Varicose Veins Help - Ask Doctor Jo

The first exercise will be a simple straight leg raise, but with a hold at the top. Lie down on your back, and straighten out the leg you want to work. Bend the other one up for a target. Slowly lift the straight leg and hold it when it gets level to the other leg. If you can, hold it 5-10 seconds, and slowly come back down. Using gravity will help get the blood moving out of your leg as well as using the muscles as a natural pump. Start off with ten of these and work your way up to 20-25.

The next exercise will still be on your back. Bring both legs up in the air with your knees bent, like you are sitting on a bicycle. Now rotate the legs around like you are riding a bicycle. Try to do this for 30 seconds to one minute. You can also alternate sides pushing one leg out and bringing the other in, like a reverse stair stepper.

Now you will stand up. This exercise is a calf or heel raise. Use a counter or sturdy chair to hold onto if you have balance issues. Slowly lift your heels off the ground coming up on your toes, and slowly come back down. Start off with ten of these and work your way up to 20-25.

Finally, you will do a squat. Spread your feet out to about shoulder width apart. Try to keep your heels down on the ground, and stick your bottom back as you are squatting down. Don’t let your knees go past your toes. If you have balance issues, you can put a chair behind you. Start off with ten of these and work your way up to 20-25.

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DISCLAIMER: This video and any related comments are not medical advice. Doctor Jo is a licensed Physical Therapist and Doctor of Physical Therapy; however, she is not YOUR Physical Therapist and can't possibly diagnose you through the Internet. So don't use this information to avoid going to your own healthcare professional or to replace the advice they have given you. This information should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any medical condition. If you are not properly diagnosed, this information won't help, and it could make things worse. If you experience any pain, stop immediately and see your healthcare professional.

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[allanthyer]

Thank you. I developed varicose veins in my left leg around the age of 23, and am now 36! They are incredibly painful at times, it's like toothache in my leg. These exercises helped immediately! Will be a definite go to every day! Thank you again!!!

[starz]

My mom had a pain on her leg and after she did these exercises it immediately went away. Thank you Dr.Jo!

[alisharenee]

This workout is definitely effective. I was experiencing aching and tightening in my legs, but as soon as I conducted Your workout plan I feel so much better. Thank You

[fictionalcharacter]

My family has genetic veiny legs and they often show up on of my legs, but the first exercise has quickly made them go down — thank you!

[lvncsr]

Thank you sooo much for these exercises!!! I have been suffering with varicose veins for many years. I will be doing these every day now. Thank you !!!

[shabazsabdullah]

My left calf aches for two weeks already. Good thing I've found this video and I think it helped. After just 2 days of performing this exercise, the pain was gone. Thanks DoctorJo

[ranjitdhar]

Thanks, you are doing a great job. Doctors are REAL LIFE HEROES❤💖.
I am from India 🇮🇳

[Thomatorr]

Thank you so much. These helped quite a bit immediately. I was wondering while I was doing these. Are there any don'ts for pain in your veins ?

[zelik]

It’s 11 Pm here in my country now and I was having a terrible leg ache, and I started searching on YouTube solutions.
Wow I can’t believe that this video removed my pain in some minutes exercise. REALLY!

[wayofthinkin]

Thank you, Dr. Jo. I have had vericose vein problems in my left leg for years, and have had them stripped out 4 times. Now my right leg is giving me big time problems. And i am a very active 67 year old man !

[pac]

I like how she smile with freedom while saying 'let's get started',
FRESHNESS ALL OVER...

[michaelmccormick]

Thank you, Doctor. I have had one since shortly after a stroke 26 years ago. I'll do these every night. You are the best

[monicanunez]

I don't have varicose vaina but these stretches help relieve the pain of standing for long periods of time. ♥️ Thank you

[abigailtadem]

Thank you doc. I'll try this one. I'm just 21 and I already have varicose veins. I'm so eager to do this exercise. Wish me luck.

[sudhakumari]

I get relief by doing for the first time

[datgurl]

That first exercise felt like bliss. My mom has varicose veins, so when pain started in my legs I did this and just wow. Thanks Dr Joe!!

[laxmanchhetri]

Did it prevent these veins pop permanently and what is the best time to do these exercises....

[frawgly]

Exactly the information I'm seeking. Dr. Jo, you are surely the best. Thank you.

[friendfriends]

Thanks Dr! Your exercises really work, I started 2 days ago with a painful swollen leg vein. Feeling much better now, but I try to stand on my toes in the midst of doing other things like brushing, cooking. It works. Sometimes I walk on my heels lol, that's just me. Blessings!