To prevent varicose veins in the lower extremities, it is important to avoid prolonged standing and engage in more movement and exercise. Regularly tiptoeing can be beneficial as it helps in the contraction of the muscles of the calves, which can accelerate venous blood circulation and counteract the force of gravity on the blood. If there is an opportunity to sit down and elevate the feet, that is even better, as it reduces the gravitational force when the legs are in a flat position. Additionally, gently squeezing and releasing the leg muscles from bottom to top can be repeated to facilitate blood flow. Using a portable medisana cold/hot vibration massage gun can also help relax tense muscles, and relieve swelling and pain.

The medisana RG 220 has both cold and hot functions. Cold therapy helps to contract blood vessels. If you have varicose veins, using an ice pack for cold therapy can relieve swelling and discomfort. It’s especially important to avoid staying in high-temperature environments for too long in hot weather since it can cause blood vessels to dilate and worsen varicose veins. For people who work in high-temperature or sunny conditions for extended periods, applying cold therapy to the calves for 5 minutes every half hour can help contract the blood vessels.