Exercises for varicose veins

One of the components of the medical-preventive complex for varicose veins is gymnastics. It consists of simple basic exercises whose implementation helps to stabilize the functionality of the vascular system and improve overall health. Daily gymnastics for varicose veins on the legs is effective for any form of pathology and at any stage of treatment.

Basics of gymnastics for varicose veins

Hypodynamics is one of the provoking factors of varicose veins of the lower extremities. Therefore, to prevent disease or during treatment, phlebologists prescribe special exercises for the lower limbs. Their type and intensity are selected taking into account the clinical picture of the disease, the location of the affected veins, the severity and the area of ​​the lesion. The focus of the gymnastic complex and its duration are also taken into account.

Regardless of the type of leg gymnastics for varicose veins, her goals are:

• Stimulates blood flow through the veins.
• Normalization of lymph flow.
• Increasing the tone of the muscle tissue of the lower extremities to improve their endurance.
• Arterial inflow stabilization.
• Restoration of venous tone.
• Improving peripheral circulation activity.

In case of venous insufficiency, the most effective gymnastic complex are exercises with a light load. This speed of execution allows you to control the pressure on the veins, ensures the removal of stagnation in the vessels. As a result, pain and discomfort in the legs disappear spontaneously.

The most effective exercises allowed at any stage of varicose veins include walking in the fresh air and teaching in the pool. All permitted exercises developed by the therapist are performed in a horizontal position or sitting.

When preparing a workout, it is important to know which exercises you should not do with varicose veins. It is strictly forbidden to perform a series of exercises, including:

• Squats.
Deadlift.
• Steps.
• Lifting weights in an upright position.
• Running.
• Strength training.
• Steppe lessons.
• Dance.

The selection of the correct set of permitted exercises is performed exclusively by a phlebologist or exercise therapy instructor.

Gymnastics for varicose veins is an affordable and simple method of treating and preventing disease. The complex does not require the presence of experts and professional equipment.

Varicose vein exercise therapy

Conservative therapy of venous insufficiency is always supplemented by physiotherapy exercises. The gymnastic complex for varicose veins in this case is selected depending on the purpose of treatment:

• Reducing the severity of symptoms in the initial phase of varicose veins.
• Pain relief.

• Prevention of the development of severe varicose veins, the treatment of which includes surgery.
• Prevention of pathology in people at risk.

Each type of gymnastic complex is characterized by characteristic exercises with the highest efficiency.

Exercise therapy to remove the signs of varicose veins in the first phase helps to stimulate the walls of blood vessels, increase their tone and improve blood flow. The most effective exercises for varicose veins of the lower extremities in the initial phase include:

• A short morning running slowly on soft surfaces.
• Change the position of your feet while walking during the day. To do this, you need to occasionally sock, unfold socks, walk on your heels and toes.
• Amplitude movements in the joints of the joints and knees.
When you sit on a chair for a long time, you should alternately roll to the side on the gluteal muscles and not switch one leg over the other.
• Horizontal stretching exercises are performed daily in the evening.
• Before going to bed, the lower limbs should be lifted up on the wall.

The exercise complex for chronic varicose veins is not the main method of treatment, but its systematic application slows down the development of the disease and delays the formation of venous nodules.

Rehabilitation therapists recommend adding exercises in the initial stage of varicose veins:

• Bicycle.
• Alternately squeezing your legs against your chest while lying down.
• Bending and stretching fingers.
• Walking in place without tearing your socks.
• Vertical scissors.
• Work your abs.
• Raising and lowering the buttocks with the legs raised.
• Vibration exercises.
• Stretching of feet and hands.

For greater efficiency and prevention of the development of complications of varicose veins, the complex is recommended to be performed twice a day.

Every workout should start with a relaxing massage. Exercises are done slowly and smoothly, sudden movements are excluded. The duration of the complex is at least 15 minutes.

The final phase of any exercise therapy complex is a contrast shower on the lower extremities with strong pressure. The duration of this manipulation is 10 minutes for each leg.

Preventive exercises for varicose veins on the legs

If you have increased swelling, frequent seizures, and severe pain, you should stop performing these exercises immediately and return to preventative exercise therapy. This complex allows you to systematically perform the following exercises for varicose veins in the legs.

Sit:

• Pull the socks in different directions with minimal resistance and maximum amplitude.
• Synchronous or alternating semi-axial rotation of the foot.
• Perform these exercises by gripping the inside of the foot, excluding the contraction of the leg muscles.
• Gradually stretch the muscles and ligaments of the foot by touching the thumb to the chest, nose and ear. If possible, place your foot on the back of your head.
• Pull the knee joint at chest level. In this case, it is necessary to grasp the wrist joint with both hands. Without loosening your handshake, try to maximize your knee joint without lifting your feet off the floor.

Starting kneeling position:

• Spread your knee joints shoulder-width apart and lower your gluteus muscles to the floor. Sit in this position for no longer than 20 seconds. In the absence of muscle pain and burning, try to touch the floor with your shoulder blades. Finish the exercise by lifting your legs and shaking your limbs lightly.
• By straightening your knee joint, try to make the maximum step forward with your foot. If possible, it is recommended to sit on the rope on each side.
• Standing in accent lying on your knees, pull your toe and swing your foot backwards, alternating amplitude movements to the side, while the foot should be bent. Change 15 times for each leg.

When choosing exercises for preventive therapy by exercising varicose veins, it is necessary to take into account the lifestyle of the person. A complex that is suitable for a person with daily high activity will not bring any benefit to a person with a passive lifestyle.

Filling in varicose veins in a horizontal position:

• Raises a leg bent at the knee and upright 10 times for each limb.
• Alternate bending and protrusion of the legs at the knee joint with a slight push forward and towards yourself.
• Performing longitudinal and transverse "scissors".
• By lifting the pelvis and leaning on the blades, perform amplitude swings of the longitudinal and transverse intersections.
• From the "birch" position, throw your feet behind your head, touching under your toes.

Systematic exercise by exercising will not only improve the health of the veins and the intensity of blood flow through them, but will also reduce the dystrophic changes in the soft tissues of the affected lower extremity.

Vibration gymnastics from varicose veins

One of the effective therapeutic methods for venous insufficiency is vibro-gymnastics. It helps to improve the condition of blood vessels and prolongs the period of remission of the disease. It refers to sparing treatment and is recommended when rhythmic sports are prohibited.

It consists of two main complexes:

• Respiratory gymnastics.It is performed immediately after waking up and before performing vibration exercises. Technique: standing on your fingertips, pushing your chest forward, take a deep breath, trying to lower the air as low as possible. When performed properly, the abdomen should swell slightly. We hold our breath for 3-5 seconds and exhale the air with sharp frequent jerks.
• Vibration gymnastics.Starting position standing on legs, back of upright arms next to body. Technique: lift your heels off the floor by 1 cm. On the exhale, we abruptly descend to the floor. The exercise is repeated at least 60 times. Intensity 1 lift per second. There is a 10 second pause every 20 lifts.

Vibration gymnastics brings a positive therapeutic result only at the beginning of the development of varicose veins and is a very effective preventive measure.

Exercise stimulates blood flow to the heart, which flushes blood vessels. This process stimulates the restoration of elasticity and tone of the venous walls and prevents the formation of atherosclerotic plaques.

Achieving a positive result during training with varicose veins depends on the correctness and order of all elements. Therefore, the first class must be held under the supervision of a doctor or instructor. It is also important to monitor your exercise technique and number of sets.