Varicose veins are a fairly common problem, affecting at least 10% of the population. Both men and women can suffer from them, although they are the most affected. They tend to appear due to various factors, often combined, and are the most visible expression of chronic venous insufficiency. If you count yourself among the people who live with this problem or know someone who is looking for a way to alleviate it, keep reading because in this article we will tell you how to prevent and treat varicose veins with pressotherapy. Yes, you read it right. Pressotherapy is good for varicose veins. But before getting fully into the matter, let's see what varicose veins are, why they occur and what symptoms accompany them.

What are varicose veins and why do they occur?

Veins carry blood from the feet to the heart, in a path that defies gravity, thanks to its own system of valves that drive blood flow. But if the walls of the veins are weak, often due to genetic inheritance, the veins dilate, producing pools of blood. There are two types of varicose veins:

• Superficial: Known as spider veins or in medical terminology, telangiectasias. Although unsightly, they are not usually very problematic, but be careful, because they are a warning from your body. It is telling you that something is not running quite right.
• Tronculares: the varicose veins themselves. Of different sizes and colors. They have a wrinkled cord-like appearance, and can be more or less pronounced.

The main causes that produce varicose veins:

• Congenital: The valves are defective due to genetics.
• Thrombophlebitis: for different reasons including prolonged bed rest.
• Pregnancy: these varicose veins usually disappear a few weeks after delivery.
• Professions in which many hours are spent standing or in a seat, moving the legs very little, can end up causing different levels of varicose veins.

Symptoms of varicose veins in the legs:

• Visible veins in shades of pinkish, maroon, bluish or grayish.
• Heavy legs
• Edema: fluid buildup
• generalized swelling
• Localized pain or cramps
• In a very advanced stage, ulcer, phlebitis - thrombosis - darkening of the skin and even bleeding

How unpleasant are varicose veins, right? Without a doubt something annoying, painful and unsightly. But let's get into a more positive mode now. Let's remember what pressure therapy consists of to understand how it can help you treat varicose veins and the symptoms that accompany them.

What is Pressotherapy

Pressotherapy consists of a controlled pressure massage that can be applied to various areas of the body. This is done using a machine that is connected with several tubes to one or more padded garments that have several independent air chambers. In a rhythmic and alternate way, the air inflates and deflates the different chambers, with a compression and decompression method that is capable of applying a soft but firm massage. The main function of this massage is to stimulate lymphatic drainage, although it also has positive effects on the circulatory system. We can say that pressotherapy is used to prevent or treat various problems related to both lymphatic and blood irrigation. Pressotherapy boots are especially popular, due to their benefits for the legs, being able to greatly alleviate tired leg syndrome, lymphedema or varicose veins. Yes, you can use pressotherapy for varicose veins! I eat? Very easy. You just have to put on your boots, select a program and let the advanced technology of the pressotherapy device do the rest.

How does Presotherapy help prevent and treat varicose veins?

Either because you lead a sedentary life, for a pregnancy or any other reason that is hindering blood circulation, what you need in the first place is to stimulate this process. The veins in your legs fulfill the function of transporting blood from the feet to the heart, which pumps it continuously. Therefore, what your veins "cry out" is that you facilitate their function. Is pressotherapy good for varicose veins? Very much. Pressotherapy and varicose veins are, to tell the truth, a perfect pairing. This is how pressotherapy works on legs with varicose veins:

• Stimulates and enhances circulation and venous return.
• Drains the accumulation of water retained in the veins.
• It favors the Lymphatic System, responsible for eliminating toxins and fluids.
• After a varicose vein operation, it helps in postoperative recovery.

Are there contraindications in the treatment of varicose veins with Pressotherapy?

Rather the opposite. More and more medical professionals are recommending pressotherapy for varicose veins as the ideal shock treatment. And it is that using pressure therapy with varicose veins can serve to decongest venous blockages, redirecting blood and other fluids. However, regarding pressotherapy and its contraindications with varicose veins, we must say that although it is not usually contraindicated, each body is different. Consult a doctor before applying this type of massage. And if your varicose veins are very pronounced, surely the most indicated treatment is surgery. Medical consultation is also recommended when, in addition to varicose veins, you suffer from other diseases that may be a conditioning factor when applying pressure therapy. We suggest you read our pressotherapy contraindications guide for more information.

Tips to prevent varicose veins or prevent them from getting more:

• Maintain healthy habits, with a light but nutritionally balanced diet, avoiding being overweight as much as possible.
• Wear compression stockings or socks during the winter. They prevent blood from concentrating in the superficial veins.
• Keep your legs elevated for 20 minutes at least once a day.
• Incline your mattress slightly at the foot, to facilitate blood flow from the feet to the heart.
• Spend some time exercising. Do Yoga, go cycling, spin, go for a run, jog, walk briskly…dance!
• Alternate the application of hot and cold water compresses for about 10-15 minutes and remember to always finish this treatment with the cold compress.
• Do you spend many hours standing or moving your legs little at work? Move them from time to time, do stretches and push-ups without forgetting your toes. A sedentary lifestyle is criminal for your legs.
• Do pressotherapy sessions. If the opinions on pressotherapy and varicose veins are good, it is because pressotherapy boots are one of the best tools for maintaining good lymphatic and circulatory health.
• Since going to a center is not always possible and in the medium term it is usually not very profitable, consider getting a domestic pressotherapy equipment. A 30-45 minute session three or four times a week will be something that your legs with varicose veins will appreciate. Be constant the first few months for noticeable effects.

SIZEN: Presotherapy for varicose veins and more!

Now that you know a little more about the positive relationship between pressotherapy and varicose veins, the time has come for you to seriously consider the frequent use of this therapy if you suffer from this problem. Not only because pressotherapy and its benefits for varicose veins are more than proven, but because this type of massage helps you maintain good lymphatic and circulatory health. And because pressotherapy is good for varicose veins both in prevention and treatment, also helping existing varicose veins not to spread or give rise to the appearance of new varicose veins. How can you also enjoy the benefits of pressotherapy? We understand that going to a center is not always viable and in the medium term, make no mistake, it is a considerable expense for the pocket of most mortals.

But be glad. You have the best option at your fingertips: SIZEN, pressotherapy for varicose veins and much more! Imagine having a pressotherapy team always at your disposal at home. One that offers you all the benefits that the best domestic pressotherapy equipment should have, with results as good as those you get with professional pressotherapy. Yes, today it is possible to do pressotherapy in the most profitable way, without leaving home or transporting your equipment wherever you want or need it, without forgetting that you can also share your equipment with other members of your family who may have varicose veins or other problems in their legs. Join the thousands of people who already have pressotherapy equipment SIZEN in your life and stand up to varicose veins!