Working to keep fit and trim is synonymous with living a healthy lifestyle. You watch what you eat to avoid gaining weight; you limit your alcohol intake; you don’t smoke; and you participate in high-impact exercises regularly to complete a healthy lifestyle. You are doing everything you should be doing, and yet, you notice that your legs are feeling achy and tired. You’ve even noticed some swelling and discoloration. What’s up with that? Orlando vein center, Florida Vein Care, explains.
Contrary to what people believe, both low and high-impact exercising can aid the symptoms of varicose veins. Starting with lower impact workouts is recommended and can be gradually increased to more rigorous exercises. This helps develop core strength and supports gradual muscle development. Higher impact exercises, without straining your veins, aids in bone health. With the right amount of impact, this can lead to an increase in bone density, ligament strength and can assist cartilage development in joints.
Remember, although we approve of high-impact exercise routines, we recommend that you make certain adjustments to reduce any negative effects your routine is having on your veins. Something as simple as changing the running surface can alleviate the stress you are placing on your legs. Running on grass, or on a school track, has less of a jarring effect than running on the sidewalks or roads of your neighborhood would. If making this change is not conducive to your situation, consider wearing compression hose while running. The pressure of stockings against your legs can help to keep the valves operating properly and, in turn, reduce the pain or tired, achy feeling you experience while running. Elevating your legs after a run is also very beneficial.
If any symptoms may arise, you may indeed wish to consider completing revising your exercise routine from one that is high-impact to one that is low-impact. Bicycling, swimming, and walking are all great alternatives to the high-intense exercising you have been participating in. Changing your exercise routine will not cure your varicose veins, but it can reduce the symptoms you are experiencing. Low-impact and aerobic exercises keep the blood pumping normally without building up pressure in the veins which decreases the aggravation of the veins.
If symptoms still persist and you have tried changing your exercise routines, then you should seek treatment for your spider and varicose veins. At our premiere Orlando vein center, Dr. Bragg and his staff are here to help you through the diagnosis and treatment of your venous insufficiency. Get back to living life the way you want to. Call 407-805-8989 to take the first step to pain-free exercise.