Could exercise get rid of varicose veins?

No.: Varicose veins are due to leaking valves(reflux) usually of the saphenous veins. Exercise increases the calf muscle contractions to increase the venous return to the heart and decreases the venous back pressure but it does not address the underlying problem of leaking valves. You should see a vein specialist and have a full venous evaluation with a reflux venous ultrasound.

No: Varicose veins are the result of defective "plumbing" within your circulation. The valves within the veins have failed prematurely, and once the valves are failed, they are always failed. Exercise will not help the valves recover. In order to rid yourself of varicose veins, you will need some form or intervention, either laser, radiofrequency, sclerotherapy, surgery, or a combination of these.

Its the valves: Varicose veins are the result of defective valves. The valves within the veins have failed prematurely, and once the valves are failed, they are always failed. Exercise will not help the valves recover. In order to rid yourself of varicose veins, you will need some form or intervention, either laser, radiofrequency, sclerotherapy, surgery, or a combination of these. See a vein specialist.

Exercise: once varicose veins have developed they will not resolve on their own, and is important to determine the source of the varicose veins to determine what treatment would work well. Sometimes vigorous physical activity can stimulate veins become more prominent due to increased muscle girth. These veins are not abnormal, but become more noticeable by the increasing muscle.