Leg Elevation and Movement for CVI

A man lying on a living room rug with his legs resting up against the sofa, a magazine beside him and a throw blanket folded nearby

Movement is the part of CVI care a reader can start thinking about today, but the source says your provider sets the plan. This page covers the general tip and where it stops.

The general tip

my.clevelandclinic.org gives the home-care starting point. Your provider will tell you how to manage CVI at home. Some general tips include: Avoid long periods of standing or sitting.

Read the tip as a warning about staying in one position, whether on your feet or in a chair. For the wider condition, the Society for Vascular Surgery keeps a chronic venous insufficiency page.

Where elevation fits

Raising the legs is a separate question, and it belongs to your provider's plan. Ask whether it fits yours.

A second reference

The MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia has a varicose veins entry for readers comparing symptoms.

The first thing to do

Write down how long you stay seated or standing on a typical day, then bring that number to the appointment.