Massage techniques are used in combination to address medical and aesthetic issues.
Manual percussion improves blood flow, relieves edema, and relieves tension, however, it has a strong effect on soft tissues, blood vessels, and especially large vessels. Therefore, varicose veins are a conditional contraindication. Phlebologists are not so clear-cut: if you follow simple rules, you can perform the procedure even with a diagnosis.
Can varicose veins be massaged?
The manual technique will significantly improve the condition of the legs, veins, relieve unpleasant symptoms, and relieve pain that plagues patients. Therefore, a proper massage is not only acceptable but also recommended. There is an important condition: exposure is possible during the first and second stages of disease development. Consultation with your doctor is not redundant.
Notice!
Routine surgery on the lower legs and thighs will be the best way to prevent varicose veins from developing, along with moderate physical activity.
Alternating movements, such as pinching, stroking, pressing, and rubbing, can train large blood vessels and small subcutaneous capillaries. At the same time, some techniques can further dilate the veins in the legs, which is not always desirable. Therefore, massage can be performed, but only by specialists who know exactly how to work with pathological patients.
how it works
Massage has a complex effect:
- enhance the outflow of lymph;
- accelerate blood flow;
- heating tissue
- Brings soft tissue, blood vessel walls into tone.
The results of the procedure can be so powerful that a temporary increase in blood pressure and even mild dizziness can occur. Therefore, after the operation, you should take a break, be healthy in body and mind, and the important parameters will stabilize quickly.
An important role is the improvement of metabolic processes in the tissues, their supply of blood, oxygen due to uniform and rapid heating. In this case, the amount of interstitial fluid is reduced to normal levels. Thus, a steady reduction of edema, spasticity, heaviness and pain relief can be achieved.
Subcutaneous and deep vessel pressures were significantly reduced as tissue size decreased. This effect is very harmful to the walls, it contributes to the active development of varicose veins. Relieving pressure on the extremities is an important role of proper massage.
Treatment can replace physical activity in the early stages of treatment. Active exercise increases blood flow, but with pain and swelling, performing these exercises is not easy and not always safe. Therefore, you should start with a massage that is gentle, without active rubbing, bumping, or unnecessary pressure. After that, connecting to physical therapy exercises will be much easier.
Notice!
Varicose vein massage should not be accompanied by unpleasant sensations that were not present before the procedure. A very delicate shock is required, otherwise damage, hematoma, cannot be avoided.
Type of treatment: what to choose
You can use various techniques in the same process, but most experts prefer to use a certain direction. It is important to choose the most efficient option for this. Classic massage doesn't always deliver the desired results, and you can significantly reduce treatment time without losing progress by opting for modern hardware technology.
lymphatic drainage
Lymphatic flow is characterized by the lowest speed, so the owner's movements will be calm and precise, which is needed for varicose veins. This technique is recommended because:
- Has complex effects: relief of edema, warming;
- allows you to calculate the entire area;
- Relieve prolonged discomfort.
Even manual massage does not require the use of oil. The pressure will be very low, eliminating all risk of blood vessel damage. Significant results can be achieved by selecting hardware technologies. In this case, massage is performed even in the second stage of the development of the disease, since there is no negative effect on the skin at all and the pressure can be precisely controlled.
If only the first symptoms have occurred so far and this treatment has been approved by your doctor, you can do the simplest lymphatic drainage massage for varicose veins on your own. Normal hand movements, gentle stroking, and gentle squeezing must be performed in a bottom-to-top, top-to-bottom direction along the standard line. The technique is very simple, so mastering it is not at all difficult. This massage is the most desirable.
anti cellulite
A popular service for most massage therapists is cellulite treatment using heated compounds, honey, special jars, and more. Opinions differ on the permissible effects of varicose veins. However, progressive doctors and beauticians adhere to the "middle way" and respond that it is necessary to choose the right technique and be mindful of the existing risks and complications.
Cellulite surgery is strictly prohibited in the presence of thrombophlebitis, ulcers, skin lesions with inflammation and discoloration. You can't use deep tech that can significantly correct the volume after a few sessions. They are effective but dangerous for venous disease.
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The deep impact technique can also be manual, so you should discuss the type of impact with the master ahead of time.
The safest is:
- Soft handcraft techniques;
- hydromassage;
- Roller impact.
All vacuum methods should be excluded as they additionally damage veins and capillaries and accelerate pathology. A soft anti-cellulite massage will improve the condition of the blood vessels, so it is permissible and can even be shown to the patient.
liquefied petroleum gas
This is one of the types of impact vacuums, and LPG technology is widely used to combat overweight, age-related changes in body contour. Most experts do not recommend this massage in the presence of varicose veins. Even a mild vacuum effect can lead to increased discomfort and new symptoms.
We only allow LPG massage if a diagnosis has not yet been made but there have been initial signs of vascular damage. Vacuum exposure relieves fluid stagnation and swelling, but no other positive effects.
limit
Massage should be excluded if there are any complications of the disease, the most dangerous of which are:
- thrombophlebitis;
- Venous hypertrophy;
- temperature rise;
- Nutritional ulcers.
Often, varicose veins develop in the context of other conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic infections, high blood pressure, problems with the blood supply to the extremities and the brain. In these cases, it is best to rule out massage.
If the disease has entered the 3rd and 4th stage, it is strictly forbidden to affect the legs with any kind of massage movements. Such procedures can have negative consequences, up to the separation of blood clots and subcutaneous bleeding.
side effect
If the massage type is chosen correctly, there will be no noticeable side effects. It is important to make sure that the skin of the affected limb is free of bruising or redness after surgery and that it does not go away for a long time. For varicose veins, this phenomenon indicates that the exposure is too aggressive.
The most common side effects are fatigue, drowsiness, and a feeling of lack of energy. This is due to the active outflow of lymph fluid, muscle relaxation and oxygen saturation of the tissues. So you need to lie down or sit, don't drive right away, don't run out of the massage therapist's office, and don't start active physical work right away.
Temperatures may rise slightly in the context of long sessions. Heating tissue is a natural process, but you should definitely consult your doctor. Afterwards, there may be slight dizziness when getting up from the couch. Active blood flow to the lower body is the main cause of this phenomenon. When the feeling doesn't go away in 10-15 minutes, it's worth worrying about.
Notice!
After the massage you should get up gradually: raise your elbows, sit down, lower your legs, and only then take a vertical position.
Varicose vein massage is not only not a contraindication, but also advisable in the first and second stages of pathological development. The best options are manual or hardware lymphatic drainage type procedures. Mild effects reduce the severity of symptoms and improve the condition of tissues. Visible results can be achieved by taking a 2-3 month break in a 10-15 day session.