Crossing Your Legs while Sitting: Can It Cause Health Problems?
People who sit with their legs crossed are often told that they’re going to encounter health issues. Varicose veins, those bulging veins in legs and elsewhere, are just one of the many medical risks rumoured to be associated with leg crossing; difficulties with...
The History of Varicose Vein Treatments
Some facts on varicose vein treatment The history of varicose vein treatments dates back millennia and the treatments have varied over time. My mother’s varicose veins look large in my memories of my childhood. The gnarled look of them, the pain, her hospital visits,...
When Compression Stockings Should Be Used in Australia
Have you ever wondered How Compression Stockings Should Be Used, and How They Shouldn’t? There is a certain way to use these garments to get the best out of them. Compression stockings are a common component of varicose vein treatments, however their role in...
7 Myths About Varicose & Spider Veins
I am sure there are more than 7 Myths About Varicose & Spider Veins, but for today we will tackle the 7 silliest myths that some people still believe to be true. Varicose vein “facts” are often not as accurate as they may seem, and non-medical sources that are...
Yes, Men Also Suffer from Varicose Veins
Yes, Men Also Suffer from Varicose Veins. It’s true. Varicose veins are not just something that happens to pregnant women. Men can also have vein problems and we can treat them. We’ve previously reviewed one prevailing myth regarding varicose veins: that...Patient Payment Plans
