Leg Pain
Leg Pain provides tips for alleviating discomfort caused by muscle strain, injuries, or conditions like arthritis, helping individuals manage and reduce leg-related pain.
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Everything You Should Know About a Pinched Nerve in the Hip
The sciatic and pudendal nerves run through the hip area and can become compressed. You might notice pain when you move or develop a limp. The discomfort can present as a dull ache, burning, or tingling, and numbness may extend down the leg. Certain nerves around the hip can become trapped or compressed. This includes […]
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How To Get Rid Of Strawberry Legs
When a hair follicle or a blocked pore is exposed to air after shaving, the trapped oil can oxidize and become darker. At-home care often involves moisturizing and alternative hair-removal methods like epilation. Some underlying causes may require further medical intervention. If you’ve observed small dark specks on your legs resembling tiny black dots, you […]
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What Causes Pain Above Your Knee?
Frequent reasons for discomfort above the knee include inflammation of the quadriceps or hamstring tendons, various forms of arthritis, and inflammation of the knee bursae. (img by James McCormack) Your knee is the body’s largest joint, created where the femur meets the tibia. Pain or injury around this joint can arise from gradual degeneration or […]
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Tired Legs: Causes, Treatment, Prevention, and More
Why are my legs tired? Feeling fatigued in the legs is a common complaint with many possible causes. You may be more susceptible to leg tiredness if you’re female, carry extra weight, or are older. Prolonged periods of sitting or standing can also lead to tired legs. Continue reading to learn more about this symptom, […]
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Why Do My Legs Feel Heavy and How Can I Get Relief?
Legs that feel heavy, weighted, stiff, or worn out can stem from a variety of causes. The first step toward feeling better is identifying the root issue. If lifting your legs feels like hauling a 5-pound bag of flour, several conditions might be responsible. Common causes of heavy-feeling legs include varicose veins and peripheral artery […]
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What’s Causing the Pain in My Hip When I Squat, and How Can I Treat It?
Have you ever dropped into a squat and felt a sudden ache or tightening in your hip? Whether you’re performing squats during a workout or bending down to pick something up, hip pain shouldn’t be part of the movement. Keep reading to explore possible reasons your hip may hurt when squatting and practical steps to […]
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What Are the Benefits of Elevating Your Legs?
Sitting or lying down with your legs elevated can offer several health advantages, such as supporting circulation and decreasing pressure, among other benefits. Many people spend much of their day either sitting or standing. Because of that, it often feels good to rest and unwind occasionally. It’s even possible to obtain certain health gains from […]
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Pictures of Edema Blisters: What They Really Look Like (And Why It Matters!)
(img by Wikimedia Commons) Wait, Why Did That Bubble Appear? Most people don’t realize that what looks like “just another blister” on your lower leg could be your body’s way of raising a red flag… not to be dramatic, but it’s not always just a friction thing. Edema blisters—those fluid-filled bubbles that show up on […]
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Water Blisters on Legs Pictures: Your Guide To Those Pesky Bubbles
(img by GoodRx) What’s Up With These Bubbles? Let me just drop you right into the scene. You finish a Saturday hike with your dog—muddy, exhausted, positively glowing with that “I did it!” feeling. You peel back your sock and—ugh—what is that? There’s this weird, almost see-through bump on your shin… it jiggles a bit […]
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What to Do for the Drainage of Water Blister Due to Dwelling of Leg Injury
(img by West Coast Wound & Skin Care) That Familiar Panic Ever had that moment where your stomach just drops? You’re looking at your leg, already cranky because of the swelling, and… great. Is that a juicy, water-filled bubble just hanging out on your ankle? Ugh. (Seriously, universe? Wasn’t the bruising and hobbling bad enough?) […]