Massage techniques are used in combination to treat medical and aesthetic problems.
Manual impact improves blood flow, relieves edema, relieves tension, however, this is an intense effect on soft tissues, blood vessels, especially large ones. Therefore, varicose veins is a conditional contraindication to sessions. Phlebologists are not so categorical: if you follow simple rules, you can perform procedures even with a diagnosis.
Is it possible to massage varicose veins
Manual techniques will significantly improve the condition of the legs, veins, relieve unpleasant symptoms, relieve pain that bothers patients. Therefore, proper massage is not only acceptable but recommended. There is an important condition: exposure is possible in the first, second stage of disease development. It will not be superfluous to consult your doctor.
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Regular procedures on calves, thighs will be the best prevention of the development of varicose veins, along with moderate physical activity.
Alternating movements, such as squeezing, hitting, pressure, rubbing allows you to train large vessels, small subcutaneous capillaries. At the same time, some techniques can further dilate the leg veins, which is not always desirable. Therefore, massage can be performed, but only with a specialist who knows exactly how to work with patients with pathology.
How it works
Massage has a complex effect:
- increases lymph flow;
- accelerates blood circulation;
- warms the tissues
- brings into tone the soft tissues, the walls of the vessels.
The result of the procedure can be so powerful that the blood pressure rises temporarily, even a slight dizziness appears. Therefore, immediately after the procedure, you should have some rest, well-being, important parameters will stabilize quickly.
An important action is the improvement of metabolic processes in tissues, their blood supply, oxygen due to uniform and rapid heating. In this case, the amount of interstitial fluid is reduced to normal. Thus, it is possible to achieve a lasting reduction of edema, relief from cramps, aggravation and painful aches.
As the tissues shrink in size, the pressure on the vessels, both subcutaneous and deep, decreases significantly. Such an effect is very harmful to the walls, it contributes to the active development of varicose veins. Reducing pressure on the limbs is an important effect of proper massage.
Therapy can replace physical activity in the early stages of treatment. Active movements will increase blood flow, but with pain, swelling, it is not easy and not always safe to perform them. Therefore, you should start with a massage, a gentle effect without active rubbing, lumps, without unnecessary pressure. After that, it will be much easier to combine physical therapy exercises.
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Massage for varicose veins should not be accompanied by unpleasant sensations that were not there before the procedure. A very delicate impact is required, otherwise damage, hematomas can not be avoided.
Types of therapy: what to choose
During the same procedure, you can use different techniques, but most specialists prefer to work in one direction. It is important to choose the most effective option for this. Classic massage does not always give the desired effect, you can significantly reduce the treatment time without losing progress by choosing modern hardware techniques.
Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic flow is characterized by the lowest speed, so the actions of the master will be smooth and accurate, which is required for varicose veins. This technique is recommended because:
- has a complex effect: reduction of edema, heat;
- allows you to process the entire area;
- relieves anxiety for a long time.
It is not necessary to use oil even with manual massage. The pressure will be very small, which eliminates all the risks of vascular damage. Visible results can be achieved by choosing a hardware technique. In this case, the massage is performed even in the second stage of disease development, as the negative effect on the skin is not performed at all, and the pressure is precisely controlled.
The simplest lymphatic drainage massage for varicose veins can be done yourself, if so far only the first symptoms have appeared and this treatment has been approved by the doctor. Normal hand movements, gentle strokes, light squeezing should be performed along standard lines in a bottom-up and top-down direction. The technique is very simple, so mastering it will not be difficult at all. This type of massage is the most favorite.
Anticellulite
A popular service for most massage therapists are cellulite treatments using heat compositions, honey, special jars etc. Opinions about the permissible impact with varicose veins vary. However, progressive doctors and cosmetologists adhere to the "golden mean" and answer that it is necessary to choose the right technique and pay attention to the existing risks and complications.
It is strictly forbidden to perform an anti-cellulite procedure in the presence of thrombophlebitis, ulcers, inflamed and stained skin lesions. You can not use deep techniques that can give a significant correction in volumes after a few sessions. They are effective but dangerous in venous diseases.
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Deep impact techniques can also be manual, so you should discuss the type of impact with the master in advance.
The safest are:
- gentle manual techniques;
- hydromassage;
- the impact of the roller.
All vacuum methods should be excluded, they can also damage veins and capillaries, accelerating the development of pathology. Gentle anti-cellulite massage will improve the condition of the blood vessels, so it is allowed and even shown to patients.
LPG
This is one of the types of vacuum apparatus impact, LPG technology is widely used in the fight against excess weight, age-related changes in the contours of the figure. Most experts do not recommend this type of massage in the presence of varicose veins. Even a slight vacuum effect can cause an increase in anxiety and the appearance of new symptoms.
We allow LPG massage only if the diagnosis itself has not been made yet, but already has the first signs of vascular damage. Vacuum exposure will relieve stagnation and swelling of fluids, but will not bring other positive effects.
RESTRICTIONS
Massage should be excluded in the presence of any complication of the disease, among which the most dangerous will be:
- thrombophlebitis;
- venous hypertrophy;
- elevated temperature;
- trophic ulcer.
Often, varicose veins develop against the background of other pathologies, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic infections, hypertension, problems with the blood supply to the limbs and brain. In these cases, it is better to exclude massage.
The impact of the feet with massage movements of any kind is strictly forbidden if the disease has progressed to stages 3 and 4. Such procedures can provoke negative consequences, up to the separation of blood clots and subcutaneous hemorrhages.
Side effects
If the type of massage is chosen correctly, there will be no pronounced side effects. It is important to make sure that after the procedure there is no bruising or redness on the skin of the affected limbs, which do not disappear for a long time. With varicose veins, such phenomena indicate very aggressive exposure.
The most common side effect is a feeling of fatigue, drowsiness, lack of energy. This is due to the active flow of lymph, muscle relaxation and tissue saturation with oxygen. Therefore, you should lie down or sit up a little, not drive immediately, do not run out of the massage therapist's office, and do not immediately start active physical work.
Against the background of long sessions, the temperature may rise slightly. Tissue heating is a natural process, but you should definitely consult a doctor. After that, there may be a slight dizziness while getting up from the sofa. Active blood flow to the lower body is the main reason for this phenomenon. It's worth worrying about when the feeling does not go away within 10-15 minutes.
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After the massage you should get up gradually: get up on your elbows, sit down, lower your legs and only then take a vertical position.
Massage for varicose veins is not only not contraindicated, but also desirable when it comes to the first and second stage of pathology development. The best choice would be some kind of manual or hardware lymphatic drainage procedure. A mild effect will reduce the severity of symptoms, will improve the condition of tissues. A noticeable effect can be achieved by conducting sessions in courses of 10-15 days with a break of 2-3 months.