The feeling of dragging, the feeling of heat and especially the pain… Nearly 15 million French people, including 70% women, suffer from heavy legs . Sign of poor blood circulation.

Functional signs often include a feeling of heaviness, numbness or impatience and pain (for example, behind the knees) in the legs.

To relieve poor blood circulation in the legs, follow these practical tips:

1 – PREFER A FOOT BATH

In the evening, soaking your feet in cold water provides relief. Dr Cazaubon prefers this solution to alternating hot and cold in the shower:  “The veins tighten but then re-dilate. »

2 – MASSAGES WITH ESSENTIAL OILS

Take in your hands a little hazelnut and sunflower vegetable oil and essential oils of lavandin, cypress, rosemary, lemongrass, cistus, or thyme (4 or 5 drops diluted in 20 cl of vegetable oil) with which you You can massage yourself from the ankles to the knees. You can also take baths (not too hot) with essential oils to soothe your legs.

3 – WALK 

Resting the feet on the ground activates the pumping of blood in the veins. And, when the muscles work, they in turn exert pressure. All of this stimulates circulation. Ideally, you should walk 30 minutes in the morning, 30 minutes in the evening, avoiding high heels. “Wear appropriate shoes and have your arches checked by a podiatrist,”  says Dr. Cazaubon.

4 – RAISING THE FEET OF YOUR BED

During sleep, immobility slows blood circulation. Raising the feet of the bed by ten to fifteen centimeters helps the blood flow towards the heart.