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Varicose veins in legs
I have varicose veins in legs I would like to know that accupressure mat is beneficial in this because I have tried accupunture once by pressing a point from the hand adviced by a therapist . If the matt has same benefit and if it works for whole body then please advice .
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You should consult a vascular surgeon for complete assessment and treatment.
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Consutiing a vascular surgeon & Physiotherapist is the key for you.
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Visit a Vascular surgeon. Physical examination is important for cases like yours.
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Don't avoid meeting a Physiotherapist
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Hello... The mat will work... Start using compression stockings and exercises.
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keep your leg in elevation while doing ankle toe pumping exercises.
while sitting try not to hang your legs and keep a proper foot support.
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Chiropractic Mobilization will help.
Avoid bending in front. Postural Correction- Sit Tall, Walk Tall.
Extension Exercises x 15 times x twice daily.
Apply Hot Fomentation twice daily
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yes you can can take and use accupresure mat but with this if you use compression stockings and elevating legs will help reduce varicose soon.
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Use compression stockings
Keep your limb elevated but supported and perform ankle pumping exs by moving your feet up and down repeatedly
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If problem still persists after a week consult a physician
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Avoid maintaining one single posture for hours example sitting/standing continuously for hours take frequent breaks (atleast one in every two hours) and move around
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Compressions. Exercises. Medical intervention.
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Dr. Hemanth Kumar (PT)
Physiotherapist
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Instead of accupressure mat stockings are better..
If ur not feeling better pls visit any physiotherapy clinic..
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need to do an proper assessment. pls visit our website
www.buddhaphysiorehab.com
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do regular exercises or yoga
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Dr. Kapil Rastogi (PT)
Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Meerut
Compression stockings
Limb elevation
Ankle toes pump exercise
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