• Regular exercise, especially walking.

  • Avoiding long periods of standing or sitting in one place.

  • Periodically shifting weight from one foot to another and flexing each foot up and down. This muscular activity releases the backflow pressure on the veins.

  • Elevating legs above the level of the heart whenever possible.

  • Wearing sunscreen to avoid spider veins in the face. 

  • Avoiding crossing the legs at the knees when sitting, which can create a strong back pressure on the veins of the leg.

  • Controlling weight to lighten unnecessary pressure on the leg veins.

  • Avoiding constrictive clothing such as tight girdles and knee-high or thigh-high stockings with strong elastic bindings.