I have pain in my left leg since last 3 months.
had a rest for a few days but,
The pain has increased since last 4 days.
Earlier there was pain only in the front, now there is pain in both the front and back.
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Calf Stretches
Chiropractic adjustment will help.
Standing calf stretch
Stand away from a wall and.put your fight foot behind you and be sure your toes are facing forward. Lean forward at the ankle while bending the right knee and keeping your heel on the ground. Hold this for 30 to 60 seconds. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
Downward dog yoga stretch
Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Repeat 10 times a twice a day.
Wall calf stretch
Stand about two feet away from a wall. Place the ball of your right foot against the wall while your heel remains on the ground. Slowly and gently lean into the wall while keeping your knee straight. Hold this for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Downward dog yoga stretch
Get down on all fours with your hands under your shoulders on the floor. Walk your hands forward slightly on the floor. Spread your fingers apart to allow for a broad base of support. Push your hips up toward the ceiling and tighten your abdominal muscles. Keep your heels on the ground and gently try and straighten your knees. Hold this for the 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times twice a day.
Contrast bath- Fill two buckets/ tubs with Very Hot Water and Very Cold water. Immerse your legs into the water for 3 minutes and then switch to cold water for 1minute. Repeat this 3 times once a day.
You have pain or any other symptoms alongwith pain. Left leg means complete lower left limb or upto knee only.
Next Steps
it is good to see some doctor orthopedic or physiotherapy.
Health Tips
Don't do self medication, avoid further delay and long time sitting or standing. change positions after 1 hr
like take a walk or if standing sit for a minute. rest everything will get clear after examination.
This looks like a nerve irritation or a pelvis dysfunction. Is there any numbness, pins and needles in the leg, or just pain.
Have a physiotherapist assessment. Better to visit a clinic, but could try online consult
Next Steps
use ice if there is any left sided pelvic pain for 15 minutes 3 times a day
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