Treat Your Sore Calves with a Leg Massage

Sore leg muscles and calves can be caused by different reasons, including strenuous exercise, brisk walking, and even out of the blue with no obvious cause.

In addition to the soreness, you may experience numbness, cramps, a tingling sensation, weakness, and throbbing.

 

It is vital to uncover the root cause of pain in your legs. The underlying issue can cause damage to joints, nerves, muscles, ligaments, skin, and tendons if left untreated. Consult a specialist to get the right treatment. Then, consider a massage to ease the pain and relax tense muscles.

 

                            

 

How a massage can ease leg and thigh pain?

 

Depending on the extent of your discomfort, massage can work effectively to alleviate the symptoms of pain in the legs. This is true especially in the case of exercise-related soreness.

 

Tight quads or calves can be disguised by pain in other parts of the legs, hips, or back. At times, it becomes difficult to tell if you have tight calves because it may be accompanied by other painful symptoms, such as foot pain, Achilles tendonitis, knee pain, discomfort in the hip or back, or shin splints.

 

A massage can release tension all over the leg and stimulates the flow of blood; therefore, providing relief to you. Massage professionals apply certain specific techniques, such as light stroking, kneading and pulling the muscle, and applying pressure in circular motions to ease chronic pain in the leg.

 

It is important to remember that you cannot undergo a massage just after an injury has occurred. It is always a good idea to wait a few days, so that the massage does not cause more harm.

 

Relaxing your aching legs or tight calves with DIY massage techniques

 

If you don’t have the time for or access to a qualified masseuse, then you can try these simple techniques at home to get relief. Just make sure you do not apply too much pressure because this can cause further damage to the muscle.

 

• Apply upward pressure to the entire leg --in the direction of your heart

• As the muscles loosen, massage gently using your thumbs, fingers, and knuckles to locate any knots that might need more attention

• On locating “trigger points”, apply prolonged pressure with your thumbs to release them

 

Can a pregnant woman undergo leg massage?

 

During pregnancy, swollen legs are common, causing pain, numbness, or tingling sensations. There is no harm in undergoing a leg massage during the second and third trimester. However, it is always good to talk to your doctor first, then seeking out a professional who has expertise in prenatal massage.      

 

In conclusion, a massage can do wonders in easing numerous health problems. It has been admired since ancient times due to its numerous benefits. Why not take advantage of the benefits and ease sore calves and leg pain by getting a massage?