Massage techniques are used in combination to deal with medical and aesthetic issues.
Manual impact improves blood flow, relieves edema, relieves tension, however, this is an intense effect on soft tissues, blood vessels, especially large ones. Therefore, varicose veins is a conditional contraindication for sessions. Phlebologists are not so categorical: if you follow simple rules, you can perform procedures even with a diagnosis.
Is it possible to have a massage with varicose veins?
Manual techniques will significantly improve the condition of legs, veins, relieve unpleasant symptoms, relieve pain that bothers patients. Therefore, proper massage is not only acceptable, but recommended. There is an important condition: exposure is possible in the first and second stages of the development of the disease. It will not be superfluous to consult your doctor.
On a note!
Regular procedures on the calves, thighs will be the best prevention of the development of varicose veins, along with moderate physical activity.
The alternation of movements such as pinching, caressing, pressing, rubbing allows training large vessels, small subcutaneous capillaries. At the same time, some techniques can further expand the veins in the legs, which is not always desirable. Therefore, massage can be performed, but only with a specialist who knows exactly how to work with patients with pathology.
How it works
Massage has a complex effect:
- increases the flow of lymph;
- accelerates blood flow;
- fabrics warms
- brings soft tissue, vessel walls in tone.
The result of the procedure can be so powerful that the blood pressure temporarily increases, until a slight dizziness appears. Therefore, immediately after the procedure, you should rest a little, well-being, important parameters will quickly stabilize.
An important action is the improvement of metabolic processes in tissues, their blood supply, oxygen due to uniform and rapid heating. In this case, the amount of interstitial fluid decreases to normal. Thus, it is possible to obtain a stable reduction of edema, relief from colic, heaviness and pain.
As the tissues decrease in size, the pressure on the vessels, both subcutaneous and deep, is significantly reduced. Such an effect is very harmful to the walls, contributes to the active development of varicose veins. Reducing pressure on the limbs is an important effect of proper massage.
Therapy can replace physical activity in the early stages of treatment. Active movements will increase blood flow, but with pain, swelling, it is not easy and not always safe to do so. Therefore, you should start with a massage, a gentle effect without active friction, bumps, without unnecessary pressure. After that, it will be much easier to connect the physical therapy exercises.
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Massage for varicose veins should not be accompanied by unpleasant sensations that did not exist before the procedure. Very delicate impact is required, otherwise damage, bruising cannot be avoided.
Types of therapy: what to choose
During the same procedure, you can use various techniques, but most specialists prefer to work with some direction. It is important to choose the most effective option for this. Classic massage does not always give the desired effect, you can significantly reduce treatment time without losing progress by choosing modern hardware techniques.
Lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic flow is characterized by the lowest speed, so the master's actions will be unhurried and accurate, which is necessary for varicose veins. This technique is recommended because:
- has a complex effect: reduction of edema, heating;
- allows you to work the entire area;
- relieves discomfort for a long time.
It is not necessary to use oil even with manual massage. The pressure will be very small, which eliminates all risk of blood vessel damage. Visible results can be achieved by choosing a hardware technique. In this case, massage is carried out even at the second stage of the development of the disease, as the negative effect on the skin is not realized, and the pressure is precisely controlled.
You can carry out the simplest lymphatic drainage massage for varicose veins on your own, if so far only the first symptoms have appeared and this treatment has been approved by the doctor. Normal hand movements, gentle touches, light squeezing should be performed along standard lines in the direction from bottom to top and from top to bottom. The technique is very simple, so mastering it will not be difficult. This type of massage is the most preferable.
Anti cellulite
A popular service for most massage therapists is cellulite treatments using heating compounds, honey, special bottles and so on. Opinions on the permissible impact with varicose veins differ. However, progressive doctors and cosmetologists adhere to the "golden mean" and respond that it is necessary to choose the right technique and be aware of the risks and complications that exist.
It is strictly forbidden to carry out an anti-cellulite procedure in the presence of thrombophlebitis, ulcers, skin lesions with inflammation and discoloration. You cannot use deep techniques that can give a significant correction in volumes after a few sessions. They are effective but dangerous in diseases of the veins.
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Deep impact techniques can also be manual, so you should discuss the impact type with the GM in advance.
The safest are:
- gentle manual techniques;
- whirlpool;
- roller impact.
All vacuum methods should be excluded, as they can additionally damage veins and capillaries, accelerating the development of pathology. Gentle anti-cellulite massage will improve the condition of blood vessels, so it is allowed and even shown to patients.
LPG
This is one of the types of vacuum apparatus impact, LPG technology is widely used in the fight against overweight, age-related changes in the contours of the figure. Most experts do not recommend this type of massage in the presence of varicose veins. Even a slight vacuum effect can cause an increase in discomfort and the manifestation of new symptoms.
We allow LPG massage only in the event that the diagnosis itself has not yet been made, but there are already the first signs of vascular damage. Vacuum exposure will relieve fluid stagnation and swelling, but will have no other positive effects.
restrictions
Massage should be excluded in the presence of any complications of the disease, among which the most dangerous will be:
- thrombophlebitis;
- venous hypertrophy;
- elevated temperature;
- trophic ulcers.
Often, varicose veins develop against the background of other pathologies, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic infections, hypertension, problems with the blood supply to the limbs and the brain. In such cases, it is better to exclude massage.
It is strictly forbidden to influence the legs with massage movements of any kind if the disease has passed to stages 3 and 4. Such procedures can have negative consequences, up to the separation of blood clots and subcutaneous hemorrhages.
Side effects
If the type of massage is chosen correctly, there will be no pronounced side effects. It is important to ensure that after the procedure there are no bruises or redness on the skin of the affected limbs, which do not disappear for a long time. With varicose veins, such phenomena indicate very aggressive exposure.
The most common side effect is a feeling of fatigue, drowsiness, lack of energy. This is due to the active flow of lymph, muscle relaxation and tissue oxygen saturation. Therefore, you need to lie down or sit for a while, not immediately drive, not run out of the massage therapist's office, and not immediately start active physical work.
In the context of long sessions, the temperature may rise slightly. Warming the tissues is a natural process, but you should definitely see a doctor. After that, there may be a slight dizziness when getting up from the couch. Active blood flow in the lower body is the main reason for this phenomenon. It's worth worrying when the sensation doesn't go away in 10-15 minutes.
On a note!
You should gradually get up after the massage: get up on your elbows, sit down, lower your legs and only then stay in an upright position.
Massage for varicose veins is not only contraindicated, but also desirable when it comes to the first and second stages of the development of the pathology. The best choice would be a manual or hardware type of lymphatic drainage procedure. A light effect will reduce the severity of symptoms, improve the condition of tissues. A noticeable effect can be achieved by performing sessions in courses of 10 to 15 days with a break of 2 to 3 months.