There is a lot of information about varicose veins. In the world, specialized narrow-profile clinics have begun to open, the operation of which is aimed at combating this pathology. It is not difficult to conclude that if special clinics for the treatment of varicose veins began to open, it means that the problem has become widespread.
Let's try to understand what massage is for varicose veins and if it can be used to get rid of this pathology.
Indications
What is the attitude of specialists towards massage in the presence of venous pathology? It should be noted that doctors react with restraint and are rather cautious. No massage can be used to fight varicose veins. And in some cases, massage is completely contraindicated.
Its use is highly recommended for precaution. This is especially true for those who are at increased risk for varicose veins.
Report!Varicose vein massage can help the condition and can make it even worse. You can only trust your feet to an experienced massage therapist, professional in their field.
Types of massage for varicose veins of the feet
If varicose veins are diagnosed, then massage is considered one of the most popular and well-known methods of treatment. In practice, there are several types of massage, each of which aims to stimulate blood circulation in the legs. It is recommended to contact specialists who are trained in all the complications of working with this disease.
The massage course allows you to:
- Treat swelling, cramps and numbness.
- Relieve tension in the legs.
- Increase vascular tone.
- Normalize blood flow.
The most famous and effective types of massage will be described below. Thanks to them, it is possible to normalize blood flow to the lower extremities, reduce pain, and discomfort in the legs.
Canned
With this type of massage, the effect on the vessels is realized through skin irritation with a vacuum. The suction massage allows you to increase muscle tone, improve muscle elasticity, they begin to contract strongly, resulting in normalized blood circulation.
Massage helps to treat pain, eliminate congestion and normalize metabolic processes in the tissues. Small spots of bleeding may appear on the skin - this is normal.
The duration of the treatment, as well as the places where the banks will be applied, are determined by the treating physician on an individual basis.
Such banks can be installed in 2 ways:
- The skin softens with the application of Vaseline or cream, jars with lit cotton are placed.
- They resort to using a vacuum device, consisting of a container and a balloon, which allows you to create a vacuum.
During the procedure, the patient may be lying down or sitting. The duration of the session is 10-15 minutes. When the containers are removed, the skin is lubricated with a nourishing cream and the patient is covered with a woolen blanket.
Great!This massage is prohibited for patients diagnosed with heart disease and hypertension.
Self-massage
This type of massage is allowed only in the early stages of the disease. If the disease has already begun, then self-massage is strictly prohibited.
The massage technique is simple. You can do it at home or during breaks at work.
The patient is sitting on the couch, with one foot on the floor and the other extended. The massage begins by stroking the thigh above the knee. Then you can start kneading the skin. The surface of the thigh should be massaged and pressed with your fingers until the skin begins to redden and a pleasant warmth appears. Next, you need to shake your leg a few times.
At work, at noon, you can also pay attention to the lower leg and massage it for 5 minutes.
Whirlpool
The whirlpool is a foot massage not with jerks, but with smooth movements using jets of pleasant temperature water, supplied under high pressure.
This type of massage can be performed using a special hydromassage (shower) or at home using a regular shower. Particularly useful are procedures with opposite water temperature, when hot jets are replaced by cold ones.
The purpose of the hydromassage for varicose veins is to achieve uniform redness of the skin of the feet by rubbing the thighs and legs with water jets provided under high pressure.
Medical
To prevent further development of the disease, as well as to effectively reduce the recovery period, the doctor may prescribe a manual medical massage. Before starting the session, you need to prepare for the process. To do this, the following recommendations will help you:
- before starting the massage, you should let your feet rest: lie down for 10 minutes, it is advisable to place your feet on a hill.
- It is best to massage in the morning, after exercise therapy. This will significantly improve the result.
- during treatment, the patient should be comfortable (should not be accompanied by unpleasant / painful sensations).
- if there are contraindications, the session should be canceled.
The method of massage is chosen by the doctor taking into account certain factors: the degree of venous damage, the location of the varicose veins and only after the diagnosis of the patient.
The following techniques apply to medical massage:
- continuous caressing of the skin of the casing, as well as of a flat nature.
- shake the legs and rub the muscles.
- slight stinging.
During the session, the patient is lying down, legs bent at the knees. He can also lie on his stomach with his legs outstretched. In the area where there are problems, intense tingling and hitting of the skin is not allowed.
Anticellulite
When massage is treated as a method of combating cellulite, it is difficult to distinguish any technique. Honey, vacuum massage, percussion, and lymphatic drainage techniques are also taught to doctors in anti-cellulite massage classes.
Anti-cellulite massage for varicose veins with force, pressure or blows is strictly forbidden. Doctors can allow lymphatic drainage if done during a complex treatment.
Lymphatic massage directly affects the affected area. Thanks to the procedure, you can normalize blood circulation, stimulate the microcirculation of blood and lymph.
Report!The procedure for lymphatic drainage for varicose veins should be performed under the strict supervision of a doctor: only he can correctly assess what load is needed in each case.
Honey massage for varicose veins is not recommended, as it sometimes causes extra pain.
Gouache
Very often, in the fight against pathology, they resort to the proven methods of Tibetan medicine. An example is the "Guasha" procedure, which consists of a massage using a specialized plate. This dish is made from horn buffalo or special stones, pre-soaked in a mixture of essential oils and some herbs from Tibet.
Report!"Guasha" literally translates to "scratching" the patient's body. During the session, the body relaxes, the pain from the manifestations of varicose veins is reduced, toxins are effectively removed from the skin.
To achieve the maximum result of the procedure, certain rules must be observed (for example, do not swim for 1 - 3 days). After the session, traces remain on the skin, similar to those after a suction cup massage.
LPG
To prevent the development of varicose veins, a gas treatment with a device can be used. Thanks to its use, you can achieve:
- Reduction of the load on the veins.
- Improving tissue elasticity.
- Normalize blood flow.
LPG massage has contraindications for varicose veins: this procedure can not be prescribed in severe stages of the disease. Only the initial and 2nd stage allow the use of this method of treatment.
Contraindications for massage with varicose veins
Massage with this pathology is not always acceptable. There are many contraindications for which the appointment of sessions is unacceptable. Here are some reasons to postpone a visit to a massage therapist:
- thrombophlebitis / thrombosis of the vessels of the legs.
- ARVI;
- increased body temperature.
- inflammatory processes.
- infectious diseases.
You should clearly follow your doctor's recommendations and instructions for using a particular type of massage.
At the first signs of the disease or if you are at increased risk of developing varicose veins, it is recommended to do massage sessions for prevention. The treatment of spots allows in the initial stage to fully treat the disease and prevent the fact that varicose veins should be treated only with the help of an operation.