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Leg fatigue can have several causes. One of them is a circulatory system disorder. This problem mainly affects women and older children.
We can relieve leg fatigue by relaxing, but for time reasons it is not always possible to relax and rest during the day. These tips will therefore be very useful especially for those who have to stand on their feet all day and cannot often allow themselves to rest.
What can be done for immediate relief?
Immediate relief is aided when we simultaneously press two points that we have on the foot. This causes endorphins to be released into the body and thus reduces the feeling of stress, fatigue and pain. Look for the points on the sole. The first of them is between the first and second bone of the foot, i.e. the metatarsal of the second toe on the foot. Press the point near the joint of the second toe. The second point is located on the metatarsal of the fourth toe at its highest part.
Massage these two points for two minutes and breathe deeply.
Another method is to press the point in the center of the heel. For this therapy, cold is also a welcome helper that reduces tension. This point should be pressed with a cooling stick for one to two minutes. Apply this method to both feet.
Relief can also be achieved
- By exercise
- With medical aids
- By reducing salt
The power of exercise should not be underestimated either. The exercises are performed on the knees while seated between the feet. Less fit individuals, or people with health limitations, can perform this exercise seated on the heels. This exercise is called „vr asana virasana“. You should include it in your lifestyle for at least two to four months.
When exercising, do not overexert yourself unnecessarily and combine sitting on the heels with sitting with legs together.
You can also prevent leg fatigue by using compression socks that look like ordinary clothing. This not only prevents leg fatigue but also helps with overall recovery
Another exercise you can include is performed lying down with support against a wall. Press your feet together and gradually raise the legs and lower them back to the hips. The exercise is suitable to be performed for three to five minutes.
As prevention, it is also appropriate to limit salt intake
Its consumption should not exceed 2300 mg per day, i.e. about one tablespoon.
