Monday, 12 September 2016
It may seem random to you, but believe it or not, you can tell a lot about a person just by their leg health. People say this about the hands, but it’s true for the legs as well. Legs riddled with veins and swollen joints can make you look old and sickly. Young, sexy legs are typically smooth and vein-free. If you’re wondering how to keep your legs looking great for decades to come, check out these leg health tips.
Our top 5 leg health tips are designed as a starting off point to help you achieve Better Veins for Life ™. These top leg health tips include:
Exercise is one of the most important things you can do to keep your legs looking and feeling their best. Physical activity improves circulation, and certain exercises are particularly good for keeping your legs looking great. You can run marathons if you like that is not necessary to have great legs. Try to fit swimming, yoga, walking or dance classes into your weekly routine. If this seems overwhelming something as simple as walking 30 minutes per day 5 days per week is a great place to start.
Besides exercise, there are a few other great leg health tips that will keep the blood flowing. If you work at a desk job, try to move around for at least a few minutes every hour to keep your legs from getting sore or swollen. If you cannot get up and move do calf raises while at your desk. On the other hand, if you’re on your feet all day, wear supportive shoes and try to get off your feet for a few minutes every hour or so.
We know compression socks and stockings aren’t the most fashionable things to wear, but trust us when we say this is one of the best leg health tips we can give you. A good pair of medical grade compression stockings that are fitted for you is a worthwhile investment. They can minimize swelling while maximizing the amount of blood that circulates through your legs and feet. In fact they can not only help prevent varicose and spider veins they can help your legs feel great despite the stress of a long day at work.
Varicose veins are visible, painfully swollen veins near the surface of the skin, while spider veins are the light, thin, purplish veins you often see on thighs, calves and ankles. The best treatment is prevention, but if you’re already dealing with unsightly veins, our specialists offer simple, non-surgical office based solutions especially designed to meet your particular needs. With treatment you can notice an immediate improvement in the way your legs look and feel.
Deep vein thrombosis is a blood clot in a deep vein in your leg, although there may be no symptoms most patients complain of new onset of leg pain or swelling. Usually these blood clots form when you’re inactive for long periods of time, though other conditions like an injury or major surgery can cause them. This is a big reason why it’s so important to pay attention to your leg health early on.
If you’re looking for attractive, healthy legs but aren’t sure where to start, visit us at Vein Specialists of the South in Middle Georgia for a personalized consultation, more leg health tips, and minimally invasive non-surgical options to treat varicose and spider veins. Our founder, Dr. Kenneth Harper, has seen more than 15,000 patients in more than 20 years of vein practice, so you’ll be in great hands.
Dr. Kenneth Harper, founder of Vein Specialists of the South, has evaluated more than 22,000 patients and performed over 18,000 procedures since 2000. Dr. Harper is a leader in comprehensive vein care, having focused on diagnosis and treatments for varicose veins, spider veins, venous ulcers, and leg swelling since 1997.
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Locust Grove, GA 30248
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