Some individuals believe myths that exercise is harmful and can make your venous disease worse, but we are here to debunk those myths. Physical exercise yields many health benefits including relieving varicose vein symptoms. Many patients who suffer from varicose veins ask what the best exercises to help ease their symptoms are. Hopefully, the exercises provided below will help to alleviate any uncomfortable symptoms you may be experiencing.
1. Walking
Walking is an extremely great type of exercise and it is by far the most optimal exercise for varicose veins. It is such an easy way to get the blood in your legs circulating and can be done anywhere. We recommend that you take short walks every hour – this is the most beneficial way to optimize vein health. Strive to get a few short walks into your day!
2. Heel Raises
If you work a desk job, heel raises are a perfect exercise for you. Simply raising your heels for about a minute at various points in the day is beneficial for your vein health. This helps to keep the blood from pooling in your legs when you are sitting down for long periods of time.
3. Running
Running is an amazing exercise to boost vein health! It ensures blood is circulating in the legs and increases your heart rate. A downside with this activity is that it can be quite hard on the joints. A common myth is that running worsens varicose veins, read more about why this is false on one of our blogs, here.
4. Cycling
Bicycling is a great alternative to running as it keeps the blood flowing without being tough on the joints. Biking also helps to strengthen the legs which gives your veins added support. Cycling can be done on a stationary bicycle or outside, making it an extremely versatile activity.
5. Yoga
Yoga and stretching are extremely beneficial for varicose veins. They help to promote blood circulation and can help with balance! Check out our in depth blog on yoga and varicose veins, here.
These exercises are great to help minimize varicose vein symptoms, aid in managing the disease, or helping to prevent the development of varicose veins. It is important to realize that while these exercises may help your venous disease, they are not treatment methods. The only way to get rid of your varicose veins once and for all is through treatment!
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, or email us at askdoctor@canadaveinclinics.ca.
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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