Restless legs
- Uncomfortable sensation in your legs
- An overwhelming urge to move your legs when lying down
- Your leg jerks while sleeping or sitting
- You may find yourself seeking out a diagnosis of “Restless Leg Syndrome”
Quick tips
- Weighted blankets
- Some people report that a glass of water with some Himalayan sea salt has been helpful
- Try developing a daily relaxation practice like a guided body scan or meditation– it may feel really difficult at the start, and you may not notice any benefits over time, but many find that when done daily, these practicing can really help with relaxation
- Getting outside for a walk may lessen the discomfort in your legs
- As strange as it may sound, some people with a diagnosis of “restless leg syndrome” have reported that sleeping with a bar or two of soap in the bed underneath the fitted sheet– even still in the wrapper– has been helpful.
- Avoiding caffeine and alcohol has been reported to be helpful in lessening the feeling of restlessness
- You might try stretching your legs, hips, and butt
- Some report that eating foods rich in magnesium and iron can be helpful in lessening the intensity of restless legs
- Try changing the temperature of your legs by either putting on a warm compress or cold pack, or taking a bath
