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Nowadays only a few are lucky
enough to have their place of work on their doorstep. For a large
percentage of the population, commuting distances of 50 or even 100
kilometres are part of every working day. These distances can no longer
be covered on foot or by bicycle. Consequently, the journey to work is
by car, bus or train and is spent seated. This represents an additional
burden on the veins since this is then followed by standing or sitting
for a further eight hours.
Today, only a few jobs still offer the opportunity to satisfy the
natural urge for movement. It is certainly no longer possible to imagine
modern society without computer workplaces, the job behind the checkout
is equally as important as the shop assistant behind the counter. The
following therefore applies:
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Make sure you get
sufficient exercise! |
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The greatest risk factor with
regard to vein disorders is a job which involves standing for long
periods. The muscle pump is not activated when standing. The
transporting of blood back to the heart is largely dependent upon this,
however, so that a large proportion pools in the leg veins.
The same applies to a static sitting position: the veins are bent in the
knee and pelvic region and the flow of blood back to the heart is
hampered. Occupations associated with risk are also those which are
performed in a frequently continuous crouching position or whilst
kneeling or which involve the carrying of heavy loads. These include
occupations such as masons, carpenters, layers of tiles or parquet
flooring and many more.
This does not mean, however, that you have to give up your job just
because you cannot get there on foot or by bicycle. What is important is
to take measures which make it easier for your veins to function. This
primarily means exercise.
Lunchtimes and leisure time should be used intensively to stimulate the
muscle pump. During worktime it is often sufficient to curl or move your
toes up and down at regular intervals, this is sufficient to stimulate
the musculature. A few gymnastic exercises once an hour assist the veins
in transporting blood back to the heart. The wearing of comfortable
clothing must be taken as read. Anybody who already has varicose veins
should not be too proud to wear individually fitted compression
stockings which nowadays are practically indistinguishable from opaque
nylon stockings.
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Tips
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Help yourself: Our tips for healthy legs. |
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Efficacy
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Learn more about the efficacy of the red vine leaves! |
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