Are you feeling like your legs are carrying extra weight? When your legs feel heavy, every step can feel like a chore. While this condition is not uncommon, you might be wondering “Why do my legs feel heavy?”.
In this article we delve into the world of heavy legs, what are the common causes of this condition, and what you can do to relieve this feeling with at home treatments or professional procedures.
If you are suffering from heaviness in legs, then you have most likely experienced the following symptoms:
Varicose veins are large, bumpy veins that appear near the surface of your skin. Enlarged veins lose elasticity and valve strength, which means that your blood won’t circulate as it should. This occurrence can cause your legs to feel tired and heavy. Varicose veins typically appear with age, pregnancy, obesity, or if they are common in your family.
Compression stockings are a type of hosiery that are designed to provide a gentle, yet firm, pressure to the legs. This pressure can help improve blood flow and circulation, which can reduce swelling, fatigue, and a heavy feeling in the legs.
Compression stockings are commonly used by people who spend long periods of time standing or sitting, as well as those who suffer from conditions such as varicose veins or lymphedema.
By wearing compression stockings regularly, individuals can experience increased comfort and mobility in their legs, and may even be able to prevent or delay the onset of certain health problems.
The best way to get long-term relief from heavy legs is with healthy lifestyle choices. Smoking, obesity, an unhealthy diet, and other issues like low activity levels can cause your legs to feel heavy. Losing weight if you need to, elevating your legs, quitting tobacco, and eating healthy all contribute to heavy leg relief.
If your heavy legs are hindering your daily activities, it’s best to get your veins checked. Gilvydis Vein Clinic has performed over 24,000 successful vein treatments that have given patients a new outlook on life.
Varicose veins aren’t just a cosmetic issue. Like Sclerotherapy, Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) uses a laser catheter to close off and shrink varicose veins. The blood is then redirected into healthy veins without the need for invasive treatment.
There’s no need to feel down about your heavy legs when Gilvydis Vein Clinic is a call away. Gilvydis is the leader in superior Illinois vein care. Our vein specialists and staff members offer the personalized care you need and deserve to achieve your best possible outcome. Get started with a consultation today.
Call (815) 827-1098 or request an appointment at a location near you.
Medically Reviewed By:
Dr. Rimas Gilvydis, M.D, is the co-founder of Northern Illinois Vein Clinic (NIVC) in Rockford, Illinois, and the founder of Gilvydis Vein Clinic (GVC) in Naperville, Sycamore, and Geneva, Illinois. A board-certified interventionalist and diplomate of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine, Dr. Gilvydis has been treating varicose veins with minimally invasive techniques since they were first introduced.
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We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.