It's easy enough to forget about your legs as they carry you through your day. But sometimes the legs may insistently call attention to themselves. If leg strain interferes with your day, prevents you from enjoying a walk around the block, or keeps you up at night, you don't have to live with the pain. Albert Einstein said “The legs are the wheels of creativity.” Keep your "wheels" from going flat by using remedies for leg pain.

Elevate your legs. Depending on how limber you are, there are two options for this. If you lack flexibility, sit or recline on your back with legs extended. Place a bolster so that it supports and lifts the lower part of your legs, from the back of the knees downward. You can purchase a special leg-elevating cushion if you want (such as the FootSmart Leg Elevator) or create your own leg support using folded blankets, sofa bolsters, and pillows.

Elevate your entire leg region if you are limber enough. Rest on the floor next to a wall so that your body forms an "L" shape with your legs straight up the wall above your pelvis. This yoga remedy allows the flow of blood in the legs to reverse, easing leg pain, back tension and mental stress.

Hydrate your body with water or other healthy beverages. Herbalists recommend drinking a tea containing plants with anti-inflammatory properties, such as Chinese licorice root or plantain. Honey and lemon juice in warm water will have a rejuvenating effect and help flush toxins from the body. A teaspoon of cod-liver oil in orange juice before bedtime is another popular home remedy for tired, aching legs.

Soak your legs. Depending on the time of year, either warm or cool water can feel soothing. Do not use very hot or extremely cold water.

Get a massage. Especially if your leg fatigue occurs after vigorous exercise, seek relief for tight muscles from a professional massage therapist.

Tip

  • If you wear tight clothing that binds or constricts the legs, a change in wardrobe can alleviate that ache you feel in your legs.

    Movement can make a huge difference. Get more exercise, including walks. If leg pain strikes after sitting for long periods, try altering your seated position more frequently.

Tip

  • If leg pain persists, it may point to another health condition, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol or pregnancy. Consult your doctor if leg fatigue recurs on a regular basis.

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