Foot massage helps improve the blood circulation, stimulates the muscles, reduces the pain and relieves pain. It can be done at home by sitting comfortably on a chair. Bend the left leg and rest left foot gently on the right thigh. Gently rub the foot and massage with an oil on entire foot. Give a deep massage. Press the knuckles of the right hand into the left foot. Knead the foot or work the skin and muscle by holding the foot with both hands and pressing the thumbs into the skin. Gently pull the toe back and forth stretching the muscles.
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My teenage daughter gets recurrent leg pain with disturbed sleep. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I have a 16-year-old daughter who gets leg pains regularly but not so frequently. It occurs let us say every three months. This started in childhood and she still gets it. She told me she cannot sleep at night when she gets these leg pains. Do you have any advice on home remedies and medic... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Growing pain is a common cause of leg pain in children. These pains are muscle aches that can occur in the thighs, behind the knees, or the calves. Other possible causes of leg pain that may be more serious can include juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), lupus, Lyme di... Read Full »