Have you ever wondered why swelling continues to be such a persistent problem in your legs? From the cultural concepts to the science, the answer is far from simple. In this post, we dive deep into the root causes of calf pain and explore the ways in which we can work towards more effective results.
What Is the Reason for Leg Pain?
There is no one reason to determine why leg pain occurs or what causes it to reoccur so regularly in our patients. But taking a closer look at the science, it’s easy to see why this area of our body is more prone to swelling and aches, especially as we age. The most basic reason? Gravity.
We rely on our heart to pump blood and oxygen to our extremities, but our calf muscles play an important role in helping the heart move blood up against gravity to the heart. When we walk too much and overuse our calf muscles, they get swollen and achy from the work. If we sit or stand still too much, our muscles are immobile and the blood / swelling sticks in our calves.
This can lead to leg pain, shin pain, and muscle spasms. Athletes may notice exercise-related lower leg pain, muscle injuries and muscle imbalances.
What Is the Best Treatment for Leg Muscle Pain?
It’s not always realistic for persons that work standing or sitting all day to get their calf muscles moving. Likewise, our patients that walk all day find it difficult to stop and take breaks to rest their muscles. Effective treatment plans that involve massage therapy and physiotherapy can help with knee pain, sciatica pain, quad pain and muscle injuries that come from chronic leg pain.
But when it comes to day-to-day care for your legs, the answer is clear: Compression Stockings. Wearing compression stockings daily gives an extra boost to your calf muscles to help move the blood flow back up the leg while sitting, standing or walking all day with minimal effort by you!
Is Walking Good for Leg Muscle Pain?
In short, yes! Frequent bursts of short activity help to activate your calf muscles to move blood flow back up to the heart without adding staring to the cardiovascular system. Compression stockings have been linked to less fatigue, reduced swelling, fewer sports injuries and better leg health. 1 in 4 patients will experience some degree of varicose veins on their legs in their lifetime, especially as this is a genetically passed condition.
Final Thoughts
The time to take control of your health is now. Every day that you wait is another day that your legs struggle with swelling and fatigue that can lead to chronic problems. At Body Works, we’re here to help you turn things around and achieve the results you’ve been looking for. Book your appointment today and let’s get started.
