Recognizing the symptoms of heavy leg syndrome
Many people, but mostly women, suffer from heavy and painful legs. But what exactly does “heavy leg syndrome” mean and what are its symptoms?
If you notice that your leg veins are bluish or purplish, you likely suffer from heavy leg syndrome. Your ankles are swollen and feel heavy and your legs feel weighted down when you walk. Putting your legs up usually helps relieve leg fatigue.
What causes heavy leg syndrome?
Heavy leg syndrome is the result of poor circulation in the lower limbs and is sometimes caused by standing for too long. When this happens, the heart has to work against gravity to pump blood. Women who are overweight are more susceptible to heavy leg syndrome because their body puts more strain on their legs and substantially slows the return of blood to the heart. In pregnant women, the uterus compresses the blood vessels, which hinders blood flow.
Vein disorders also have hormonal origins, which is why more women than men suffer from heavy leg syndrome.
Tips for relieving heavy leg syndrome:
- Avoid standing for long periods and crossing your legs to avoid slowing blood flow.
- Avoid wearing overly tight clothing.
- Stimulate blood flow by jogging, walking, cycling and swimming, all of which are ideal physical exercises for stretching muscles that will in turn “massage” the blood vessels in your legs.
- Walking in sand or grass regularly can also help stimulate blood flow.
- Place a pillow at the foot of your bed to raise your legs, which will help improve blood flow.
- Avoid cold feet by always wearing warm socks and good shoes. Another way to stimulate blood flow is to soak your feet in warm water for three minutes followed by three seconds in cold water. Repeat the process for 20 minutes.
- You can relieve heavy legs naturally with Venaforce tablets. Made from horse chestnuts, the tablets are 100% natural and contain aescin, the active ingredient in horse chestnut trees that improves the elasticity of the inner walls of the blood vessels. Aescin prevents water retention and improves blood flow in your body, including your legs. For more effectiveness, combine Venaforce tablets with Venaforce gel.
- Lastly, a healthy diet can have a beneficial effect on heavy, tired legs. Vary your meals and eat a diet consisting mostly of fruits, vegetables and grains. Vitamins E and C, beta-carotene, selenium and zinc are important nutrients that work as antioxidants that neutralize harmful substances.
