Try These Lifestyle Changes to Improve Your Vein Health

Our veins are essential to our wellbeing, but how often do we consider our vein health? Vascular problems can make you uncomfortable, and the earlier you get treatment, the better. At Vascular Vein Centers, we are proud to offer state-of-the-art spider vein, varicose vein, and cosmetic vein treatment at our centers throughout Florida. 

At the same time, you can also improve your vein health through lifestyle changes. Here are just some of our top tips for improving your vein health. 

Are your veins in good health? 

Our veins do a lot of work: They keep our blood flowing throughout our body and ensure it flows in the right direction. If the veins in your legs and feet start to feel itchy, heavy, or swollen, it may indicate a problem with your vein health such as edema, valve problems, and other concerns. 

Depending on how severe your vein problems are, you may be able to improve your vein health through some of these lifestyle changes. 

Wear looser clothing

Tight clothes put pressure on your limbs and can prevent your blood from flowing. Your veins then get squeezed together, restricting blood flow and increasing venous pressure. Loose clothing helps prevent this from happening. Another wardrobe tip is to wear flats instead of heels to reduce the strain on your lower limbs.

Exercise regularly

Being overweight can put pressure on veins in your legs and feet. Carrying extra weight also builds up strain on legs and feet, which can lead to vein problems. 

Additionally, exercising regularly can improve your cardiovascular fitness. That’s why keeping active can help in two ways: by reducing the excess weight and strain on your veins while improving your overall vascular system. 

Quit or reduce smoking

Smoking can cause varicose veins, which is another term for visible and uncomfortable veins in the feet and legs. Quitting or reducing your cigarette intake can reduce your risk of developing varicose veins.

Compression stockings

If you are already experiencing the initial symptoms of varicose veins, compression stockings can help. They help your blood flow more adequately, prevent blood from pooling in your ankles, and reduce swelling. Compression stockings are especially helpful if you have vein problems and stand for long hours for your work. 

Alternate sitting and standing

You may already know that sitting for long periods of time can lead to numerous health issues, including varicose veins. It may seem counterintuitive, but prolonged standing can also cause vein issues. Therefore, whether you sit or stand most of the day, it’s important to take breaks and alternate as much as possible between both positions. 

Medical vein treatment

Depending on the level of your vein problems, these lifestyle changes may reduce your symptoms and prevent them from getting worse. However, it’s also important to know the medical treatment options available for when lifestyle changes aren’t enough. 

We offer a full range of medical vein treatments, including

• Endovenous laser treatment
• Sclerotherapy and ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy
• VenaSeal treatment, which closes an afflicted vein and redirects the bloodstream through a healthier vein
• Varithena treatment, which injects a foam to help with unhealthy vein symptoms

To improve your vein health, get an assessment, and receive further treatment, call Vascular Vein Centers in Florida at your nearest location to book an appointment today. You can also use our online contact form to request more information.