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What Causes Discomfort In Knees And Ankle After Stitting For A Long Period?
Question: Hi,
I am an working executive, most of the time of weekdays i spent in office, seeting in front of computer. from last few month I observed that, after working an hour or so I feel some kinds of uneassy in my nee and ancke joint. After walkin 2-3mnts the pain got vanished. again after sitting everal hours the same thing repeating.
Please suggest what to do in this case.
I am an working executive, most of the time of weekdays i spent in office, seeting in front of computer. from last few month I observed that, after working an hour or so I feel some kinds of uneassy in my nee and ancke joint. After walkin 2-3mnts the pain got vanished. again after sitting everal hours the same thing repeating.
Please suggest what to do in this case.
Brief Answer:
Calf muscle stretching will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The uneasy feeling in the knee and ankle after sitting for few hours is likely to be due to pooling of blood in the legs. Other factors are -
Poor fitness levels and lack of regular exercises
Poor nutrition and obesity
Some times referred pain from bulging discs is the reason.
This can be stopped if the calf muscle is stretched. This stretching can often be accomplished by standing up and walking around. Gently massaging the muscle will often help it to relax, as will applying warmth from a heating pad or hot soak. Fluid and electrolyte (especially sodium and potassium) replacement is essential. You can take electrolyte rich fluids or fresh fruit juices to help it.
A simple way to prevent this is to stretch your calf muscle every hour at work 3-4 times and each time holding for 10-15 seconds.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Calf muscle stretching will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The uneasy feeling in the knee and ankle after sitting for few hours is likely to be due to pooling of blood in the legs. Other factors are -
Poor fitness levels and lack of regular exercises
Poor nutrition and obesity
Some times referred pain from bulging discs is the reason.
This can be stopped if the calf muscle is stretched. This stretching can often be accomplished by standing up and walking around. Gently massaging the muscle will often help it to relax, as will applying warmth from a heating pad or hot soak. Fluid and electrolyte (especially sodium and potassium) replacement is essential. You can take electrolyte rich fluids or fresh fruit juices to help it.
A simple way to prevent this is to stretch your calf muscle every hour at work 3-4 times and each time holding for 10-15 seconds.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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