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No, unfortunately I've got more spider veins than ever. My dermatologist says it's probably just age-related (I'm 46). Sigh....Originally Posted by zencentury
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09-05-2007, 12:02 PM #1
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Cycling Helps Create Heart Vessels
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And small blood vessels in other muscles as well. Another reason for your parents to ride a bike.
More information can be found here .
In the same vein (bad pun, I know) has anyone noticed a reduction in spider veins?
I think I have, but then again maybe the light's bad in here.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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09-06-2007, 02:39 PM #2
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09-06-2007, 04:19 PM #3
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Just to give everyone some hope- I'm 53 and I HAVE noticed a big reduction in the little varicose veins I've had since my 20's behind one knee. I don't know if cycling per se improved them...but they are much less noticeable now.
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09-06-2007, 07:41 PM #4
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I have one varicose vein (a big one) behind my left knee. How is it that cycling or exercise can help to eliminate? I thought that once the wein was "blown", it was well..."blown".
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09-06-2007, 08:50 PM #5
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From The Link:
Physical activity strains the heart's arteries and muscles by sending 10 times the normal amount of blood to the muscles being used. Stem cells then are dispatched to relieve this stress and may repair any damaged parts. If you continue to exercise, these stem cells help the body adapt to the stress, by building new blood vessels and strengthening muscles. But to maintain such benefits, you must exercise regularly.
From Me:
Varicose veins are larger than spider veins and are a result of the valves in the veins not operating properly,causing blood to pool in those veins instead of returning to the heart.
Since spider veins are so much smaller, new small veins can form (with exercise) to feed the muscle. The spider veins are small enough that they can be reabsorbed by the body.2008 Trek FX 7.2/Terry Cite X
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09-06-2007, 09:33 PM #6
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My spider veins are frolicking and producing offspring. But I work on my feet all day, so that is probably the major factor.
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