Treatment of Leg Pain

Minor leg pain or discomfort is a common occurrence that is treatable at home with simple traditional remedies if the problem isn’t attributed to a serious disorder such as bursitis, tendonitis, shin splints or other ailments attributed to serious injury. Muscle cramps, fatigue, overuse or wear and tear attributed to exercise, work-related tasks have potential to cause numbness, swelling or a weak feeling in your extremities, and properly cared for, require little attention to correct.

The first step in treating leg pain is to identify the problem by assessing your symptoms. The best way to be sure of the problem is to consult a health care professional and schedule an appointment if necessary.

If minor and treatable at home, the steps are quite easy. The acronym R.I.C.E is the key to remembering the proper order. Rest is first. Rest and protect the area of interest. Ice reduces the pain and swelling of the affected area. Compression or wrapping the area with bandages used with elevation above the heart will also treat swelling. Gentle massage to the area promotes blood flow and when used with hydration, can relieve the cramps. If the area is not reachable, the use of a massage chair is recommended.

Link: http://health.yahoo.com/musculoskeletal-overview/leg-problems-noninjury/healthwise–legpb.html

Dr. Alan Weidner
www.massage-chair-relief.com

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