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If you’re working eight hours a day at an office job, you may be worried that so many hours sitting in a chair is unhealthy for your legs. You would be correct to think so. Your office job might be putting you at a higher risk of developing varicose veins. Don’t jump up to find another job immediately; there are still measures that you can take to lower the stress an office job puts on your legs. Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center, home to leading vein surgeons in Orlando, has some tips to help your legs stay healthy during office hours.
High heels are a popular choice among women in corporate careers. Heels are aesthetically pleasing as they add definition to legs by engaging the calf muscles. Unfortunately, beautiful legs today may turn into venous legs later in life. Engaged calf muscles can be attractive, but they make it more difficult for blood to flow through the veins. Poor circulation in the legs can create varicose veins—bulging, dark, often painful veins under the surface of the skin.
If you don’t want to give up your high heels, it’s okay—you don’t have to. Instead, consider mixing up the type of shoes you wear to work and avoid wearing heels every day of the week. Take a stop by your local shoe store, and bring some flats into your office wardrobe. They’re fashionable, comfortable, and they will give your muscles and blood a much-needed break.
Sitting for extended periods of time prevents proper circulation in the legs. Standing for hours isn’t much better. Again, an environment that inhibits proper circulation creates an increased risk of developing varicose veins and spider veins. Take a few moments everyday to improve your circulation by taking short, 15-minute walks around the office. This quick, low-impact exercise doesn’t just help blood flow properly—it can also reduce stress and has a positive impact on your overall health.
Also, if you’re worried about crossing your legs when you sit, then worry no longer. Although it may seem that crossing your legs would create excess stress on circulation, the common belief that this creates varicose veins is a myth. Sit in a way that makes you comfortable! If that means sitting with your legs crossed, then you aren’t harming yourself by doing so. Just make sure that you’re still taking some time for a short, brisk walk around the office to get that blood flowing again.
As you can see, it’s easy to take steps toward healthy veins. Only a few small adjustments need to be made, and the results are highly beneficial. Beautiful, healthy legs are worth the effort. However, if you already have varicose veins, then consider visiting the leading vein surgeons of Orlando at Central Florida Vein & Vascular center. We have many treatment options and we’re dedicated to creating a treatment plan that works best for you. Schedule a consultation today by calling us at 407-545-3385 or 352-658-5547.