Swollen and enlarged varicose veins are quite common and many people experience them at some point in their lives. Unfortunately, these painful veins don’t heal over time, but there are many things you can do to improve the irritating symptoms.
In addition to medical treatments, there are some lifestyle changes that can help reduce the appearance of enlarged veins. We’ve looked at some tips and tricks that can help you ease the painful feeling of swollen veins.
Sleep With A Pillow Between Your Legs
If you sleep on your side, placing a large pillow between your knees can help relieve varicose vein symptoms. In addition to improving your posture and relieving back pain, sleeping with a pillow between your legs can improve blood circulation and keep swelling and tingling in your extremities at bay.
When you raise your legs above the level of your heart, you stimulate blood flow and can help prevent varicose veins from getting worse.
Opt for loose clothes
While tight clothing can make you look attractive, wearing it too often isn’t doing your health any favors. Tight clothing that puts pressure on your waist and legs restricts blood flow and can contribute to painful varicose veins.
Keep Your Legs Elevated
Elevating your feet as often as possible is one of the easiest and most effective ways to relieve the pain sensation of varicose veins. When you raise your feet above your heart, you help blood flow back to your heart, preventing blood clots from forming.
Even if you work in the office and have to sit at your desk for hours, putting your feet up on a chair can help relieve leg swelling.
Ditch The High Heels
While your favorite high heels are definitely a great addition to your look, wearing them on a daily basis can make your varicose veins worse. Opt for low-heeled shoes, which can look just as dressy and work your calf muscles more, which is good for your veins.
Choose The Stairs Instead Of The Elevator
While it may seem tempting to take an elevator when you’re tired, taking the stairs helps you burn extra calories and is much better for swollen veins. As you walk up the stairs and raise your calf, your leg muscles contract, helping blood return to your legs.
Have you ever noticed varicose veins on your legs? Do you know other tricks that can help reduce them?
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