There is a lot of information about varicose veins. In the world, specialized narrow profile clinics began to open, the function of which is aimed at combating this pathology. It is not difficult to conclude that if special clinics began to open for the treatment of varicose veins, it means that the problem has become widespread.
Let's try to find out what massage is for varicose veins and whether it can be used to get rid of this pathology.
Indications
What is the attitude of specialists in massage in the presence of venous pathology? It should be noted that doctors react with restraint and 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 prophylaxis. This is especially true for those who have an increased risk of varicose veins.
Reference!Massage for varicose veins can help in the situation and it can make it even worse. You can only rely on your feet for an experienced massage therapist, a professional in their field.
Types of massage for varicose veins in the legs
If varicose veins are diagnosed, massage is considered as one of the most popular and well-known treatment methods. 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 difficulties of working with this disease.
The massage course allows you to:
- Fight swelling, cramps and numbness.
- Relieves 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 in the lower extremities, reduce pain and discomfort in the legs.
Canned
With this type of massage, the effect on the vessels is performed through irritation of the skin with a vacuum. Cupping massage allows you to increase muscle tone, improve muscle elasticity, they begin to contract sharply, as a result, blood circulation is normalized.
Massage helps deal with pain, eliminate congestion and normalize metabolic processes in tissues. Small bleeding spots may appear on the skin - this is normal.
The duration of treatment as well as the places where the banks will be used are prescribed by the attending physician on an individual basis.
Such banks can be installed in 2 ways:
- The skin is softened by applying Vaseline or cream, jars with lit cotton wool are installed.
- They resort to using a vacuum device, it consists of a can and a balloon, which allows you to create a vacuum.
During the procedure, the patient can lie down or sit. The duration of the session is 10-15 minutes. When the cans are removed, the skin is lubricated with a nourishing cream and the patient is covered with a wool blanket.
Important!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 started, self-massage is strictly forbidden.
The massage technique is simple. You can do it at home or during breaks at work.
The patient sits on the couch, with one leg on the floor and the other extended. The massage begins by stroking the thigh upward from the knee. Then you can start kneading the skin. The surface of the thigh should be massaged and squeezed with the fingers until the skin begins to redden and a pleasant warmth is shown. Next, shake your leg a few times.
At work, at lunchtime, you can also pay attention to the lower leg and massage it for 5 minutes.
Hydromassage
Hydromassage is a massage of the legs not with jerks, but with smooth movements using water jets with a comfortable temperature, which is delivered 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 a contrasting water temperature when hot jets are replaced by cool ones.
The purpose of hydromassage for varicose veins is to achieve uniform redness of the bone skin by rubbing thighs and legs with jets of water applied under high pressure.
Medical
To prevent further development of the disease as well as to effectively shorten the recovery period, the doctor may prescribe a manual medical massage. Before starting the session, prepare the procedure. To do this, the following recommendations will help you:
- before the massage starts, let your legs rest: lie down for 10 minutes, it is advisable to place your legs on a tray;
- it is better to do massage in the morning after exercise therapy. This will improve the result significantly;
- during treatment the patient should be comfortable (he should not be accompanied by unpleasant / painful sensations);
- If there are contraindications, the session should be canceled.
The massage method is chosen by the doctor taking into account some factors: the degree of venous damage, the location of varicose veins and only after the diagnosis of the patient.
The following techniques can be used for medical massage:
- continuous ironing of the skin of the envelope as well as flat nature;
- shakes legs and rubs muscles;
- light dot.
During the session, the patient is in a supine position, the legs are bent at the knees. It can also lie on the stomach with outstretched legs. In the area where there are problems, strong tingling and patting of the skin is not allowed.
Anti-cellulite
When massage is seen as a method of combating cellulite, it is difficult to single out a single technique. For doctors, courses in anti-cellulite massage are also read in honey, vacuum massage, percussion and lymph drainage techniques.
Anti-cellulite massage for varicose veins using force, pressure or blow is strictly prohibited. Doctors can approve lymphatic drainage if they are performed 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.
Reference!The lymphatic drainage procedure for varicose veins should be performed under the strict supervision of a physician: only he can correctly assess what strain is needed in each case.
Massage with honey for varicose veins is not recommended as it sometimes causes additional pain.
Guasha
Very often in the fight against pathology, they resort to the documented methods of Tibetan medicine. An example is the "Guasha" procedure, which consists of a massage using a specialized plate. This dish is made from buffalo horns or special stones soaked with a mixture of essential oils and certain herbs from Tibet.
Reference!"Guasha" literally translates to "scraping" on the patient's body. During the session, the body relaxes, pain from manifestations of varicose veins decreases, toxins are effectively removed from the skin.
To achieve the maximum effect of the procedure, certain rules should be followed (eg do not swim for 1-3 days). After the session, traces remain on the skin that resemble those after a cupping massage.
LPG
To prevent the development of varicose veins, LPG therapy with a device can be used. Thanks to the use you can achieve:
- Reduces the load on the veins.
- Improving tissue elasticity.
- Normalization of blood flow.
LPG massage has contraindications for varicose veins: this procedure can not be prescribed in severe stages of the disease. Only the first and second steps allow the use of this treatment method.
Contraindications to massage with varicose veins
Massage with this pathology is not always acceptable. There are a number of contraindications for which the agreement of sessions is unacceptable. Below are the reasons for postponing a visit to a massage therapist:
- thrombophlebitis / thrombosis of the bone vessels;
- ARVI;
- increased body temperature;
- inflammatory processes;
- infectious diseases.
You should clearly adhere to the doctor's recommendations and indications for the use of a particular type of massage.
At the first signs of the disease, or if you have an increased risk of developing varicose veins, it is recommended to undergo massage treatments to prevent. Stain treatment initially allows to treat the disease completely and prevent varicose veins from having to be treated only with the help of surgery.