Treatment for leg pain, a few simple tricks to relieve it

People who often suffer from leg pain need to go to the hospital for regular check-ups and massages to effectively relieve the pain. However, going to the hospital to seek treatment not only takes time, but also money. Patients whose leg pain is not too serious can usually use self-therapy and massage. As long as they master this set of massage treatment methods, the patient's condition will not only recover quickly, but also be relieved in time during the leg pain.

The self-treatment method consists of the following five steps:

1. Pinch the Achilles tendon: The Achilles tendon is commonly known as the lazy tendon, located at the upper back of the heel. Lying on the bed, use the middle sections of the thumbs and index fingers of both hands to pinch the Achilles tendons on both sides with a little force. Pinch 20 to 30 times as much as you can tolerate.

2. Push the calf: If the back of the calf is numb and painful, push the calf; if the outside of the calf is numb and painful, push the side of the calf close to the little toe. The method is to sit on a stool, use the base of your palm or the thenar to maintain pressure and push down from top to bottom. You can apply some "massage lotion" or use a layer of soft cloth, and push 20 to 30 times.

3. Acupoint: The first acupoint is at the midpoint of the line connecting the ischial tuberosity (the tip of the bone that can be felt in the center of the gluteal groove) and the greater trochanter of the femur (the protruding bone on the outside of the hip bone). The second acupoint is in the center of the back of the thigh. The third acupoint is in the center of the calf. The fourth is behind the medial malleolus. Kneel on the bed and press the acupoints with your middle finger or thumb. It is best to feel a sore, numb and swollen feeling. Press each acupoint for 1 minute.

4. Shake your legs: When standing, use the healthy leg to hold the weight, relax the affected side, press your palms on the back of the thigh and shake the muscles left and right for 1 to 2 minutes, then sit down, bend your knees slightly, press your palms on the back of the calf, and shake the muscles left and right for 1 to 2 minutes. The shaking should be continuous, smooth and natural.

5. Stretching: Lie on the bed, hold the head of the bed with both hands, and have one or two family members hold the patient's ankles tightly and pull downwards. When the patient feels the pain is relieved or disappears, maintain this pulling force until the pain is exhausted. Repeat the stretching for 5 to 10 times.