What should I do if my tendons hurt after stretching my legs?
May 10, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
After stretching, if you experience tendon pain in the leg, you can apply heat therapy using a warm towel or hot water bottle to dilate blood vessels, improve circulation, promote metabolism, and help relieve pain. Massage is also beneficial—using your hands or a device to rub and knead the affected area can enhance blood flow, unblock meridians, regulate nerve function, and alleviate tendon discomfort. Additionally, take medications such as loxoprofen sodium tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, or celecoxib capsules as directed by a physician.
Leg pain after stretching may be caused by overextension or muscle injury. This discomfort can be relieved through methods such as heat application, massage, and medication. Specific approaches are as follows:
1. Heat Application
A warm towel or hot water bag can be applied directly to the affected area. This helps dilate blood vessels, improve local blood circulation, enhance metabolism, and thereby relieve pain. However, care should be taken to ensure the temperature is not too high to avoid skin burns.
2. Massage
Massage is a traditional Chinese therapeutic method that regulates the body's physiological and pathological conditions at specific sites to achieve treatment goals. Patients can use their hands or tools to rub or knead the affected area, promoting blood circulation, unblocking meridians, regulating nerve function, and relieving tendon pain.
3. Medication
Under medical guidance, anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications may be used to alleviate symptoms. Commonly used drugs include loxoprofen sodium tablets, ibuprofen sustained-release tablets, and celecoxib capsules.
If the above measures fail to provide relief, or if pain and discomfort persist, prompt medical consultation is recommended.
