Swollen ankles, varicose veins, a feeling of heaviness in the thighs and even pain when standing for a long time in the same position: if these symptoms sound familiar, you may be suffering from the so-called tired legs syndrome.
Around 25% of adults suffer from it, although the percentage rises to 50% in the case of people over 50 years of age. It is also much more common in women. The question is, how to combat it, and is there a solution to leg fatigue?
Don’t worry, in this post we reveal the best treatment for your tired and aching legs. It has a lot to do with our Spa… Stay and find out!
Tired legs? Discover the causes and the heavy legs syndrome
Before thinking about how to get your tired legs back, the first thing to do is to find out the source of the problem.
Possible causes of tired legs include:
- Poor circulation. This is the main cause of tired legs syndrome, and occurs when the veins in the lower limbs struggle to return blood to the heart. This can lead to fluid retention and a feeling of heaviness.
- Sedentary lifestyle. If you don’t exercise your leg muscles enough, your circulation gets worse, so it’s important to lead an active life. Also, spending too much time standing or sitting in your day-to-day life can aggravate symptoms.
- Overweight or obesity. Excess weight doesn’t help either, because it increases the pressure on your legs.
- Hormonal factors. Other causes of tired legs can be hormonal changes. For example, those that occur during pregnancy or the menopause.
And that’s not all: the heat, wearing tight shoes… In general, any factor that affects the circulation in your legs can be the trigger for your leg pain and tiredness. Keep this in mind!
Effective solutions for tired and aching legs
If your legs feel heavy, tired, swollen and even suffer from itching, cramps and pain, we have good news: your problem can be solved. In fact, there are several ways to alleviate leg fatigue:
- Get moving. Walking, swimming, cycling… Physical exercise is always good for strengthening your leg muscles and improving your circulation. And if you have a sedentary job, try to get up from time to time.
- Elevate your legs. When you are sitting or lying down, try to raise your legs – it helps venous return and reduces swelling!
- Watch your weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is essential. Try to eat a balanced diet, and don’t forget to hydrate!
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Don’t wear tight-fitting clothes or shoes. And, if you need to, wear compression stockings to reduce your swelling.
- Leg massages. Undoubtedly the best way to relieve muscle tension!
Balneotherapy. A bath in hyperthermal waters full of minerals can be very beneficial for those who suffer from tired legs syndrome, did you know that? The best way to find out is to come to Balneario de Fitero, where we have different thermal circuits to help you relax your legs, and your whole body!
Balneario de Fitero: your natural ally for light legs and renewed circulation.
As we said, our spa is a wonderful place to treat your leg discomfort, reduce swelling and renew your circulation.
Firstly, because of the magnificent properties of the water. Our waters are rich in sodium, calcium, sulphate, chloride, radon… They are full of beneficial minerals and, moreover, emerge at a temperature of 46 ºC. They are a real source of well-being!
Secondly, because at Balneario de Fitero we have a treatment for tired legs designed precisely for those who suffer from heavy legs, leg pain and tiredness due to circulatory problems, combining our Wellness Circuit with a bubble bath, circular shower, footbaths or pressotherapy sessions with circulatory massage. A perfect mix for your heavy legs!
It also includes free access to our outdoor hydrothermal pool, at 34ºC and surrounded by wonderful scenery. And if you stay for 5 nights, you will have an assessment and follow-up in our medical office.
Of course, if you are looking for a treatment for tired and aching legs that really works, it doesn’t get any better than this one! In addition, you can complement it with other specific treatments for legs that we offer in Fitero and that are very effective: cold socks, ideal for firming the tissues, and green mud, great for decongesting and draining your legs.
And if your back is also feeling the strain, you can opt for our Pain Relief programme, aimed at those suffering from any kind of muscle injury or joint pain.
Reduce leg pain and improve quality of life
Now you know how to recover your tired legs: the most important thing is to take care of yourself. And if you can do it in a natural paradise where we are going to pamper you and provide you with all the leg treatments you need, so much the better. At Fitero Spa we are waiting for you!
Here you will disconnect, relax body and mind and live a healing thermal experience, which is just what you need. We also have spa offers for the over 55s that are really worthwhile – take a look at them!
In any case, the first step to cure your tired legs is to start flowing: make your reservation in Fitero!
