Regular exercise including walking, running, aerobic or biking for 30 minutes or more 5-7 days per week. This will help reduce aching, pain and tiredness.

Elevate your legs above the level of your heart for 10 minutes once or twice a day may help diminish aching or swelling.

Move your legs frequently especially flexing your ankles 10 times will pump blood out of your legs like walking. Repeat this every 10 minute while standing or sitting and try to walk for 2 minutes each hour.

Avoid wearing high heels as this interferes with the normal pumping action of the calf muscles and may lead to aching and cramping of the legs.

Maintain proper weight because even moderate weight loss may reduce aching in the legs due to varicose veins and diminish the rate at which spider veins develop.

Wear support hose which are available from most pharmacies and medical supply stores. There are many types and brands to choose from. Lighter support stockings are available at department stores. However, it is best to wear a stocking that is labeled "graduated" as this will significantly improve your vein function.

Light support - 4-14 mm
Moderate support - 15-20 mm
Heavy support - 20-30 mm
Prescription strength - 30-40 mm and above