Varicose veins are a common complaint among women, as the appearance is usually unsightly when wearing skirts or dresses. It is believed that more women will have varicose veins compared to men, but this does not mean that it is not common for a man to suffer from varicose veins.

Poor blood circulation has no bias; it doesn't necessarily choose women over men. Many factors can contribute to poor blood circulation in your legs and feet. Pregnancy, older age, excessive weight gain, and even family history all can cause issues. Standing and sitting for long periods of time can also contribute to blood flow issues in your legs. As you can see, everyone is prone poor blood flow.

Varicose veins and other blood circulation issues can be treated and prevented. A good first step is exercise. During physical activity, your muscles will contract, which promotes good blood flow in your legs. It is also wise to walk around every thirty minutes if you sit or stand for long periods of time.

Sitting or standing for long periods can cause poor circulation and combined with other factors, such as obesity, you have a good chance of poor blood circulation. This can lead to dangerous blood clots that can become life threatening. Another option for treatment and prevention is the use of supports socks for men and women.

Support socks can provide relief of swelling, aches, pains, and help prevent further varicose veins. These stockings are not like your regular gym socks or black dress socks. They are specifically engineered to promote better blood circulation. The socks provide graduated compression. The most pressure is focused on the ankle and the pressure lessens gradually up the leg. This constant pressure and support help push blood out of the legs and back to the heart. They prevent blood accumulation in the veins that is the cause for most leg discomforts and varicose veins.