Nordic walking comes from the USA and means "brisk walking". Its effect on the leg veins is so beneficial that it could actually be called "vein walking".

Nordic walking has nothing in common with jogging or the Olympic discipline of "walking". Rather, it is a very special walking technique with a special rolling movement of the feet that is easy on the joints. Vein walking is the ideal sport for people with vein problems, as it involves moderate activity, low strain on the musculoskeletal system and virtually no risk of injury. You can start at any age and choose the pace depending on your condition and fitness level. It is best to join a Nordic walking group to learn the special technique. If you cannot find such a group in your area, ask your doctor for a list of addresses.

Vein and other leg problems are usually caused by passive posture patterns when walking and standing on our unnaturally flat and hard everyday floors. Another cause is often the current modern hard shoes, whose soles prevent natural rolling on hard surfaces such as concrete, road surfaces, cobblestones etc.. We therefore highly recommend shoes from the company MBT, MBT stands for "Masai Barefoot Technology". MBT transforms the hardest everyday surfaces into uneven, soft natural ground. As when walking on deep ground, the body automatically straightens up and the muscles are strengthened, stretched, supplied with blood and relaxed step by step. This is how MBT works as a self-therapy method against many leg complaints. Its walking technique forces the ankle joint to roll more when walking, which activates the venous pump (calf muscles) – with every step.

In addition to vein problems, MBT is also exceptionally effective for low back pain and many other musculoskeletal complaints that radiate into the legs. Further information can be found at www.mbt-info.ch.