Self-massage for varicose veins

Performing massage is recommended only in the initial stages of the disease in the absence of symptoms of thrombophlebitis.

Self-massage begin with a calf. It can be carried out in several positions.

IN first position, sitting, shin lower outer portion of the thigh is put on the other leg at the knee. Held alternately stroking. All massage movements should be directed away from the Achilles tendon to the popliteal fossa. When combined stroking right hand slips a zigzag, right and the left, Right behind. And the calf covered so, to four fingers on top, and the big bottom (anyway, as low as possible). After 2-3 strokes make kneading. Hand position with the same, like when stroking. Just click on the muscle more vigorously.

Then made kneading. Brushes while putting across the gastrocnemius muscle and the right turn, the left hand grasp and displace it in the direction of the little finger, ending the movement of the hand, which is farther from the popliteal fossa.

Shaking can be done with either hand in the direction of the Achilles tendon in the popliteal fossa.

In the second position, also sitting, massaged the leg is bent and rests in something heel. In this position, used both hands to stroke. Squeezing: if the right foot, the left hand squeeze the inner side, Right - from the outside, kneading and ordinary double-neck, shaking and stroking.

Keep in mind, that all movements are performed in the direction of bottom-up (driven by the blood to the heart) and in any case not vice versa.