What is the best sleeping position for venous insufficiency?

What is the best sleeping position for venous insufficiency? Best sleeping position for venous insufficiency is on your back with legs elevated above heart level to help blood return from legs and reduce pooling and swelling overnight. Elevate legs using pillows under legs or raising foot of bed 6 to 12 inches, not just knees, to keep legs above heart, which improves venous return and reduces morning swelling, pain, and heaviness. Sleeping on side can also be okay if legs elevated with pillow between legs, but back sleeping with elevation is ideal. Avoid sleeping sitting upright with legs dependent, as that worsens pooling. Also avoid crossing legs while sleeping. Combining elevation with wearing compression stockings during day and leg exercises improves circulation. So best position is supine with legs elevated above heart level using pillows or adjustable bed, which helps drain blood from leg veins, reduces swelling, and improves symptoms of venous insufficiency overnight.