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Muscle pain at night
Daily at night during sleep, my both lower legs pain start. This problem is from so many years. I don't know what it is, night cramp, muscle pain. But I don't able to sleep.
Now, I m not able to understand which docter should I consult. Whether it is orthopedist or physicotheropist.
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Your problem could be due to reasons like compression of nerve at back or B complex deficiency.
Next Steps
You should check for your B complex level and calcium levels.
You should start doing pull-ups gradually if you are a beginner.
Pull-ups should be continued for 120 days for good relief.
You should include Ragi (finger millet) porridge in your daily intake.
Avoid frequent staircase climbing.
Avoid prolonged standing and sitting.
Avoid lifting heavy weights.
Avoid frequent bending activities.
Health Tips
If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Neurophysician for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Core Strengthening Exercises- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Back Stretching- lie flat, pull one of the knee forward to chest, hold for 3 seconds, then bring the other knee forward to the chest and again hold for 3 seconds. Then pull both knees towards the chest and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat 10 times each exercise twice a day.
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May be your calf muscle is weak so u need to exercise regularly 3-4 days in a week...
U can do exercise like walking, stretching, yoga, running etc.
Next Steps
u have to drink atleast 12-15 glass of water(3-4 lit.) daily...
Health Tips
if pain is not decrease in 15 days then consult to physician...
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Hello
Do u have a habit of doing exercises regularly?
It's better to check the vit D ,calcium and B12 levels.
Get exposed to the sun in the early morning.
If you have the deficiency of those it's better to take the supplements.
Next Steps
If the pain still persists after taking the supplements also it's better to consult the physiotherapist via practo app.
Health Tips
Get exposed to the sun daily in the early mornings.
Try to intake proper diet which contains calcium like egg,milk,spinach.
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You hav to check your VitD and calcium levels also sun exposure and daily some sort of exercise
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Please check with your vitamin D and B levels.
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