There is a common misconception associated with crossing your legs — many people believe that this comfortable seated position will actually cause Varicose Veins to develop. This is in fact false, and in reality standing for prolonged periods of time can be more likely to cause the condition rather than crossing your legs. If however, you are seated for a prolonged period of time you may begin to develop a more serious condition that occurs when blood flow is restricted, this is called Chronic Venous Insufficiency. This condition usually runs in your family but can also be caused as a result of sitting or standing for long periods of time.
What is CVI?
Chronic Venous Insufficiency or CVI is when your veins are unable to bring blood back to your heart. In normal functioning veins, the valves in your legs allow the blo
od to flow back to your heart; however, in cases of CVI the valves are not functioning properly. This causes blood to collect in your lower legs (as a result of gravity) and leads to the formation of varicose veins.
CVI and Fatigue?
A very common symptom of Chronic Venous INsufficiency is fatigue. This occurs because your heart is not getting the proper blood flow that it needs and this leads to you feeling energy deprived which causes the feeling of fatigue. Other symptoms associated with CVI include: heavy legs, swollen legs, tight or aching ankles, pain when walking, leg ulcers, and brown spotting near the ankle.
Exercises to Help Relieve Symptoms of CVI?
The best exercise to do to relieve the symptoms of CVI is walking. Walking promotes healthy blood circulation in your legs, which helps to pump blood up to your heart. Other exercises that can relieve the symptoms of Chronic Venous Insufficiency include bicycling, light jogging, or stationary exercises such as lunges and leg lifts. It is important to note that while these exercises may help to relieve the symptoms associated with CVI they are not treatments. To better relieve your symptoms and promote healthy circulation it is recommended to get treatment done to treat your Chronic Venous Insufficiency.
Treatment?
Treatments for CVI are thermal laser ablation where the veins are sealed by heat, or non-thermal ablation where we seal the veins using different substances (ex. Liquid form, gel form). The non-thermal ablation treatments are superior to the thermal ones because they can be used to treat specific areas where the laser ablation cannot be used.
Contact Us!
At Canada Vein Clinics we specialize in the treatment of varicose veins. We offer numerous treatments for this condition and help to find the best treatment for you. Book a consultation to find out more information! Give us a call today at 1-888-876-8346!
Consultation
by Alan. Trufal
Category: generalAfter 3 veinous ultrasounds, due to a swollen left leg and painful ankle when walking, I got my doctor to refer me to Canada Vein Clinic. Another ultrasound was done in house. I lucked into a virtual consultation with Dr. Matz himself, shortly after , fully expecting a recommendation for one of the vein treatments . Laser was what I expected. Much to my surprise , after being asked a number of questions relating to my symptoms, Dr. Matz suggested that there was no serious vein problem . He recommended an arterial ultrasound, which was also done in house , shortly afterwards. Before I forget , I would also like to thank the staff , and in particular Sasha , for all her help and concern. It appears that I do have minor vein and artery issues in my left leg. But , nothing that would require any intervention at this point in time. I cannot thank Dr. Matz enough. I believe he is a very honest , caring and most competent doctor . If I ever do need a vein procedure , I will return to have Dr. Matz do it.
VenaSeal
by Billie Johnston
Category: generalGreat experience at Canada Vein Clinic. I had the procedure done approximately 3 years ago to remove my varicose veins. It has taken me this long to leave a review because I wanted to be sure it lasted. It has! I was VERY nervous, but on the day of the procedure felt comfortable and confident that I was "in good hands". The actual procedure was not painful and not even uncomfortable. However, 3 or 4 days after, I did develop pain and discomfort (because I did not follow instructions). It was recommended that I apply Arnica and I did not. When I developed the pain, I did start applying the Arnica and within a day everything was as it should be. Highly recommend Canada Vein Clinic. Very professional, courteous, and informative. And my leg is still smooth and vein free after 3 years!
Venalseal
by Gisele McCann
Category: vein therapyI had contacted Dr.Matz at the Canada Vein Clinic to have removal of some very large veins reviewd. Since I have some medical issues, Dr.Matz suggested that the safest way to achieve this would be with the venaseal procedure. Ultrasounds confirmed that this would be the safest way. I was aware that it may not result in a 100% result. The procedure was basically pain free with a minimal amount of bruising and very fast recovery. Multible Ultrasound checks over 1 years Confirmed that the procedure was successful and improved with time. I submitted pictures for a telephone consultation with Dr.Matz and was assured that minor issues could be addressed at a later date. I was treated with the utmost professionalism by Dr.Matz and the clicic staff. I would recommend to get an assessment by Drt.Matz at Canada Vein Clinics. GMCC
Never felt better
by Lori Brummell
Category: vein therapyOne year ago I got my various veins done. My legs have never felt better. It is expensive but well worth it.
Venaseal Treatment
by Francesco Giordano
Category: vein therapyMy varicose vein was so bad that my calf was almost double the size of the other one. After my Venaseal treatment with Dr. Matz, it has shrunk down to the same as the other one with some minor bruising as the only evidence left of the varicose vein. All the staff at the clinic were friendly and kind. Overall it was a great experience.
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