Exercises for varicose veins

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

Gymnastics basics for varicose veins

One of the provocative factors of varicose veins of the lower extremities is hypodynamics. Therefore, to prevent the disease or during its treatment, phlebologists prescribe special exercises for the lower extremities. Their type and intensity are chosen taking into account the clinical appearance 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, its goals are:

• Stimulates blood flow through the veins.
• Normalization of lymph flow.
• Increase the tone of the muscle tissue of the lower extremities to improve their endurance.
• Stabilization of arterial flow.
• Restoration of venous tone.
• Improving peripheral circulation activity.

In case of venous insufficiency, the most effective gymnastic complex are exercises with a gentle load. This degree of execution allows you to control the pressure in the veins, ensures the elimination of congestion in the vessels. As a result, pain and discomfort in the legs are eliminated spontaneously.

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

When designing a workout, it is important to know which exercises should not be done with varicose veins. Strictly forbidden to perform a variety of exercises, including:

• Squats.
• Dead displacement.
• Lunges.
• Lifting weights in a vertical position.
• I run.
• Strength training.
• Steppe lessons.
• Dancing.

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

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

Exercise therapy for varicose veins

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

• Reducing the severity of symptoms in the initial stage 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 marked with characteristic exercises with the greatest efficiency.

Exercise therapy for the removal of varicose vein scars in the first stage 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 stage include:

• Short breakfast goes to soft surfaces at a slow pace.
• Change the position of your feet while walking all day. To do this, you need to periodically do walking, unfold socks, walk on heels and toes.
• Amplitude movements at the ankle and knee joints.
• When sitting in a chair for a long time, you should perform alternate side rolls on the gluteal muscles and not throw one foot over the other.
• Stretching exercises in a horizontal position are performed every day in the evening.
• Before going to bed, it is necessary to raise the lower limbs up with support on the wall.

Exercise therapy complex for chronic varicose veins is not the main method of treatment, but its systematic application slows the development of the disease and delays the formation of venous nodes.

Rehabilitation therapists recommend increasing exercise in the initial stage of varicose veins:

• Exercise bike.
• Alternate pressing of the legs to the chest while lying down.
• Bending and extending fingers.
• Walking in place without tearing socks.
• Vertical scissors.
• Working the abdominal muscles.
• Raising and lowering the buttocks with the legs raised.
• Vibration exercises.
• Stretching the legs and arms.

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

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

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

Preventive exercises for varicose veins in the legs

If you experience increased swelling, frequent seizures and severe pain, you should immediately stop performing these exercises and return to preventative exercise therapy. This complex provides for the systematic implementation of the following exercises for varicose veins in the legs.

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• Pull socks in different directions with minimum resistance and maximum amplitude.
• Synchronous or alternate semi-maximal rotation of the legs.
• Perform these exercises by grasping the inside of the leg, excluding the contraction of the leg muscles.
• Gradual extension of the leg muscles and ligaments touching the big toe, nose and ear. If possible, place the foot on the back of the head.
• Pull the knee joint at chest level. In this case, it is necessary to grasp the ankle joint with both hands. Without releasing the grip of the hands, try to perform the maximum extension of the knee joint without lifting the leg off the floor.

Initial kneeling position:

• Spread the knee joints shoulder-width apart and lower the gluteus muscles to the floor. Hold this position for no more than 20 seconds. In the absence of pain and burning in the muscles, try to touch the floor with the shoulder blades. Finish the exercise by raising your legs up and gently shaking your limbs.
• Straightening the knee joint, try to do maximum forward thrust with your foot. If possible, it is recommended to sit on a string on each side.
• Standing on an accent extending from the knees, pull the toe and swing the leg backwards, alternating with the amplitude movements to the side while the leg should be bent. Alternate 15 times for each leg.

When choosing exercises for preventive exercise therapy for varicose veins, it is necessary to consider the lifestyle of the person. The complex that is suitable for a person with high daily activity will not bring any benefit to a person with a passive lifestyle.

Charging for varicose veins in the horizontal position:

• Raise your leg bent at the knee and straighten 10 times for each limb.
• Alternate flexion and extension of the legs at the knee joint with a slight push forward and towards yourself.
• Execution of longitudinal and transverse "scissors".
• Raising the pelvis and leaning on the shoulder blades, perform longitudinal and transverse passage amplitude oscillations.
• From the "birch" position, throw your feet behind your head, touching the floor with the mattress.

Systematic exercise therapy therapy 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 limb.

Vibrating gymnastics from varicose veins

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

Consists of two main complexes:

• Respiratory gymnastics.Performed immediately after waking up and before performing vibration exercises. Technique: stay on top of the tops, push the chest forward, take deep breaths, while trying to lower the air as low as possible. When done correctly, the abdomen should swell slightly. We hold our breath for 3-5 seconds and exhale the air with frequent sharp jerk.
• Vibration gymnastics.Starting position while standing, with your arms straight behind your body. Technique: lift the heels off the floor by 1 cm. When we exhale, we sit sharply on the floor. The exercise is repeated at least 60 times. Intensity 1 increase per second. Every 20 rises, there is a break of 10 seconds.

Vibrating 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, reddening 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 the elements. Therefore, the first hours should be kept under the supervision of a doctor or instructor. It is also important to follow the exercise technique and the number of groups.