The sensation of heaviness and swelling, muscle cramps, tingling, pain when walking and varicose veins, make up a symptomatology that is not serious, but chronic, and causes great discomfort, because it affects and impairs the quality of personal and work life of patients.
In Galeno Clinic we have several treatments to improve all these symptoms and improve venous circulation. Among them, manual drainage, pressotherapy or even Indiba Deep Care radiofrequency to improve blood flow.
In addition to these in-clinic treatments, we always advise you to follow these tips that also alleviate the symptoms:
- Do not remain standing or sitting for long periods of time.
- Elevate your legs, use a footrest (if you are sitting for a long time) or during the night, it is better to sleep with your legs elevated about 15 cm.
- Massage our legs from the feet to the thighs while lying down.
- We can activate circulation by alternating showers that are not too hot (38º maximum) with cold showers on the legs. At the end, apply cold water to the calves in an upward direction, to relieve the feeling of heaviness.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothing and excessively hot environments, as they stimulate the dilation of veins and the appearance of varicose veins.
- Both overweight and constipation can affect circulation, so it is always best to follow a diet rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables and cereals.
- Physical exercise is essential.
- Avoid tobacco and alcohol.
