Sitting for long periods of time can be a problem if you have RLS. Traveling by plane is therefore something for some fellow sufferers to dread. I wrote before about driving with restless legs. Short rides may not be so bad. However, if you’re on the road longer, you’ll probably need a few extra breaks … Read more
A while ago, a fellow sufferer told that she got such pain in her legs when she went cycling. She was really in pain. I immediately thought that was a strange story. In itself, it may of course be the case that your body cannot tolerate cycling. However, I suspect that the cause does not … Read more
Walking is a good activity if you are dealing with restless legs. As long as you keep moving, you won’t be bothered. Hiking is also possible for many people. You don’t have to be extremely sporty for it. I have always been an athlete myself. I like to exercise for at least an hour of … Read more
I know from several fellow sufferers that they benefit from stretching exercises from the physiotherapist for their restless legs. These exercises do not necessarily arise from physiotherapy alone. Athletes are also familiar with these stretching exercises. However, the physiotherapist may be able to give appropriate instructions if you have physical complaints. The stretches I’ve seen … Read more
Personally, I have noticed the benefits of stretching exercises when you suffer from restless legs. For several years now, I have been doing a regular routine right before going to sleep. This routine is a combination of stretching my legs and exercises for the entire spine. At night, when I get up, I choose a … Read more
