Spider veins and varicose veins affect approximately 50 percent of the population. Chances are, by the time you’re 55 years old, you have a 1 in 2 chance of having the pesky cosmetic blunder appear on your legs. The unsightly veins can appear all over the legs, from the calves to upper thighs to ankles and even on the feet. The internal cause of varicosities is due to blood flowing into veins, but not flowing backward. For instance, blood flows down into your legs, but due to the pressure of body weight and poor valves, the blood will pool in the veins where later they become spider veins and varicose veins. From the blood pooling in the veins, they become visible through the skin.
Physical Causes of Spider and Varicose Veins:
- Genetics
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time
- Obesity
- Pregnancies by the added weight, hormonal changes, increased blood volume.
- Constant heavy lifting
- Hormonal changes due to menopause
- Overweight and distended stomachs
- Aging
- Chronic constipation
How to Reduce Spider Veins and Varicose Veins
- Lose weight or keep you weight at a healthy level. Less body weight will reduce the pressure on your legs.
- Begin a cardio regimen. Start with walking for more than 45 minutes a day and increase to light jogs. Strengthening your legs will increase proper blood flow.
- Elevate your feet when lying down for extended periods of time. Raising your feet reduces the pressure to your lower extremities.
- Stand up and stretch for 3 minutes every 45 minutes that you’re required to sit.
- Refrain from wearing tight clothing to reduce blood flow restriction to your lower body.
- Reduce your sodium intake to keep your blood pressure at a healthy level
- Eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits and fiber.
- Wear support stalkings. They help push the surface veins toward the stronger veins minimizing the surface appearance.
- Periodically massage your legs to loosen up muscles and increase blood flow to your veins.
At Rejuvenece we can begin treating your cosmetic problem immediately. But only by following the steps above can you significantly treat your spider and varicose veins for life. Living a healthy lifestyle and taking care of you body is the key. Call us today at 813-685-0281 to book an appointment.
