What is causing the soreness in my legs?

Question

I'm the assistant manager of a department store, and have been working there for 3 years. For the last 4 or 5 months my legs (from my knees down) are terribly sore. Sometimes it's so bad, I have to sit down for a few minutes until they stop throbbing or hurting so bad. They hurt more when I'm just standing in one spot. I've heard it can be caused by lack of exercise, poor circulation, or maybe I just need some arch supports for my shoes? I'm only 19, so its probably not a good thing that I'm feeling this way at such a young age. Any suggestions?

Answer 1

I used to work at Wal-Mart as a cashier and I felt the same way after my shifts. One temporary thing that you can do is to soak your feet when you come home and elevate them. If you unconsciously lock your knees when you're standing, it can cut off circulation. Propping your feet up when you get home will get blood flowing again, and also drain any fluid that has accumulated.

Inserts for your shoes are a good idea. Also, if it's hurting around your arch, you could wear a support for your arch/ankle. If it's just in your calves, I would try stretching your legs like a runner before and after your shift.

Taking an aleve will also relieve the throbbing. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

If you are on your feet all day and are walking most
of the time on tile (stone) floors you will get those
sore feet and legs. How are your Knees doing.
Do they hurt and you can hardly bend them going
up or down stairs, or just bending them?
Get a good pair of walking shoes, like running shoes,
but made for walking. They give you better arch
and ankle support and also have a cushioned sole to
absorb the shock to your knees when walking on hard floors.
I used to work part time (3-4 hours) in an department store
with tile floors - by the end of my shift my feet,legs, knees
and hips where so sore I could hardly walk down the stairs
and get to my car. I had to quit that job.

Answer 3

I have been the same way for many years. My legs swell also. When I go shopping, I take ibuprofen.
Your leg soreness can be caused by all those things. Make sure you do wear good supported shoes and not high heels.
If you can walk to get exercise that is good. It can be bad circulation and a hot tub of water or hot tub is great for that.
Elevate your legs when you can.
Hope I have helped you some.
You could always see a doctor too.

Answer 4

There are a variety of problems that can be caused by standing, depending on the underlying cause - joint problems, inflammation in tendons/ligaments, muscle tightness, over-use of muscles, foot problems, circulatory or neurological problems. There's no way to determine over the internet what the problem is. It makes a difference if the pain is in the front or back of the leg, or maybe even both, also whether you feel the pain in muscle, bone, or somewhere you can't pinpoint.. You can narrow things down by determine if pain increases/decreases when pressing on a sore spot, when muscles are flexed, relaxed, or stretched - try stretching you feet and calf muscles, and flexing you leg muscles - and see what happens. Whatever the cause, there is something wrong and you might consider seeing an orthopedic, podiatric, or chiropractic doctor.

Answer 5

Hey, your young, even if you don't have insurance, go see your Dr. It could be some of the things that you have listed above, but it could also be your back. A condition called sciatica, where a nerve is compressed by a disc in your back, serious yes but just as serious as all of the causes you listed above. Your 19 years old this is not normal, go see Dock.

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Answer 6

I,m no doctor,but know much of leg pain. I have found that a good pair of shoes goes a long way to alleviate a lot of discomfort from being on your feet alot. So go ahead and treat yourself to a comfortable pair of shoes,(not fashionable) and I,ll bet ya you,ll feel a lot better in 1 week..

Answer 7

this would nicely be Myalgia. It in many circumstances occurs after sitting at artwork for too lengthy, snoozing or basically going to the health club. you'll in many circumstances experience those pains for 3 days or extra on your shoulders, neck, decrease decrease back, thighs or buttocks. actually that many human beings don’t even understand it exists even although maximum human beings have experienced it.

Answer 8

I've had leg pains "all my life" and i'm 29 years old. the best thing that has worked for me is a muscle relaxor. the other thing that helps is a heating pad. Try some foot inserts in your shoe's. I have these in my shoe's and they help tremendously http://www.walkfit.com/?src=affiliate&aid=13314&subid=p4

Answer 9

get good shoes with good support. Do not stand in one place. Look at MBT trainers. They are not cheap but they exercise your legs and whne you are in one spot they correct your posture.