Some work can be a pain in the neck, but a number of diverse professions in regional Victoria can also be a pain in the leg, according to a leading Victorian vein doctor. Many jobs can worsen the painful condition of varicose veins in people with a family history of venous disease, according to a leading phlebologist (vein doctor), Dr Peter Paraskevas of Vein Health Medical Clinic, part of the Paras Clinic Group. “The long hours nurses spend on their feet tending the sick could lead to their own health problems by weakening veins in their legs, causing varicose veins – large, bulgy visible veins which protrude through the skin’s surface”, he said. Other professions where those with varicose veins are at risk because of prolonged periods of standing include hairdressing, traffic control, teaching, retail, and hospitality work. While some jobs requiring prolonged sitting also aggravated the condition. Dr Paraskevas … Continue reading Could your job be causing you pain