I have spider veins and reticular leg veins, is jogging going to make the spider veins worsen or help?

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More About Doctor David Green, MD

Published on Apr 22, 2021

Your activity level will not have any significant effect on the development, progression or regression of your spider veins or reticular veins. You should continue to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. Spider and reticular veins disappear with sclerotherapy. Treatment by sclerotherapy does not promote the development of new spider or reticular veins

Answered by David Green, MD (View Profile)

Your activity level will not have any significant effect on the development, progression or regression of your spider veins or reticular veins. You should continue to maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. Spider and reticular veins disappear with sclerotherapy. Treatment by sclerotherapy does not promote the development of new spider or reticular veins

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Mark F. Blumenthal, MD, FACS

Published on Aug 21, 2018

Neither

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Answered by Mark F. Blumenthal, MD, FACS

Neither

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Sep 16, 2013

Jogging is not going to make the veins worse, but if there are underlying problems creating the spider veins, then they will get worse on their own. An ultrasound of the leg might be a good idea before spider vein treatment.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

Jogging is not going to make the veins worse, but if there are underlying problems creating the spider veins, then they will get worse on their own. An ultrasound of the leg might be a good idea before spider vein treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Aluna Vein Centers

Published on Sep 13, 2013

Does not make a difference

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Answered by Aluna Vein Centers

Does not make a difference

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Sep 12, 2013

The jogging will probably not hurt, especially if you have well cushioned shoes and/or run on softer ground. Exercise is generally good for veins, but too much jostling might be harmful for varicosities if they are not supported by compression stockings. Spider veins and reticular veins are probably fine. that are not in compression stocking but for spider veins and reticular veins you are probably fine.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

The jogging will probably not hurt, especially if you have well cushioned shoes and/or run on softer ground. Exercise is generally good for veins, but too much jostling might be harmful for varicosities if they are not supported by compression stockings. Spider veins and reticular veins are probably fine. that are not in compression stocking but for spider veins and reticular veins you are probably fine.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Sep 12, 2013

Impact from jogging can damage weaken vein valves. The good news, however, is that they can be treated.
Walking also helps.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Impact from jogging can damage weaken vein valves. The good news, however, is that they can be treated.
Walking also helps.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Published on Sep 10, 2013

Jogging will not hurt your veins.

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Answered by Cosmetic Vein Centers of Texas

Jogging will not hurt your veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Published on Sep 10, 2013

Jogging should not affect spider/reticular veins. Typically these type of veins are inherited. Female hormones and pregnancy affect them the most. A light compression hose can slow the process and improve how your legs feel, and there are now athletic running socks available.

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Answered by Vein Specialties of St. Louis

Jogging should not affect spider/reticular veins. Typically these type of veins are inherited. Female hormones and pregnancy affect them the most. A light compression hose can slow the process and improve how your legs feel, and there are now athletic running socks available.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Sep 09, 2013

Jogging will certainly not worsen any vein condition, actually the opposite is true.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

Jogging will certainly not worsen any vein condition, actually the opposite is true.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


General Vascular Surgery Group

Published on Sep 09, 2013

Jogging probably will not cause a difference.

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Answered by General Vascular Surgery Group

Jogging probably will not cause a difference.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Sep 09, 2013

I always view exercise as a double edged sword. \Exercise is great to boost the calf muscle pump to increase the venous return and reduce the venous pressure. However, the pounding that occurs from jogging or running on a treadmill is not good for the venous valves. In fact, over time, I have treated a number of runners with varicose veins. So, to answer your question, jogging will most likely worsen your spider and reticular veins over time. That said, I would not recommend ceasing exercise. You may want to try a low impact activity such as elliptical, spinning or biking.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

I always view exercise as a double edged sword. \Exercise is great to boost the calf muscle pump to increase the venous return and reduce the venous pressure. However, the pounding that occurs from jogging or running on a treadmill is not good for the venous valves. In fact, over time, I have treated a number of runners with varicose veins. So, to answer your question, jogging will most likely worsen your spider and reticular veins over time. That said, I would not recommend ceasing exercise. You may want to try a low impact activity such as elliptical, spinning or biking.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Published on Sep 09, 2013

Jogging should not impact your spider and reticular leg veins.

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Answered by South Palm Cardiovascular Associates

Jogging should not impact your spider and reticular leg veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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