Best Exercise Practices for Those with Varicose Veins

BEST EXERCISE PRACTICES FOR THOSE WITH VARICOSE VEINS Low-impact exercises are the most effective and least painful ways for individuals with varicose veins to be active. IN THE HOMЕ Pedaling Leg lifts Ankle flexion Lie on the floor flat on your back. Lie an the floor flat on your back. While seated or lying on your back, point and flex your foot in a slow, Lift your legs off the floor and pedal Place hands to your side or under as though you were riding a bicycle. your buttocks to reduce lower back deliberate way. The higher you elevate your legs, strain and raise one leg at a time the more circulation will increase. so that it isperpendicular to the ground. Hold, then repeat with the opposite leg. OUT AND ABOUT Walking Bicyling Rowing Swimming ACTIVITIES TO AVOID Stair-Stepping High-impact Aerobics Running Slanding or sitting for long periods of time Other high impact sports Tennis INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ARICOSE SOLUTIOMS Look Better Feel Confident http://www.varicosesolutionsofchicago.com/ SOURCES http://health.howstulfworks.com/skin-care/problems/beauty/exercising-alfect-varicose-veins.htm http://www.livestrong.com/article/161820-exercise-for-varicose-veins/ http:/www.schsa.org/PublicHealth/pages/healthResources/healthwire/2001/05Lhtml BEST EXERCISE PRACTICES FOR THOSE WITH VARICOSE VEINS Low-impact exercises are the most effective and least painful ways for individuals with varicose veins to be active. IN THE HOMЕ Pedaling Leg lifts Ankle flexion Lie on the floor flat on your back. Lie an the floor flat on your back. While seated or lying on your back, point and flex your foot in a slow, Lift your legs off the floor and pedal Place hands to your side or under as though you were riding a bicycle. your buttocks to reduce lower back deliberate way. The higher you elevate your legs, strain and raise one leg at a time the more circulation will increase. so that it isperpendicular to the ground. Hold, then repeat with the opposite leg. OUT AND ABOUT Walking Bicyling Rowing Swimming ACTIVITIES TO AVOID Stair-Stepping High-impact Aerobics Running Slanding or sitting for long periods of time Other high impact sports Tennis INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY ARICOSE SOLUTIOMS Look Better Feel Confident http://www.varicosesolutionsofchicago.com/ SOURCES http://health.howstulfworks.com/skin-care/problems/beauty/exercising-alfect-varicose-veins.htm http://www.livestrong.com/article/161820-exercise-for-varicose-veins/ http:/www.schsa.org/PublicHealth/pages/healthResources/healthwire/2001/05Lhtml