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Incorporating simple stretching routines into your bedtime regimen may alleviate discomfort. Night leg pain, characterized by sudden muscle contractions during rest, can disrupt sleep and impact overall well-being. Despite anecdotal claims supporting the benefits of stretching for preventing nocturnal leg pain, scientific research specifically focusing on this topic is lacking. Benefits of Stretching for Nocturnal Read More

Muscle stiffness is common. Especially among seniors. In fact, stiff muscles can be a cause of leg pain in seniors. So regular stretching may help some people avoid leg pain. Also, stretching has many other advantages that are relevant in everyday life. Benefits of Leg Stretching Leg stretches are a common exercise we use to Read More

Lymphedema is a certain type of leg swelling. It is usually chronic and painless. But still, some patients who have lymphedema leg swelling will complain of lymphedema leg pain by the end of the day. What is Lymphedema? There are many reasons for leg swelling, and lymphedema is one of them. Lymphedema happens when the Read More

Lipedema is the accumulation of fat. There are several types of lipedema, depending on where the fat accumulates. It can be in the arms and in the legs. If fat accumulates in the legs it can cause lipedema leg pain and heavy legs. The main challenge with this condition is telling it apart from lymphedema. Read More

Dry skin over the heels is common. Sometimes this skin will crack. The result can be a heel fissure. These cracks may be quite painful. Sometimes, the pain is worse with pressure like walking. But sometimes the pain actually becomes worse when you stop putting pressure on the heels, like when you raise your legs Read More

Erythromelalgia is a condition where the feet or the hands are burning hot without an apparent reason. Unfortunately, it can be a very frustrating condition. Often it takes a long time to make the diagnosis. And once you know the diagnosis, finding a treatment that works can be difficult. Erythromelalgia Symptoms The main symptom is Read More

There are many causes for leg pain. Some are urgent but others are chronic. So to understand leg pain you have to understand how to describe it. Only after you are able to describe your leg pain, you will be able to diagnose the cause, and think about treatment. Describing Leg Pain: The First Step Read More

Our leg veins have valves in them that make sure blood flows up from the feet toward the body. In venous insufficiency, these valves do not work the way they are supposed to. When these valves do not work properly, pressure builds up in our legs. This pressure can result in heavy legs and in Read More

There are many causes for leg pain in seniors. The main sources for pain are the joints, the arteries, the veins, the nerves and the muscles of the legs. Each type of problem is more common in older people than it is in younger people. Sometimes leg pain in seniors is a sign of something Read More

Growing pains in legs can be part of a child’s growth. But the name is misleading, because we don’t know that the cause is actually growth. Usually this pain is limited and is not alarming. But sometimes children will experience symptoms that should make you consider professional advice. Symptoms and Warning Signs of Growing Pains Read More

Neuropathy is very common. By some estimates, over the 5% of the population suffer from it to some extent. Neuropathy treatment can help with daily function and with neuropathy leg pain. However, remember, that neuropathy is also complicated. If a basic evaluation does not reveal the cause, more testing such as nerve conduction (EMG) is necessary and Read More

Cold feet can be alarming. Many people think that cold feet mean that they have poor circulation. But the cause for cold feet is rarely poor circulation. It is much more common for the cause to be a problem with the peripheral nerves. Like neuropathy leg pain, many people have the cold sensation mainly at Read More

You have just gotten off an airplane after a long flight. Maybe you didn’t move much for the past several hours. Maybe there just wasn’t much legroom. As you are walking toward the exit you notice something that alarms you. Your calf seems to be hurting. It feels a bit like a pulled muscle. Is Read More

The Spanish have been using quinine to prevent and treat malaria since the 18th century. But in 1936, Dr. Alexander Wolf from New-York showed that it was also effective for muscle disease. Once that discovery was made, it was only a matter of time before doctors started using quinine to treat night cramps as well. Read More

People who have night cramps have two goals: To prevent the cramps, and to treat them if they happen. Pickle juice is a surprising natural remedy for night cramps. It is not a good way to prevent cramps. But if you develop a cramp, pickle juice can often stop it. Pickle Juice Works for Night Read More

Compression stockings are tight stockings that prevent leg swelling. These stockings do not cure the cause of the swelling. But they have many proven benefits and very few negative effects. Benefits of Compression Stockings Compression stockings have many proven benefits and very few downsides associated with them. Here are a few of the benefits. Prevent Read More

Wounds happen on our feet all the time. Some are painless, while others cause a great deal of pain. Most just heal on their own. But sometimes you might notice a foot wound that is not healing. Obviously, that can be a cause for concern. In fact, there are several types of foot wounds. Treatment Read More

Have you ever seen someone trying to walk after running a marathon? They are sore and stiff and they waddle around a bit like ducks. Well, they are probably suffering from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Night muscle soreness is the pain and stiffness that start a few hours after exercise and can last a Read More

Leg pain is common in cancer patients. But it can be hard to understand the cause and to offer a solution. Part of it is because there are several causes for cancer leg pain. So telling them apart can be a challenge. Still, some causes of pain are urgent. For instance, it is important not Read More

Night leg pain is especially common in elderly persons. While the pain can sound similar at first, there are actually very different causes for this pain. Some causes are urgent. Others are a nuisance, but can wait. So, telling the difference between potential causes is important. Urgent Night Leg Pain in Elderly Blood Clots A Read More

Leg pain when lying down can mean one of several things. First, it might mean that there is pressure on a nerve in that position. Even if the pressure is in the back, the pain might be in the legs. This is called referred pain. But there are other potential explanations. For instance joint pain Read More

Drinking too much alcohol can cause leg pain. There is more than one reason for this. But together, this leg pain is sometimes called alcohol legs. Some of the reasons for leg pain from alcohol are reversible. For instance, you can fix dehydration with drinking adequate amounts of water and electrolytes. But other causes of Read More

Neuropathy leg pain is common. Symptoms are worse at night. While usually symptoms are typical, sometimes they can be confused with other causes of night leg pain. So making the correct diagnosis is key. Once the diagnosis has been made, there are several treatments available. Neuropathy Leg Pain Symptoms People who suffer from peripheral neuropathy Read More

Pregnancy leg cramps are common, especially during the third trimester. These can cause a great deal of discomfort. They are not the only cause of night leg pain in pregnancy, but they might very well be the most painful. Why are Leg Cramps More Common During Pregnancy? As we wrote, night cramps are common during Read More

Heavy legs are common. Some people will complain that their legs ache at night. Heavy legs are more common at the end of the day, or after spending time sitting or standing. The most common cause for heavy legs is vein disease. But other causes exist, such as increased fluid or fat in the legs. Read More

The sciatic nerve leaves our lower back and goes to the buttocks and back of the leg. So, compression of the sciatic nerve will cause pain in the buttocks, back of the legs or calves. When this happens it is called sciatica leg pain. Causes of Sciatica Leg Pain The most common cause of sciatica Read More

Rest pain is the result of severe lack of blood flow. This will cause severe pain in the toes, feet or legs. A typical symptom will be night leg pain when you raise your legs in bed. People who suffer from rest pain need to dangle their legs down to get the pain to go Read More

Restless leg syndrome is a cause for leg discomfort. People who have this condition feel that they must move their legs. Symptoms usually happen at night, when a person is trying to rest. This sometimes causes confusion with night leg pain. But, this is a mistake. First, symptoms can happen at any time of inactivity Read More

For many of us, getting a good night’s sleep can be hard. In reality, there are many causes that contribute to poor sleep. Of these, night cramps are a common cause for night leg pain. Night cramps are are intense, painful muscle contractions. They can affect the foot, calf, or both. Leg cramps disrupt sleep Read More

Night leg pain is common. Some reasons are urgent and dangerous. Other reasons can cause a great deal of discomfort. While some reasons are chronic, they can still cause much discomfort. Urgent Night Leg Pain Several reasons for night leg pain are urgent. They can either result in lasting harm to patients, or they can Read More