Current methods of leg elevation are great for decreasing venous pressure, but they are impossible to sleep with overnight.
Now you can sleep comfortably in any position while restoring vein health and decreasing leg swelling.
Current methods of leg elevation are great for decreasing venous pressure, but they are impossible to sleep with overnight.
Now you can sleep comfortably in any position while restoring vein health and decreasing leg swelling.
Why ever sleep without one? Think about it – 8 hours of vein care every night!
with stretched and dilated veins overnight…
…or with collapsed veins that can shrink and heal?
Varicose veins develop because of increased venous pressure and poor vein repair mechanisms as we age. Eventually, the valves give out and all the pressure is applied to the vein walls.
Hydrostatic pressures increase with standing. They make fluids and nutrients leave the veins, causing leg swelling.
Doctors and healthcare institutions recommend that you elevate your legs daily to improve vein health.
If you have varicose veins, you can help control the problem and keep it from getting worse if you:
Wear Compressive stockings
Exercise
Staying at a Health Weight
Elevate your legs.
Avoiding long periods of sitting and standing.
TREATMENT APPROACH
Without treatment, varicose veins tend to worsen. The physician first attempts to treat the symptoms by prescribing non-surgical treatments, such as:
Leg elevation
Compression Stocking (elastic hosiery)
“Avoid standing or sitting for long periods without taking a break. When sitting, avoid crossing your legs. Keep your legs raised when sitting, resting, or sleeping. When you can, raise your legs above the level of your heart.”
Elevate your legs. To improve the circulation in your legs, take several short breaks daily to elevate your legs above the level of your heart. For example, lie down with your legs resting on three or four pillows
Your doctor may suggest that you take the following self-care steps to help manage varicose veins: