Pain is what takes you to the doctor for the first time. It upsets your whole body no matter where it exists. Your whole concentration is distracted and you are not happy at all. Pain in legs can affect a lot on your daily activities. From walking to working, running to exercising, all things get disturbed if you have pain or cramps in your legs.
Pain can be caused by a variety of sources, including mental and emotional stress, poor posture, repetitive stress injuries from work, accidents, muscle strains from exercise etc. or a remaining problem due to surgery. Computers, couches, and reclining chairs contribute to poor posture and pain too. These are some common observations but sometimes the cause of pain is unknown.
For hundreds of years, the art of healing and medicine has had its roots in Nature. Many of the common ailments that distress people can be managed successfully, safely, and efficiently at home, using various natural curative approaches. In most cases, you can get significant relief, and even eliminate health problems without drugs or going to your doctor. Use of natural approaches can save you time and money both and allows you to take control of your health, completely!
Treating your leg pains
Activities such as running, football, swimming, shopping, and cycling can result in leg pain, especially among so called lazy people who don't don these activities in routine. Leg pain is usually due to overuse or strength inequality.
In the elderly, it is also associated with falls or disturbance. Upper-leg pain may be an indication of a strained muscle, bursitis, or a chronic disease. Stretching, exercises to strengthen the leg muscles, and massage can all help alleviate pain in the leg.
1. Stretch one to two times daily. Best times are morning and evening as they cover rest of your days stress. Do eight to ten repetitions, holding each stretch for two seconds only. Always take your stretch back to the starting position before the next repetition. Exhale your breath on the stretch phase.
2. Do RICHES often where it stands for: rest, ice, compression, heat, elevation, and support.
3. Use strengthening exercises to create a muscular balance. Exercises should be done three times weekly, with one day of rest in between. Always stretch before you strengthen.
4. Self-massage can also help you out.
5. Use warm water with some salt or peppermint oil to relax your hurting legs. It really works.
6. When returning to exercise, apply ice or water prior to exercise, followed by light stretching and a proper warm-up. Do cool down afterwards to avoid stiffness.
7. Take a lot of water or juices to keep your body fluids as per requirement. Sometimes dehydration is the main cause of cramping land aching legs. Try to keep water as main element in your daily routine for better health.
But if you find that symptoms still exist or are getting worse, do consult a doctor. There might be something serious.
