If you suffer with varicose veins then leg workouts can really help … but the golden rule is keep it low impact!

Exercise increases blood circulation and gets the blood pumping! Whilst it’s not going to cure varicose veins the right kind of leg workouts can help prevent further deterioration and reduce pain and discomfort.

We said the RIGHT kind of exercise and this is really important. We cannot stress enough that leg workouts for varicose veins should be moderate, not too strenuous and, most importantly, low impact. If it results in any pain or discomfort then it should be stopped right away of course.

So what are the best leg workouts for varicose veins and which ones should be avoided?

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Varicose veins can be disfiguring and painful but it is not always that they need surgical treatment. Sometimes the condition comes and goes especially in cases where it is caused by temporal factors such as pregnancy or the nature of occupation. The cardinal rule is, if the condition is not causing you any discomfort, you do not have to seek treatment of varicose veins. However, treatment is often wanted for aesthetic reasons.

However, there are some instances where the surgical treatment of varicose veins is important. This is where the varicose veins are causing pain and you want to ease the symptoms. Also, in an attempt to treat complications such as skin discoloration, swelling, or leg ulcers, you may have to result to medical attention. Some sufferers of varicose veins have had to seek private treatment particularly for cosmetic reasons.

So, exactly what options are there for the treatment of varicose veins?

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