There's no way to completely prevent spider veins. But improving your circulation and muscle tone can help with the prevention of spider veins as well as reducing your risk of developing varicose veins or getting additional ones. Traditional, common-sense approaches include:

• Exercise.
• Watch your weight, and your diet.
• Watch what you wear, avoid high heels. Low-heeled shoes work calf muscles more, which is better for your veins. Don't wear tight clothes around your waist, legs or groin. Tight panty-leg girdles, for instance, can restrict circulation.
• Elevate your legs.
• Avoid long periods of sitting or standing.
• Don't sit with your legs crossed.

Wearing compression stockings is often the first approach to try before moving on to other treatments. Compression stockings are worn all day. They steadily squeeze your legs, helping veins and leg muscles move blood more efficiently. The amount of compression varies by type and brand.

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