I Have Varicose Veins, Can I Still Exercise?

If you have been diagnosed with varicose veins, you may be wondering if it is still safe for you to exercise. Well, the good news is, not only is it still safe for you to exercise, exercising may actually help lessen the appearance of your varicose veins. If you don’t already have a regular exercise routine, schedule an appointment with your doctor, who will make suggestions as to what exercises and what duration will be best for you.

Some physicians say that exercise is something we all need, regardless of what physical conditions we may have, including varicose veins. While you may be limited as to the type of exercises that you can do, you shouldn’t be advised just to stop exercising completely just because you have varicose veins. Your doctor may devise a walking regimen for you, or may suggest that you do some weight training, swimming, or even very low-impact aerobics. Depending on the severity of your problem, you may be advised to take breaks often during your daily exercise routine, to take some of the pressure off of the veins in your legs. Doctors who support exercise programs for those suffering from varicose veins say that because exercise helps to improve circulation of blood through the body, and builds muscle, it actually can help prevent your condition from worsening. They also believe that with the right exercises, the severity of your varicose veins will lessen, and you will suffer from the aches and pains associated with varicose veins less frequently.

After your exercise session, you will need to take some extra precautions, to keep blood from pooling in your legs, worsening your condition. Make sure you take the time to properly cool down after each and every exercise session. You should spend a minimum of ten minutes on your cool-down routine. This slower pace will help your body circulate more blood and oxygen through your circulatory system, preventing blood from pooling in one place.

It is also a good idea to do some light stretching exercises after each workout, which will also help get the blood flowing where it needs to be.

If you still seem to have problems after exercise, take a brief break, for ten or fifteen minutes max. Lie down flat, with your feet and legs elevated, at a level higher than your heart. This will help the blood flow back up from your legs to your heart, alleviating any pressure or pain caused by your varicose veins after exercising. It isn’t a good idea to stay stationary for long, but this is a good solution.

Exercise is still believed to be the number one prevention method for all sorts of physical conditions, including varicose veins. So, if you don’t already suffer from varicose veins, talk to your doctor, and start doing your own daily exercise routine. If you can prevent varicose veins with exercise, why aren’t you already at the gym?

Patricia is a health focused content author. To learn more about varicose veins and spider veins please visit Non-Surgical Varicose Veins Treatments

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