Leg Pillow Wedge

If you have normal functioning veins, the little valves in the vein keep blood moving forward toward the heart. The reason you may have varicose veins or "spider veins" showing on your legs is the valves do not function properly and blood remains in the vein. The veins expand due to the pooling of blood in the vein. The expanding veins cause leg pain. Elevating your legs above the level of your heart with Leg Pillow Wedge, may give you comfort and reduce the pain from the swelling veins.

Proper treatment of varicose veins depends on how severe they have become. The treatments include complex medical procedures, such as surgical or laser treatment to help prevent serious disabling complications, and cosmetic procedures that reduce the appearance of varicose veins. The proper diagnosis of varicose veins includes a physical examination and special medical testing as needed. An ultrasound evaluation is one of the most important tests performed to diagnose varicose veins. An accurate ultrasound test will help determine the most appropriate treatment for you.

As we age varicose veins tend to get worse over time. You can take steps to you're your discomfort and slow varicose vein progression with self care. If you have a family history of the problem, avoid prolonged standing and elevate your legs whenever feasible. The leg pillow wedge can be used in bed or on the sofa.

Sometimes the progression of tiny "spider veins" to full painful varicose veins takes years and you may gradually get use to how they look and think about the cosmetics of the showy veins. Find a health professional that fully appreciates that the situation is progressing and follow the medical advice given immediately. Taking care of your legs should be very important to all age groups. The legs help pump your blood when you walk and your long term mobility depends on healthy veins, as well as muscles and bones!

Good blood circulation is the key to managing varicose veins. There are medications to improve your situation, however it is up to you to provide the doctor with meaningful information for a proper diagnosis. If you have any of these three signs of poor blood circulation, please point them out to your health professional as soon as feasible. The 3 signs are:

1. A sign that you may have poor blood circulation in your legs is discoloration of the skin. If you notice a blue, purple or pale area on your leg, then this may be a sign that the blood is not flowing as well as it should to the spot. Keep a health journal and note where you see the spots and share the information with your doctor.

2. Another sign of poor blood circulation is slow healing. For example, if you have an open sore on your leg for a longer period than normal, and it is discolored, this is the "slow healing" symptom of poor blood circulation. Slow healing may also be a sign of diabetes, so you should mention it to your doctor for a proper diagnosis.

3. Fatigue during the day or even in the morning when you first wake up may be a sign of poor circulation to the legs. Sleeping with your legs elevated improves the blood circulation and gives the stressed veins a chance to repair. The leg pillow wedge can be portable for you to use in bed or on the sofa when watching TV or reading a book. For improved circulation the proper leg pillow wedge keeps the ankles, calves and knees at the same level. A common pillow under the knees actually is worse for circulation than lying flat. When you only have a pillow under the knees, the blood circulation from the toes and ankles actually is uphill. So if you have poor blood circulation in your legs, never use a knee pillow wedge or pillows only under your knees.

Varicose veins are permanently dilated (widened) and twisted veins. Although this can occur in any part of the body, it usually develops in the legs. If the resulting poor blood circulation worsens, there is a risk of developing:

1. Phlebitis (inflammation of the wall of the vein). Thrombophlebitis is swelling (inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot. There are two main types of thrombophlebitis: Deep venous thrombosis (affects deeper, larger veins), and Superficial thrombophlebitis (affects veins near the skin surface).

2. Eczema. Skin rashes.

3. Leg ulcers. These are open sores that do not get the proper blood flow to heal. The body's immune system cannot overcome poor circulation.

Please discuss with your health professional the idea of using a leg pillow wedge to improve circulation and get relief for any secondary conditions that poor blood circulation is causing. Each person is different and you may require more or less bed rest or other medical recommendations.

When your legs are painful, sometimes we do not stand, sit, or lie down properly This puts stress on the lower back to compensate for the painful legs. Some health professionals recommend a back wedge pillow to support the lower lumbar.

When you suffer with varicose veins, the lower back tenses to help balance us when we walk. If you favor one side or the other when you walk, then the lower back and shoulders constantly contract and relax to compensate for the shift in weight. A painful back and painful legs can result in depression, sleep insomnia, constant tiredness, poor digestion, and foggy thinking.

Often being over weight contributes to both varicose veins and back pain. Proper bedrest is critically important to having enough energy to exercise and control weight. In fact failure to sleep well has been correlated to obesity.

There are two types of knee wedge pillow: (1) under the knee, and (2) between the knees. Patients recovering from knee replacement should never use the under the knee wedge pillow, but do use the between the leg pillow wedge to relieve pressure when sleeping on your side.

If you suffer from varicose veins and have had knee replacement surgery, please consult with your doctor on the use of a leg pillow wedge which elevates the lower leg and protects the angle of the the knee during bed rest. There are some conflicting steps to be considered for care of knees and lower legs. Only your doctor knows your specific condition and is the best person to make a recommendation.

It is up to you to have the discussion with your doctor on the best approach and how to elevate the lower legs for proper care of the varicose veins. Sometimes a picture is worth a thousand words! Print out the pictures of the different styles of knee wedge pillow and leg pillow wedge when seeking medical advice. Stacked pillows will provide the elevation and support, however they are not firm and will pack down from the weight of the leg. Stacking three pillows to get the proper elevation becomes a nightmare when trying to sleep and keep them aligned.

At last there is a stay-in-place leg pillow wedge for side sleepers. And it is leg pillow memory foam constructed to contour to your leg shape. The warmth of your body causes the foam to mold to the exact shape of your legs and not push unnaturally back.

The patented design on our leg pillow memory foam supports and aligns your lower body, relieving pressure on your lower back, hips and knees. This pillow fits the curves of your legs, so it comfortably stays with you throughout the night. No more wrestling with that big, bulky pillow!

In summary, the benefits of a leg pillow memory foam are:
1. Easy and affordable way to reduce pressure and provide comfort.
2. This leg pillow wedge fits the curves of your legs, so it comfortably stays in place throughout the night.
3. Super-soft, removable poly-cotton velour cover available in five colors. The cover is washable.
4. Made of 100% visco-elastic memory foam.

Proper neck and shoulder support when you sleep on your side is critical for a good night's rest. The memory foam pillow wedge was designed to align the spine while you sleep. The cradle for your head, neck and shoulder give you a natural lift and relax the shoulders making it easier to fall asleep.

One of the drawbacks of conventional pillows is they bunch too little for your neck and too much for your head. Common bed pillows are versatile, however when you need specific support during the night (night after night), they will let you down.

Memory foam construction is usually in layers with firmer foam in the middle to have consistent and durable support. The memory foam pillow wedge for the head, for the knees, and for the legs represent advancements in comfort sleep wedge technology. Most of these pillow wedges are not available in stores.

Visit Pillow Wedge blog for more information on the benefits of elevated sleep. The wholesaler of memory foam pillow wedge holds the patents on some of the most popular products that you have seen on TV.

Getting pregnant and carrying the baby to full term are challenges for many women. Most pregnant women are plagued with back and leg pains. The pregnancy pillow wedge may be a full body pillow to hug and elevate the legs for side sleepers or an elevated bed pillow wedge that lifts the upper body to take the pressure off the back.

Investing in a pillow wedge to be able to sleep is critical for Moms-to-be. The body actually requires more sleep when a woman is pregnant, and there seems to be millions of tiny reasons that prevent restful sleep. Take a cue from the news - whenever a celebrity is confined to bed for pregnancy reasons, she is always resting with her head elevated and her legs elevated. Hospital beds are the perfect bed when pregnant, however most of us do not have one.

The pregnancy pillow wedge is a great substitute for a hospital bed. The pillow wedge comes in many sizes and shapes to cradle the back, legs, and neck. Discuss with your health professional your specific sleep issues and get a recommendation for a pregnancy pillow wedge: contour body pillow, neck pillow, adjustable bed pillow wedge...