Jan, 06 2009

Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted, painful superficial veins resulting from poorly functioning valves. Varicose veins are common. They mostly affect women. Varicose veins are also called varicosity...

Jan, 05 2009

If varicose veins are severe, they can rupture or form ulcers on the skin (this requires immediate attention). The variety of treatments for varicose veins range from injection sclerotherapy to laser ...

Jan, 05 2009

Some people have weak venous valves, in these cases gravity forces large quantities of blood back down into distal parts of the vein. This pressure overloads the vein and pushes its wall outward. Afte...

Dec, 29 2008

Whenever we feel pain, it means that our body is reacting to something that is not normal and needs immediate attention. Pain is a signal that something is not right. The cause may be a physical injur...

Dec, 24 2008

Most people work sitting down eight or more hours a day. In a non ergonomic chair this can can be dangerous and in some cases over time, deadly. How? It's simple. Many offices do not utilize ergonomic...

Dec, 11 2008

A Leg ulcer is an open wound or sore that can be found on the lower extremities, namely the leg, but these lesions can go as far down as the feet and ankles. 90% percent of these skin ulcerations are ...

Dec, 06 2008

Varicose veins are bloated, discolored veins. They appear enlarged twisted. Varicose veins are typically 3mm or more in diameter. They are normally found on the thighs or the backs of the calves. Vari...

Dec, 06 2008

If you're one of the millions of women affected by spider veins, sclerotherapy is an excellent treatment option. Spider veins are small clusters of red, blue or purple veins that most commonly appear ...