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Constant Leg & Knee Pain, Restless Legs
I am Shwetha, Female , 25yrs old, 5.4ft tall, 63kgs heavy. I am experiencing restless legs from the time i went for an intensive trek in January 2017. its been more than 2 months now. The trek was totally 28kms (up+down) and took about 2 days. After the trek i had severe knee pain, leg pain and back pain. Since then i have developed restless legs. To get relived from pain i consulted a Orthopedic Doctor and he suggested Physiotherapy for a week for my knee and back pain. They have helped a lot. The doctor had also prescribed some pain killers and muscle relaxants. I can sleep peacefully without any RSL symptoms when i take the muscle relaxant pills but without them i have sleepless nights. I still experience knee pain and leg ache. Is this kind of RSL Chronic or just temporary due to my pain? What should I do to be able to be strong again and sleep well. Kindly help.
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Avoid sitting Cross legged. Avoid Squatting- Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain. Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day. Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day. Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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pain can be reduced by physiotherapy treatment along with stretching of your back and leg. It may take 3-4 weeks to get relief.
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don't take any painkiller during physio treatment.
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avoid strainous activity.
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