Circulatory fatigue can cause a feeling of heaviness in the legs and can make daily activities more difficult. Spending many hours in a static position or subjecting the body to excessive stress can be negative situations for the health of the entire venous system.
Sore legs are a recurring annoyance and, we can say it for sure, that afflicts many people. In this article, we will explore the possible causes of leg pain, differentiating between muscle pain and bone pain, and discuss the importance of graduated compression in symptom relief.
These are the questions we will answer:
- What can leg pain be?
- How to know if it is a muscle or bone pain?
- How do you know if you have lipedema?
- Why do I feel sore legs?
- What to do if you have aching legs?
What can leg pain be?
Leg pain can be caused by several reasons. Among the most common causes are excessive physical exertion, insufficient blood circulation and tissue inflammation.
A healthy person who does not suffer from pathologies related to pain in the lower limbs can still experience a feeling of soreness, even pain. For example, you may have experienced discomfort after long hours on your feet or in a sitting position; let's try to think of retail, hospitality, or healthcare workers, or those who spend all day at the desk or in the car. The heaviness of the legs can be due to the constant force of gravity acting on the lower limbs in an upright position, a position in which the natural blood flow is hindered.
Even after intense physical activity the legs can suffer from the stress they have been subjected to, just think of endurance sports. In these cases, in fact, the muscles require a greater inflow of blood to ensure oxygen to the tissues. In case of venous fatigue the legs will experience a feeling of heaviness and fatigue after training.
There are conditions in which you are more subject to circulatory fatigue, therefore also to soreness in the legs, feet and ankles. The most common are advancing age, pregnancy, overweight and circulatory diseases.
Importantly, leg pain can be caused by multiple factors and that each person is unique. If the pain intensifies or is persistent, or accompanies other symptoms, a medical examination is always advisable for accurate evaluation and appropriate treatment.
How to know if it is a muscle or bone pain?
Distinguishing between muscle and bone pain can help identify the underlying cause of leg discomfort. Muscle pain is often associated with excessive physical exertion or intense activity. It can be localized in specific muscle areas or spread along the entire leg. The most common causes are muscle injuries, fatigue, cramping or stretching.
Bone pain, on the other hand, can be caused by problems such as fractures, osteoporosis or inflammation of the joints. It is often described as a deep, constant and penetrating pain. It can be located in a specific or widespread area.
It is important to note that in some cases leg pain can be caused by a combination of muscle and bone factors. Only a professional can make an accurate evaluation based on symptoms, medical history and any diagnostic tests.
How do you know if you have lipedema?
Lipedema is a condition characterized by an excessive accumulation of fat in the legs, hips and sometimes arms, which causes pain and a feeling of heaviness. It is a disease still little known and still difficult to diagnose but research is making great strides forward!
Lipedema is a pathology that we have explored on several occasions and on our web and social channels you can find video interviews and dedicated in-depth articles. Many women suffering from lipedema find benefit in the use of compression and micromassage leggings.
Why do I feel sore legs?
In addition to the conditions already listed, such as lack of movement, prolonged sedentary position, pregnancy and aging, sore legs can be the result of several factors such as:
- poor circulation
- varicose veins
- restless legs syndrome
When a healthy person, who does not find themselves in the situations listed above, perceives pain in the legs, they may be subject to circulatory fatigue, which can cause feelings of heaviness, pain or cramping. This discomfort is often caused by venous stasis.
Anxiety and emotional stress can also manifest as physical pain, including leg pain, usually caused by general muscle tension caused by stress. Stress and anxiety can result in increased muscle tension throughout the body leading to pain, stiffness and a feeling of heaviness in the legs.
What to do if you have aching legs?
There are several strategies for relieving leg pain and the feeling of soreness and one of these is graduated compression. This technology is present in compression stockings, also called elastic stockings, and they are devices with the characteristic of applying a force to the ankle that decreases going up the leg.
Graduated compression involves the maximum pressure exerted on the ankle. This force decreases towards the knee, and then on the thigh, to stimulate the inflow of blood towards the trunk.
There are knee-highs, tights, stay-ups, leggings, leg warmers and half-leg socks capable of supporting blood circulation throughout the day adapting to any need. You can find the type that suits you and your habits on our official website.
Graduated compression is based on the use of knee-highs, tights, stay-ups, leggings, leg warmers and half-leg socks specially designed to improve blood circulation, reduce swelling and possible inflammation. If you have specific indications, take care to comply with the medical prescription by checking the compression class (CCL, KL), the indicated deniers, or, the degree of compression expressed in mmHg.
Graduated compression is an effective solution to relieve leg pain and improve the health of the circulatory system. Always remember to seek medical advice for an accurate diagnosis and personalized advice in case of persistent pain.
