Daily duties, work, crazy pace of life, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition - all this sooner or later leads to serious disorders in the body. The work of muscles, joints, and blood vessels suffers especially. In such conditions, the spine and legs experience enormous stress. If earlier venous varicose veins were familiar only to older people, now young girls and boys suffer from this disease.
However, this disease has been effectively treated, and a lot of useful devices for prevention have appeared. One of the most effective inventions has become a special pillow for legs with varicose veins. More details about its properties, types, and selection features are described in this publication.
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Main purpose
What functions do orthopedic pillows perform, who will benefit from them? Such an accessory will become indispensable for people who experience pain in their legs every day, severe tension. This is usually associated with a sedentary lifestyle, excessive activity. In this case, the roller will perform a relaxing function. It will relieve tension, improve blood circulation, and relax the legs.
Also, the pillow is necessary for already developed venous system disease. It will promote healing, be a good addition to medicines, other treatment methods.
Please note! Varicose veins are often encountered during and after pregnancy. In this case, the roller will be simply irreplaceable.
Operating principle, efficiency
The main purpose of the orthopedic pillow is to eliminate and reduce the symptoms of varicose veins. This is achieved due to the following properties of the product.
- Ensuring an elevated position of the legs. In this position, tension leaves the muscles, and the blood begins to circulate correctly.
- Memorization of the anatomical features of the body. All orthopedic accessories have this characteristic. Due to the ideal repetition of the curves of the body, the correct position of the spine is achieved.
- Preventing (eliminating) irritations on the body. Skin irritations often appear in the presence of varicose veins. For this reason, the rollers undergo special antibacterial treatment. They are impregnated with impregnations that allow them to effectively combat irritations.
Important! The importance of an orthopedic pillow in the treatment process cannot be overestimated. Buying such an accessory does not eliminate the need to take medications, undergo procedures prescribed by the attending physician.
The effectiveness of the roller is quite high in combination with other methods of treating varicose veins. After just a few days of use, patients note a significant improvement in their well-being, a decrease in the level of leg fatigue after prolonged exercise.
Orthopedic pillow – an effective means of preventing varicose veins
Varicose veins can be avoided. To do this, you should know the main risks, try to avoid them as much as possible, and use effective preventive measures. Most often, varicose veins are caused by insufficient or excessive movement. Athletes and office workers suffer from the disease to the same extent. It is necessary to regulate the load, do light gymnastics, and take breaks from a sedentary lifestyle. Varicose veins can also be caused by: pregnancy, heredity, smoking, alcohol, and much more. It is not always possible to avoid all of the above. However, it is necessary to implement effective preventive measures.
If joint pain becomes more noticeable, swelling occurs, fatigue is felt, it is time to move on to active actions. Modern orthopedic pillows are a powerful preventive measure. They will help to fight existing manifestations of the disease, protect against further deterioration. The roller can be used for several hours before bedtime, during daytime rest. The most important thing is that the use should be regular. Then in a few days you will be able to feel significant relief.
Types of rollers
| Classification feature | View | Brief description |
| Form | two small blocks | Budget model. Consists of two rollers with recesses. |
| contour | An ideal option for serious blood supply disorders. Contour orthopedic pillows provide full blood flow and perfectly adapt to the natural contours of the body. | |
| from three separate rollers | Three separate rollers are sewn together. They are of different sizes. The smallest one is placed under the knee joint, the highest one – under the heels. | |
| under the knees | Such products have a memory effect, perfectly adapt to the features of the body. They are attached in the knee area, used during sleep. | |
| universal | This product looks like a huge horseshoe. Pregnant women prefer to buy this model. | |
| Type of filler | latex | This material is natural and does not cause allergies. If you follow the operating instructions, the latex product will serve for a long time. |
| polyurethane foam | Synthetic filler. Polyurethane foam rollers are quite inexpensive. The filler is elastic and does not heat up. However, there is one drawback - polyurethane foam cannot be washed. | |
| viscoelastic (foam) | Orthopedic pillows made of viscoelastic foam are expensive. However, they have excellent performance qualities: they remember the anatomical features of the body, serve for a long time, do not cause diaper rash, and have high orthopedic properties. |
Please note! You can find pillows made of other fillers in stores. However, those listed in the table are considered the most effective. Other fillers do not have a high therapeutic effect.
Features of selection
When choosing an orthopedic pillow, you should focus on the following points.
- Product shape, type of filler. You need to start from existing health problems, the size of the financial budget. If possible, it is better to give preference to a contour model made of viscoelastic foam.
Models of products depending on the method of arrangement - Purpose. Simple, budget models are suitable for prevention. If you have venous disease, you should pay attention to more expensive products. To choose the right option, it is better to consult with your doctor;
Pillow with anatomical recesses for knees - Care features. The accessory should have a removable cover. It can be washed in a washing machine. The product itself is usually cleaned using a dry method.
The foot pillow should not be used by those who have open wounds on their legs. 
Anatomical pillows should not be shaken, beaten or fluffed - this may damage the filler - Size. The bolster should not take up the entire bed. The size should be chosen individually, depending on the weight and height of the person. Only universal bolsters for pregnant women have significant dimensions. Their length is 170-190 centimeters.
Dimensions of the orthopedic polyurethane foot pillow - The presence/absence of the ability to adjust the height of the lift. It is worth noting right away that the ability to adjust the height is usually only available in expensive models of pillows. Adjusting the lift will allow you to ideally select the position of your legs during rest. This will have a positive effect on the treatment result.
A certain angle of inclination of the legs on the pillow helps improve blood circulation and eliminate pain. 
Some models have a special insert for height adjustment.
