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Tired, Aching Legs
Tired aching legs are quite common, particularly among women and elderly people.
Typical Symptoms
Those who suffer from tired, aching legs feel a persistent, dull
aching sensation at the back of their lower leg, usually behind the knee
or in the calf muscle. This aching pain is most prominent after long
periods of standing and in women who wear high heels.
Causes of Tired, Achy Legs
The feeling of tired, achy legs, which is sometimes even accompanied by a
burning sensation, is most commonly caused by poor blood circulation in
the arteries of the legs. Secondarily, this condition can also be
attributed to excess, over stretching of the calf muscles due to poor
foot function.
Over-Pronation as a Contributory Factor
70% of the population suffers from over-pronation, which plays a
role in overall poor foot function. An over-pronating foot rolls
inwards upon contact with the ground, causing the legs to also rotate
internally, thereby initiating undue stress on the muscles located at
the back of your legs. Standing for long periods of time and wearing
high-heeled shoes makes this even worse.
The Importance of Stretching
To maintain healthy muscles and joints, it is vital that you stretch
before and after exercise. For example, for those who enjoy hiking or
biking, you may find that your hip muscles feel tight. Performing
targeted hip stretching exercises will help to increase the flexibility
and range of motion in your legs, which in turn, can greatly reduce any
pain you may experience during exercise. Stretching beforehand helps to
slowly prepare your muscles for physical activity, and stretching
afterwards is beneficial because your muscles are warm and your blood
flow is higher, allowing you to maximize the benefits of a good stretch.
Effective Treatment
Footlogics orthotics help to restore proper foot function and avoid
excess pronation. By reducing internal rotation of your legs, and
decreasing over stretching of the leg muscles, Footlogics orthotics are
able to diminish the pain and discomfort you feel from tired, aching
legs.
Tired aching legs are quite common, particularly among women and elderly people.
Typical Symptoms
Those who suffer from tired, aching legs feel a persistent, dull
aching sensation at the back of their lower leg, usually behind the knee
or in the calf muscle. This aching pain is most prominent after long
periods of standing and in women who wear high heels.
Causes of Tired, Achy Legs
The feeling of tired, achy legs, which is sometimes even accompanied by a
burning sensation, is most commonly caused by poor blood circulation in
the arteries of the legs. Secondarily, this condition can also be
attributed to excess, over stretching of the calf muscles due to poor
foot function.
Over-Pronation as a Contributory Factor
70% of the population suffers from over-pronation, which plays a
role in overall poor foot function. An over-pronating foot rolls
inwards upon contact with the ground, causing the legs to also rotate
internally, thereby initiating undue stress on the muscles located at
the back of your legs. Standing for long periods of time and wearing
high-heeled shoes makes this even worse.
The Importance of Stretching
To maintain healthy muscles and joints, it is vital that you stretch
before and after exercise. For example, for those who enjoy hiking or
biking, you may find that your hip muscles feel tight. Performing
targeted hip stretching exercises will help to increase the flexibility
and range of motion in your legs, which in turn, can greatly reduce any
pain you may experience during exercise. Stretching beforehand helps to
slowly prepare your muscles for physical activity, and stretching
afterwards is beneficial because your muscles are warm and your blood
flow is higher, allowing you to maximize the benefits of a good stretch.
Effective Treatment
Footlogics orthotics help to restore proper foot function and avoid
excess pronation. By reducing internal rotation of your legs, and
decreasing over stretching of the leg muscles, Footlogics orthotics are
able to diminish the pain and discomfort you feel from tired, aching
legs.
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