WHAT IS LOWER LEG PAIN.

There can be many reasons for lower leg pain in old age.People who are above 60 might experience this kind of pain very frequently.Sleep disturbance is very common due to this pain. In many cases swelling over the lower leg area can also be seen.Patient caretaker  who always remains with the patient should identify for any Oedema and swelling over the lower leg area.

WHAT ARE THE REASONS.?

• Commonly Calf Pain can be the result of muscle weakness in elderly people.
• There can be problem with the blood vessels, as not enough blood is circulating.
• Leg cramps is another important reason for the Calf Pain. Because in this there is a muscle spasm which means muscle contracts very strongly gives rise to Pain.
• In some cases, Patient sleeps in a very awkward position which can create a deep pressure over the calf muscles.This all results in leg pain, especially in the morning.
• Patients who are on thyroid medication like they’re suffering from hyperthyroidism complain of calf Pain.
• Peripheral artery disease is a very rare common finding but it should not be ignored. Family members or medical attendants should the patient must not ignore if patient continuously complaining of leg pain.

CALF PAIN REMEDIES

• Experienced Physiotherapists are able to rule out if the patient is having pain in the lower leg is of muscular origin, or it is related to other factors. If that is of muscular origin, then gentle, mild calf stretches should be performed within the tolerance limits and must teach the medical Attendant for the follow-up.
• Patient caregiver can apply a compression bandage over the Calf area, in cases when there is oedema.
• Elevation above the heart level can also be done to drain out all the swelling from legs.
• Trained attendant should make it a habit of doing lower leg massage before the patient sleeps at night.
• Physiotherapist at home can use TENS machine with a very mild dosage age for at least 30 minutes over the Calf area.

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