Why Elevating Legs Helps?

When you elevate your legs, ideally at or above heart level, it helps keep the blood from pooling in your lower legs and improves blood flow to the rest of your body.

What are the benefits of elevating your legs?

The bottom line. Elevating your legs can benefit your health in several ways. Some of the key benefits include improved blood flow, reduced inflammation, and lower pressure in the veins in your legs. You can use leg elevation to help ease symptoms from varicose veins and to reduce swelling during pregnancy.

How often should you elevate your legs?

The more the swelling and the longer there has been swelling, the longer and more frequently your need to elevate your legs. Start with 20 minutes twice a day. This might do the trick. If not, go to 30 minutes or even an hour.