What can I do about Leg Pain and Restless Legs?

by Penny Keay

There are a few things that may help with your leg pain. It will all depend on the reason for your leg pain.

The solution may be as simple as using a massage blend formulated for muscle or joint pain.

Then again, if it is due to trauma or poor circulation or diabetes, you may need to take further steps before applying or massaging with added essential oils.

First, you may need to have a soak. In warm water with Epsom salts added (about 1-2 cups of Epsom Salt to a tub of water.)

This is usually a very safe remedy for the majority of aches and pains. Just make sure you do not make the water too warm. Definitely do not let it be HOT.

If you are unable to take a bath, then take lightweight towels and soak them in the Epsom Salt water, wring them out and lightly wrap them around your legs and feet.

The Epsom Salt will still be able to be absorbed and the nice warm moist heat of the leg wrap will feel nice too.

In addition, you may want to add some Magnesium Chloride salt to the water. It is very commonly used to help with the bodies need for added magnesium (absorbed safely through the skin).

Next after a nice 20-30 minute soak you can massage with any of the ‘Fresh for You’ massage blends.

My first suggestion is to use  Pins & Needles massage blend,  as it has great analgesic properties and some of the essential oils help with inflammation. You can also try Scar Lightening massage Blend

This blend may help the nerves to restore feelings. This is important especially for those with diabetes. Often time folks with diabetes have lost a lot of sensory – feeling - in their feet.

Restless Relief Massage Blend – may help some folks with pain and discomfort in their legs. Moreover, we have several reports from people suffering from Restless leg syndrome that the above listed protocol has given them the relief they so much seek.

You can use or try any of the massage blends listed that say –  Pain or painful, Muscle, Sore Back, Super Muscle etc in their ‘names’. Be sure to see our Shopping Website to see all of our made "Fresh for You" massage blends and roll-on versions too.

The essential oils in those blends are all known to help with muscle and joint pain. Mainly you will see the following:  Eucalyptus globulus, Peppermint, Juniper berry, Rosemary, Black Pepper, Ginger and many others.

The best is to try a couple different ones - just get 2 oz bottles. Next, try one blend for 4-5 days, and then try another one. Be sure to jot down how your legs felt after 1 hour: warm, tingling, nothing, cooling.

Choose any other words you want to describe how your legs feel. Then write down what it was like at 3-4 hours past application, provided it is not at night when you are supposed to be sleeping.

Given a bit of time you will most likely find the one or two massage blends that will give you the much-added relief you are seeking.

It’s important that you also do the Epsom salt soaks, if possible.

Almost everyone around the world is lacking in magnesium. Magnesium is known to help relax muscles. In addition, if there is a sprain or strain, it helps relieve inflammation.

Note: Calcium on the other hand, helps muscles to contract! Please check with a nutritionist or dietician to see if you have the correct calcium to magnesium ratio in your diet.

Many diabetics are deficient in magnesium and since Epsom Salts are magnesium sulfate, a form that can be absorbed through the skin – this will give a diabetics legs a good head start in the healing process.

Hope these suggestions will work. Personally, I also have diabetes and from time to time, I have problems with my feet and legs.

I use the  Scar Lightening Massage Blend or the Pins and Needles Massage blend as they have nice oils to soften the skin and have great oils to deal with the numbness I sometimes feel.

I apply a small amount to my feet and legs after I have had a nice long soak in a bathtub using our Epsom salt or for an added treat; I diffuse some "Calming Synergy blend" which is one of my Favorites!

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