Now is the perfect time for teachers to start varicose vein treatment
By Dr. Sonja Stiller, Center for Advanced Vein Care
Teachers are on their feet for hours at a time, which can lead to tired and achy legs, especially if there is an underlying venous health issue, such as varicose veins.
When a teacher visits our practice, it’s not unusual to hear them say, “When I get home, I just want to put my feet up!”
Teachers often want to schedule their treatments during the summer months to avoid missing time in the classroom. And that means getting started now. That’s right, spring break is here, so there’s barely two months before summer. By getting started now with some simple exercises (and meeting your insurance company’s likely six-week compression stocking requirement), you’ll be able to start treatments as soon as the final school bell rings.
At Center for Advanced Vein Care, we employ today’s most advanced treatment options, including the all-new medical adhesive ablation (glue). Although this new procedure is not yet covered by insurance, some patients opt for it anyway because it reduces or eliminates the compression stocking requirement.
Yes, summer is coming, and with it comes plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, biking, camping, walking the beach, and visits to Cedar Point. To make the most of this summer—and every summer after that—let this be the year you act to improve your own health. Not only will you enjoy summer, you’ll feel lighter on your feet when you return to the classroom this fall.
Please give our office a call if you have any of the following symptoms:
- chronic leg pain
- fatigue
- itching
- burning
- inflammation
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- leg cramps or swelling
Dr. Sonja Stiller is a diplomat of both the American Board of Emergency Medicine and the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine. She is the founder of the Center for Advanced Vein Care, a Tier 1 provider with Lake Health Hospital System, located at 7200 Mentor Avenue, in Mentor. For an appointment, call 440-710-1140. More information can be found at YourHealthyVeins.com.