YOGA FOR VARICOSE VEINS

Varicose veins are located particularly at the back of legs. Varicose veins are dilated and enlarged veins. These are commonly seen in elder people. The people who stand for a long time in one place or people who carry heavy weight for a long time on shoulders are more prone to varicose veins.

Varicose veins result when valves get damaged and interrupt the flow of blood. Due to this blood gets accumulated in a particular area and results in swelling of veins. The veins appear blue in colour and swelled.

 

CAUSES OF VARICOSE VEINS:

1. High pressure on abdomen or legs.
2. Hormonal changes during pregnancy.
3. Prolonged sitting or standing.
4. Constipation.
5. Use of high heeled shoes.
6. Lack of exercise.
7. Obesity.
8. Menopause period
9. Improper diet.

The common symptoms of varicose veins include pain, fatigue, burning, swelling, restlessness, and cramps.

THE HELP OF YOGA FOR VARICOSE VEINS:

Yoga helps in the reduction of pain caused due to varicose veins and also prevents future attacks.

Yoga poses that include positioning of hands above the head force the blood out of legs back to heart. By this fresh blood enters legs and pain can be reduced to some extent.

YOGA POSES:

The various that are useful in treating problems associated with the varicose veins.

SPINAL TWIST POSE:

This pose is very beneficial in reducing pain caused to varicose veins.

ROCKING AND ROLLING POSE:

Entire back, buttocks and hip area receive good massage through this pose.

RAISED LEG POSE:

It helps in proper circulation of blood from legs and iy also helps in stretching of thighs.

YOGA ASANAS:

Asanas like viparita karani, sarvangasana, sirshasana, gomukh asana, Savasana are very beneficial for reducing pain caused due to varicose veins.

SARVANGASANA:

1. This asana is very useful for the curing of varicose veins.
2. It improves blood circulation.
3. This asana is very useful for the people suffering from poor circulation and constipation which in turn cure varicose pain.
4. Thyroid gland is responsible for maintaining correct weight of the body. This asana helps in effective functioning of thyroid glands.
5. This asana also helps in the toning of thigh muscles.
6. It also reduces the pressure of blood got collected in veins.

SHISHA ASANA:

1. This asana helps in the circulation of blood that is accumulated in legs back to the heart by which fresh blood enters legs and reduces pain.
2. It also improves fatigue, poor circulation, constipation etc.

TADASANA:

1. This asana helps in stretching veins and increases the pumping of muscles.

PAVANAMUKHTASANA:

1. This asana is very useful for the veins and muscles of thighs.
2. It frees the joints of knees and hips.

PADAHASTASANA:

• This asana includes catching hold of toes with hands.
• It also helps in stretching and strengthening of muscles at the back.
• Hips, thighs, are well exercised by this asana which provides good supply of blood.

VIPARITAKARANI:

1. This asana helps in the circulation of blood that gets accumulated in legs back to the heart and reduces the pain caused due to varicose veins.

SAVASANA:

1. This pose should be performed after each and every asana.
2. It helps in relaxation of the body and prepares the body for next asana.

PRANAYAMA:

Pranayama is a form of breathing exercise. Controlled breathing helps in maintaining peace of both body and mind.

Brahmahari pranayama and omkar chanting provide great relief to the pain. These should be performed daily as many times as possible.

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