“My legs hurt!” This is the statement many make before beginning the process to relieve their pain. Sometimes, it’s obvious why we experience leg pain. If an injury occurs or we begin a new workout program, it’s usually pretty clear what has caused that discomfort, and what we should do to resolve it. If there’s…
If you’re anywhere near Atlanta, you’ve definitely noticed the temperatures beginning to rise. You might be dreading the summer heat, especially if you’ve been wearing compression stockings to reduce your varicose vein symptoms. When making the decision to schedule a varicose vein procedure, you might think Summer could be the perfect time. If you have…
You’ve probably heard the term “blood clot”. The medical term for a blood clot is a thrombus (thrombosis refers to the actual presence of a clot inside a vein). March is Deep Vein Thrombosis Month, so we’re spreading the word about the dangers of undetected DVT, and what you can do to prevent it. The…
It is a common misconception that varicose veins and spider veins are one in the same. Although they have similarities, the infographic below illustrates the major differences. Spider veins are visible near the surface of the skin, and a common place to find them is on the legs, especially behind the knees. Varicose veins are…
Varicose Veins are very common in the United States. Check out the infographic below to learn some of the top factors that put you at risk.