What should I do if my thigh muscles ache after standing for a long time?

General methods such as rest, physical therapy, and medication can usually help improve soreness in the thigh muscles after prolonged standing.

1. General treatment: Soreness in the thigh muscles after prolonged standing is typically caused by standing for too long, insufficient leg muscle strength, local lactic acid buildup, or wearing high heels for extended periods, leading to instability in body balance. Symptoms can generally be relieved through adequate rest, massage, or light walking.

2. Physical therapy: Patients may also consider localized physical treatments as recommended by a physician. Commonly used methods include warm compresses, steam therapy, and infrared radiation therapy, which help relax muscles and tendons and alleviate pain.

3. Medication: If physical therapy does not provide sufficient relief, patients may follow medical advice to use topical medications such as Compound Naoxing Analgesic Plaster or Indomethacin Cataplasm to promote circulation, relieve muscle tension, and reduce inflammation and pain.

In addition, conditions such as lumbar disc herniation or osteoarthritis may also cause thigh muscle soreness after prolonged standing. Patients are advised to seek timely medical evaluation and follow prescribed treatments accordingly.