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 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.

Fundamentals of gymnastics for varicose veins

One of the provoking factors of varicose veins of the lower limbs is hypodynamia. Therefore, in order to prevent the disease or during its 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 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 the flow of blood through the veins.
• Normalization of lymphatic flow.
• Increase the tone of the muscle tissue of the lower limbs to improve their resistance.
• Stabilization of arterial flow.
• Restoration of venous tone.
• Improve the activity of peripheral circulation.

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 elimination of stagnation in the vessels. As a result, pain and discomfort in the legs are eliminated spontaneously.

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

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

• Squat.
• Deadlift.
• Lunges.
• Lifting weights in a vertical position.
• Running.
• Strength training.
• Steppe lessons.
• Dancing.

The selection of the correct set of permissible exercises is carried out exclusively by a phlebologist or physical therapy instructor.

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

Physical therapy for varicose veins

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

• Reduce the severity of symptoms in the early stage of varicose veins.
• Pain relief.

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

Each type of gymnastic complex is marked by characteristic exercises with maximum efficiency.

Physical therapy to remove the signs of varicose veins 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 limbs in the initial stage include:

• Short morning runs on soft surfaces at a slow pace.
• Change the position of your feet as you walk during the day. To do this, you need to periodically clubfoot, open your socks, walk on your heels and toes.
• Amplitude movements of the ankle and knee joints.
• When sitting in a chair for a long time, you should perform alternating sideways rotations on the gluteal muscles and not throw one leg over the other.
• Stretching exercises in a horizontal position are performed daily in the evening.
• Before going to bed, it is necessary to raise the lower limbs with the support against the wall.

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

Rehabilitologists recommend adding to the exercises in the initial phase of varicose veins:

• Exercise bike.
• Alternative compression of the legs to the chest while lying down.
• Flexion and extension of the fingers.
• Walk in place without tearing your socks.
• Vertical scissors.
• Work with the abdominal muscles.
• Raise and lower your buttocks with your legs raised.
• Vibration exercises.
• Stretching your feet and hands.

For greater efficiency and to prevent the development of complications of varicose veins, it is recommended to perform the complex twice a day.

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

The final stage of any physical therapy complex is to perform a contrast shower on the lower limbs with strong pressure. The duration of this manipulation is 10 minutes for each leg.

Preventive exercises for varicose veins on the legs

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

Sitting:

• Pull the socks in different directions with minimum resistance and maximum width.
• Synchronous or alternating semi-axis rotation of the feet.
• By performing these exercises by grasping the inside of the foot, excluding muscle contraction in the leg.
• Gradual stretching of the leg muscles and ligaments by touching the chest, nose and ear with the thumb. If possible, put your foot on the nape of your neck.
• Withdraws the knee joint to chest level. In this case, it is necessary to grasp the ankle joint with both hands. Without loosening your grip on your hands, try to do maximum knee joint extension without lifting your foot off the ground.

Starting position kneeling:

• Spread the knee joints shoulder-width apart and lower the gluteal muscles to the floor. In this position, sit for no more than 20 seconds. In the absence of pain and burning in the muscles, try touching the floor with the shoulder blades. Finish the exercise by lifting the legs and shaking the limbs slightly.
• While straightening the knee joint, try to make the maximum forward lunge with your foot. If possible, it is recommended to sit on a string on each side.
• Standing with emphasis lying down from the knees, pull the toe and swing the leg back, alternating amplitude movements to the side, while the foot should be bent. Alternate 15 times for each leg.

When choosing exercises for preventive physical therapy for varicose veins, the lifestyle of the person should be taken into account. The complex suitable for a person with an intense daily activity will not bring any benefit to a person with a passive lifestyle.

Refill for varicose veins in horizontal position:

• Raise the bent leg to knee height and straighten 10 times for each limb.
• Alternating flexion and extension of the legs at the knee joint with a slight push forward and towards yourself.
• Execution of longitudinal and transversal "scissors".
• By lifting the pelvis and leaning on the shoulder blades, perform oscillations of longitudinal and transverse crossing amplitude.
• From the "birch" position, throw your legs behind your head, touching the floor with your toes.

Systematic exercise of physical therapy will not only improve the health of the veins and the intensity of blood flow through them, but also reduce 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 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.Performed immediately after waking up and before performing vibration exercises. Technique: standing on tiptoe, pushing the chest forward, take a deep breath, trying to lower the air as low as possible. If done correctly, the belly should bulge slightly. We hold our breath for 3-5 seconds and exhale the air with frequent strong bursts.
• Vibration gymnastics.Starting position standing, back straight arms along the body. Technique: Raise the heels from the floor by 1 cm When we exhale, we abruptly lower ourselves to the floor. The exercise is repeated at least 60 times. Intensity 1 lift per second. Every 20 lifts a 10 second break is taken.

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

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

Achieving a positive result when training with varicose veins depends on the correctness and sequence of all elements. Therefore, the first few lessons must be held under the supervision of a doctor or instructor. It is also important to follow the technique of the exercises and the serial number.