Ways to Prevent Varicose Veins During Work

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Did you know that one of the top risk factors for developing varicose veins is prolonged periods of standing? Follow these tips to keep your blood flowing will lower your risk for vein disease.

Elevate Your Legs

When you stand, your veins have to work against gravity to get blood back to your heart. By elevating your legs, you are putting gravity back on the side of your veins

Wear Compression Stockings

Standing increases the chances of blood pooling in your legs. Compression stockings work by keeping the veins in the right position to pump blood back up to the heart.

Walking

The more you walk, the more it stimulates your leg muscles and helps regulate the flow of blood. There are numerous benefits to increasing how many steps you take each day, including preventing varicose veins.

Stretch

Many stretch before exercising in order to prevent soreness. This is because stretching increases circulation and the supply of nutrients delivered to the muscles.

Exercise

Exercise is one of the best ways to prevent varicose veins from forming. This is because exercise stimulates the muscles and keeps a steady flow of blood from your veins to your heart.

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