Leg Pain Causes, Symptoms & Prevention Tips
Leg Pain. If you’re experiencing it, no doubt you’re saying, “anything but leg pain” to yourself. But we think we have a few answers for ya’. Here’s some useful info and tips to get you back up and kickin’ life’s butt as soon as possible.
COMMON CAUSES:
- Overexertion
- New exercise routine
- Hiking
- Housecleaning
COMMON SYMPTOMS:
- Pain when at rest
- Pain when a specific muscle joint is used
- Swelling, bruising or redness
- Weakness of the muscle
- Stiff, slow-moving muscles
PREVENTING PAIN:
- Ease into a workout routine
- Warm up before working out
- Stretch before and after all exercise and physical activity
- Speak to your doctor about vitamin and protein supplements