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Best Exercises To Reduce Varicose Vein Symptoms

Are you experiencing symptoms of varicose veins? What are varicose veins? Any vein close to the skin’s surface is prone to becoming varicose. These veins are twisted and appear larger than normal. This condition is most commonly found within the legs due to constant standing and walking, which tends to increase pressure on the veins of the lower extremities. The cause of varicose veins is the weakening of vein walls due to the stretching of the vein valves and loss of elasticity. If you are experiencing symptoms of varicose veins, it’s essential to contact the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County, NY, at PRINE Health!

How Can Exercise Reduce the Symptoms of Varicose Veins?

Treatment of varicose veins can be done at home by yourself. Of course, you should contact a medical professional for guidance and advice. However, certain at-home remedies have proven effective. Each person's case is different and what works for one person may not work for another. At PRINE Health we ensure the ideal treatment for your specific case and will guide to get you back to full strength! With the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County, NY, our team will ensure to reduce both the appearance and discomfort you're experiencing. Nevertheless, we have provided a list of exercises you're able to try on your own to reduce your symptoms:

Walking - Walking at least 30 minutes a day promotes healthy blood flow and reduces the risk of cardiac disease.

Stair Climbing - By taking the stairs every day rather than an elevator, you're performing the extra exercise you otherwise would have missed out on.

Calf Raises - Calf raises are a quick and easy way to strengthen your calves and promote healthy blood flow. This exercise requires no additional equipment and can be done anywhere!

Stretching/Yoga - Stretching and yoga is beneficial to the mind while reducing swelling and pain caused by varicose veins.

Contact PRINE Health For The Best Vascular Surgeons in Nassau County, NY

Varicose veins tend to cause mild discomfort and may give off an appearance you're not happy with. Taking action is the best way to reduce your symptoms, whether through the help of a professional or at home by yourself. Do not allow varicose veins to control how you see yourself, contact PRINE Health today! With the best vascular surgeons in Nassau County, NY, we will guide you through the recovery process and ensure you're satisfied with the outcome. Visit our website and schedule an appointment today to get started.

Injection Treatments

Varithena

Varithena is an FDA approved treatment for varicose veins, leg swelling, spider veins and more! Varithena is injected into your veins using an ultrasound for guidance to accurately determine the precise area of need. This treatment is a foam infusion that causes the varicose vein to safely close. Your blood will redirect through your surrounding healthy veins, allowing increased circulation and symptoms to improve.

Sclerotherapy

Sclerotherapy is an injection treatment used on varicose and spider veins. This foaming solution sticks to vein walls after the injection, causing the affected areas to rapidly close, removing any unsightly or bulbous veins. After treatment, circulation improves, and the visible appearance of the veins disappears.

How PRINE Vascular Can Help

Both spider and varicose veins arise from an underlying condition called venous insufficiency. Veins are responsible for transporting blood from your tissues back to your lungs in order to restore oxygen–the blood travels in one direction, which is ensured by valves that prevent blood from going backward. In venous insufficiency, these valves stop functioning properly and allow blood to pool in the venous structures. In the smaller, more superficial vasculature, this results in spider veins. Larger, bulging veins are called varicose veins.

Spider veins can be treated with the process of sclerotherapy, where a chemical agent is injected into the vein and effectively closes it off, or phlebectomy, in which case the veins are physically removed from below the skin. For varicose veins, chemical and radiofrequency (heat) ablations exist, which function as another way to shut down the vein. Although the vein is closed off, blood is still able to travel through other smaller structures so that blood flow is uninterrupted.

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Amit Shah, MD

Vascular Surgeon
Marina Travalja, PA - Vascular Surgeon at PRINE Health

Marina Travalja, PA

Vascular Surgeon

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