🤯 How to Stop Restless Legs at Home!!! 🤯🚶

You don't need any fancy equipment or prior experience to follow along. ❗❗ These stretches are designed for anyone, regardless of fitness level or age. Whether you're dealing with RLS or simply looking for ways to soothe tired legs after a long day, this video is for you. 🙌

🔷WHAT CAUSES RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME?
Restless Leg Syndrome, also known as Willis-Ekbom disease, is a neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations. While the exact cause of RLS remains unclear, it is believed to involve a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Researchers have identified a strong genetic component, with specific genes linked to the disorder being inherited in families. Additionally, an imbalance of dopamine—a neurotransmitter responsible for regulating muscle movement and mood—has been observed in RLS sufferers. Other factors, such as iron deficiency, pregnancy, and certain medications, have also been associated with the development of this condition. Furthermore, underlying health issues like kidney failure, diabetes, and peripheral neuropathy may contribute to the onset of RLS.

🔷HOW TO PREVENT RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
Preventing RLS requires adopting certain lifestyle habits that can minimize the likelihood of experiencing its symptoms. Firstly, maintaining a regular sleep schedule and ensuring an adequate amount of sleep each night is crucial. Engaging in regular exercise, such as walking or swimming, can also help reduce the incidence of RLS. Avoiding stimulants like caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol, particularly close to bedtime, can be beneficial as well. Additionally, practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or yoga before bed can promote relaxation and alleviate RLS symptoms. Lastly, creating a comfortable sleep environment, including a cool and dark bedroom, and using relaxation techniques like warm baths or gentle massages, can contribute to more restful sleep and potentially prevent RLS episodes. By incorporating these preventive measures into your daily routine, you can take proactive steps toward managing and reducing the impact of restless leg syndrome. Remember to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized advice and guidance.

🔷PRODUCTS TO RELIEVE RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME
👉COMPRESSION SOCKS can be beneficial for individuals with RLS due to their ability to improve blood circulation in the legs. The gentle pressure applied by compression socks helps to reduce swelling and discomfort, providing relief from RLS symptoms. By promoting better blood flow, compression socks can minimize the urge to move the legs and help prevent restless sensations, allowing individuals to experience improved comfort and potentially better sleep. It's recommended to start with a low amount of pressure (measured in mmHg) and work your way up to see what's best for you.
👉MAGNESIUM SUPPLEMENTS are often recommended for RLS due to their potential to alleviate symptoms. Magnesium plays a crucial role in muscle relaxation and nerve function, and deficiencies in this mineral have been associated with RLS. By supplementing with magnesium, individuals may experience reduced muscle cramps and spasms, which are common symptoms of RLS. When you are searching for magnesium supplements, keep in mind that there are about 11 types of magnesium, and addtionally, there are magnesium supplements that contain other ingredients. With that being said, it is important to consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new supplement regimen to determine the correct supplement, appropriate dosage, and ensure it is safe for individual needs.
👉WEIGHTED BLANKETS are beneficial for individuals with RLS because the deep pressure they provide can help to calm and soothe the legs. The gentle, distributed weight of a weighted blanket creates a sensation of being hugged or held, which can alleviate the restlessness and discomfort associated with RLS. This deep-pressure stimulation promotes relaxation, reduces sensory disturbances, and may help individuals with RLS to fall asleep and stay asleep more easily. However, it's important to consult with a healthcare professional to determine the appropriate weight and usage of a weighted blanket for managing RLS symptoms.

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[nuclearbug]

It's 4 am and I want to cry now 😭😭😭

[AjaxandOreos]

If only relief were this easy to achieve. No amount of stretching cured my RLS. Gabapentin saved my life. Dietary restrictions also can help, but meds finally gave me relief after struggling for many years.

[austinaustin]

My agonizing restless leg syndrome is nerve-brain issue and no amount of muscle exercise has ever helped.

[RonaldoTheGoat]

Oh thank u it was 12 AM and I couldn’t sleep bc of my legs especially my calf’s, they kept hurting even though I only played soccer for an hour in school
Thanks so much 😩

[Anxietymemesdaily]

Thank you for this!! On a weight loss journey right now and it's been making my restless leg syndrome worse despite eating plenty of iron and other foods!! Finally able to sleep after watching this

[markallinson]

It's the getting up and moving that helps calm the RLS. But the problem isn't in the legs. You can also get the same the symptoms in your arms as well. It's brain-related. The one thing that I can use when it gets real bad is L-Dopa, the dopamine agonist they use for Parkinson's. But if you stay on this treatment for a while it tends to have a rebound effect which makes it worse.

[girlcrafterpops]

This is such a great video I have rls and this has helped my sleep so much you changed my life thank you ❤

[daisysmum]

I have terrible RLS and the only thing that has worked for me is doing stretches very similar to these. It’s immediate relief.

[The.Hawaiian.Kingdom]

Stretches have never worked for me, instead I suggest walking around. I do “laps” through my kitchen and living room for at least 5-10 minutes, non-stop, kind of brisk if possible… I look insane to anyone in my house who wakes up at midnight and finds me doing my “laps” but it’s the only thing that works for me.

[vkirikino]

Thankyou from New Zealand ❤ites 230am and i still cant sleep but this helped me a little bit.

[taeteeshipperindia]

This helped me a lot. I couldn't sleep due to restless in legs but after doing these exercises I was able to sleep peacefully. Thank you so much. 💕

[bekindtoanimals]

I'm getting 3-4 hours of sleep per night. It's so hard to get out of bed to exercise 4-5 times.
What can I do about the restless arms?
*Yes, that's a thing. My whole body gets jerky.

[DarasimiOlumuyiwa]

It's the kind of pain you can't scream from.
Kinda like filling a balloon with air, when irs full ir pops except our legs can't pop so they just accumulate there😖

[atecca]

I found a lot of relief after the excercise

[joethecomputerguy]

If Morgan was my therapist I'd go broke wanting to see her multiple times per day! Hot! Good suggestions for RLS though

[asoftstring]

My room is not enormous but it's just long enough to walk back and forth. Rls at home can be attended to quick. The problem is when you are in a car, plane, bus, work. I just go to the bathroom and start punching my legs every day. Cbd oil helps me sleep at night. It's the only temporary cure I have found.

[someoneelse]

you dont get it😭 it works but as soon as i lay down it hurts, sometimes i even cry. its so frustrating to not sleep for 2 nights in a row

[onepunch]

It was my leg day in the gym and im experiencing this pain the very first time.
Its 4AM and i can't so anything but just cry 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
This pain is so do frustrating and severe that i can't even sit/stand/lay down for more than 5 minutes .
Im fkn dying

Thanks Olivia these stretches do help me for a minute or two, but not totally cute as the pain comes again after the stretching is done.

[mwangashaconstance]

This is sad😭😭😭😭

Just realized I have this condition & the fact that I have to live with it stresses me a lot! 😭

[CiroMarc]

RLS is neurological. If doing these exercises helps then you don’t actually have RLS.