What Causes Aching Legs?
The most common cause of aching legs is poor blood circulation in the leg arteries. This produces an aching, tired, and sometimes burning pain in the legs. A secondary cause of leg pain is strain and stretching of the calf muscles as a result of poor foot function.
As the feet roll inwards (over-pronation) the legs rotate internally, placing stress on the muscles at the back the legs. Standing for long periods of time will make this condition worse. Wearing high heeled shoes also contributes to tired, aching legs.
Treatment And Relief From Tired, Aching Legs
FootActive orthotic shoe inserts control excess pronation of the feet. As a result, this will decrease the internal rotation of the legs and the stretching on the leg muscles, thereby reducing tired, aching legs. Other treatment options for tired, aching legs include applying an ice pack to the calves for approx. 5-10 minutes.
For women wearing fashion shoes with a heel, FootActive Catwalk insoles can be very effective to help prevent aching legs.