“Is walking good for varicose veins?”

Compression stockings will prevent them from getting worse. Some of them may regress after delivery but some will be remnant and cannot be cleared without surgery

In general, walking is good for varicose veins. Some people like to walk or work out in compression hose and this could be an added benefit for vein health. Sitting or standing are bad for venous disease, particularly if you are not wearing compression hose. If you are still post partum, many varicose veins will regress in the first 6-12 months after birth of the baby. Wait at least that long before considering any invasive treatment for your veins.

Some varicose veins may go away on their own after pregnancy. Usually, however, if they are still around at 3 months postpartum, they are there to stay. Walking is excellent for vein health in general, because as you walk, you contract your calf muscles, and help pump the blood out of your legs. To strengthen veins, you can try horse chestnut pills, or Diosmin from a natural food store. Prescription Vasculara contains diosmin at a regulated level. These products will not make your varicose veins go away, but may strengthen other veins. There are many minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins that can be performed in a medical office, without the need for hospitalization.

Anything that contracts the calf muscle (which activates the calf muscle pump) will be helpful to patients with swelling in their legs from varicose veins. There aren't any natural remedies for varicose veins; however, as your body resumes its normal pre-baby state, you may find that many of your varicosities resolve. This is due to the blood volume, hormone, and pelvic content changes that occur during your pregnancy and as these conditions normalize again, some, if not most, varicose veins may disappear. Elevating your legs routinely every 4 hours or so during the day will relieve the pressure in the varicosities as well and wearing gradient compression socks will help with the swelling and can prevent skin problems. If they persist and cause symptoms, you will enjoy your next pregnancy more if you have them treated before that occurs as they will likely become even worse with the next one.

Walking is very good for keeping the blood moving through your legs and your body. If you want to prevent them from getting worse, you would need to wear your compression stockings during your pregnancy and then get them evaluated by your doctor or at your closest vein center.

Walking is an excellent form of exercise, but if you have varicose veins, then you need to wear compression support stockings when doing so.