. . . Any exercise is good for blood circulation. In addition to lifting heavy weights and running. But we are moving forward.
- Wear compression stockings. . . Supports the walls of blood vessels and relieves pressure on them. Swelling and tightness subside, legs relax.
- Do not sit or stand still for long periods of time - walk every hour.This will bring extra stress to the veins of the legs and prevent blood from clotting. If you are standing at work, try to sit up regularly for a few minutes. With legs raised. If you have been sitting for a long time, then get up and walk for at least a few minutes every hour so that your feet pump blood back to your heart. The same goes for road trips - stop every 45-60 minutes for a short walk.
- Do not stand near open flames or hot radiators.This impairs blood circulation.
- Eat less salty foods. . . Salt in the body interferes with the circulation of fluids.
- Take a relaxing shower at the beginning of the day, not the end. . . And it's better to do without them at all.
- Do not sleep sitting. . . In this position, blood circulation is difficult. Place your feet horizontally to reduce stress on the dishes.
Remember, even strict adherence to our tips will not cure you of varicose veins. Contact a phlebologist - this is the only way to get rid of diseased vessels permanently.
The doctor will tell you about the next steps - sometimes it is taking medication, sometimes a painless and quick operation, but always the treatment is accompanied by a change in lifestyle and exercise. We only talked about lifestyle. Now let's show you the most effective exercises.
These exercises will alleviate the symptoms of varicose veins, slow down its development and prevent complications.
Dilation of blood vessels is mainly due to blood stagnation. Therapeutic leg exercises for varicose veins and edema help lower blood pressure and maintain blood circulation. It also improves the tone of the venous walls - so that even with an increase in pressure, the vessels do not dilate.
The choice of exercises depends on the stage of the disease. But in any case follow the motto "better to walk and lie down than to sit and stand".
Walking, running, cycling and swimming are all beneficial. The easiest way to walk is to engage the calf muscles, improving blood circulation. Change positions often and raise your legs.
If your legs are not yet entangled with thick varicose veins and only the initial signs of the disease are visible, then the following actions will be helpful:
Stand on your toes and then slowly lower your heels until they touch the floor. Stand up again on your toes and repeat the exercise. | |
Raise your left leg and move, as if describing an eight. Repeat this with your right foot. | |
March in place and shake your arms vigorously. Raise your knees as high as possible - at waist level. | |
Stand up straight and spread your arms in front of you. Sit down slowly. Make sure your knees do not go beyond the boundaries of your feet. | |
Sit down and place your hands behind the back of the chair. Raise your legs towards the torso and then stretch forward. |
In fact, your actions are aimed at improving blood circulation to the lower extremities.
Now let's look at leg work - this is an elementary exercise and does not require much effort and a lot of time.
Here's how it's done:
- Lie down or sit with your feet above your knees.
- Use your fingertips as a brush and draw a circle in the air. Do not move the whole leg, only the ankle.
- Pull the sock towards you to the border. You will feel warmth in the calf muscles.
- Extend the toes and lower the heels by moving the calf muscles.
- Turn your legs - first from the outside, then towards each other.
- Repeat the exercise several times.
You do not need special equipment for such activities. Sit on your favorite sofa, lift your legs and exercise your joints. Remember to do regular exercises for varicose veins and then you can easily improve blood circulation.
We have an even more effective set of exercises - with it you will stretch the muscles and joints not only of the legs, but also of other parts of the body. But this will take extra time to find out. If this is not possible, stop at the previous exercises. If you can create extra minutes, it turns out, do the ones described above and plus this complex.
However, it stimulates blood circulation throughout the body, not just the legs.
Neck and head activities:
- We make circular motions with our head - 10 in one direction and 10 in the other. Move slowly, feel the neck muscles working.
- We pull the chin up to the chest 3-4 times, then we pull the back of the head from the back, the same thing 3-4 times. Also slowly and carefully.
Shoulder and arm exercises:
- We make circular motions with the shoulders forward, and then back. We move the shoulders slowly, pulling the muscles.
- We direct the arms and make circular motions. You do not have to shake them like a windmill. Maintain a speed of 2 rpm. Do not hold your breath.
Exercises for the lower back:
- Put your hands on your belt. Rotate the lower back to one side and then to the other side 10 times.
- Bend forward and backward. Keep your feet in one place.
Foot activities:Do 10 squats slowly. Extra weight can not be used.
Press classes:
- Lie on your back and move your legs like pedaling - exercise a bike.
- Do the twist while lying down.
We completely forgot to talk about sports. But we are asked more often about this. The most rewarding sport for you is swimming. When submerged in water, the pressure in the circulatory system returns to normal. Swimming is beneficial not only for the heart but also for the immune and nervous system. It also strengthens the leg muscles.
What about another sport? Is it possible, for example, to run?
Not all exercises are good for blood vessels. Let's move on to the ones that can seriously hurt you.
Which exercises kill the whole result of treating varicose veins
Let's say you are the ideal patient. You follow all the doctor's orders: take medication, wear compression underwear, change your lifestyle. The symptoms of the disease gradually disappear. You rejoice, the doctor rejoices.
And then think, why not consolidate the result with regular exercise? And in order to completely forget about varicose veins and train your legs, decide to sit down with a good load.
Bad idea. Now all the work is in the drain. The blood vessels will dilate even more than before.
What is it about?
There are a number of exercises that increase the load on the veins and destroy them if the vascular walls weaken:
- Force exercises.
- Weight squats.
- Prolonged use of exercise bike.
- Jumping up and long.
- Running on a hard surface.
No amount of treatment will help you if you continue to run or get up regularly at the gym. Therefore, do not tempt fate.
5 powerful accelerators of your healing from varicose veins
Yes, they are common. We have already talked about some of them. But trust me, they are really important and worth repeating.
If you have already consulted a phlebologist and started treating blood vessels, these 5 tips will help you regain your health faster:
- Do not sit or stand in the same position for long periods of time. It is especially dangerous to cross your legs - this interferes with blood circulation.
- Do the recommended exercises regularly, walk more and wear comfortable shoes.
- Use a compression hose of your choice.
- Monitor your weight. In obese people, the load on the venous system increases.
- After you have done the exercises, lie on your back and rest your legs on the wall so that they are above your head. This will allow blood to flow from the legs.
But this is not a cure. Again, these recommendations only help in combination with treatment. Without the help of a doctor you will not be able to cope with the disease.
By the way, remember we talked about the symptoms of varicose veins? Let's say you found them. But only a phlebologist can make an accurate diagnosis. Remember, treatment begins with an accurate diagnosis.
Where can you be diagnosed for varicose veins
The accuracy of the diagnosis of varicose veins of the lower extremities depends on the equipment of the clinic. During the examination of patients, doctors perform duplex angioscan with ultrasound. It is a quick and painless method for examining superficial and deep vessels.
The doctor clearly sees the problem area of the veins and obstructions in the movement of blood. Quickly identifies weakened venous valves.
The study allows the phlebologist to obtain accurate information about the vessels and draw up a detailed treatment plan.
But diagnosing is just the beginning. Every patient needs treatment first. It is important who will perform it and on what equipment.