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What Causes Leg Pain After Long Distance Drive?

Why does my leg hurt while driving a long distance each day. My husband drives from New Jersey to Manhattan after I drop him off I drive from Manhattan to Brooklyn it take about 15 to 20 min if we are not Stuck in traffic. If we r struck in traffic it may take 2 hours I drive in on Fridays from NJ to Brooklyn.My driver leg hurt my knee very painful I plan to see a Docter soon could it be Arthritis. My mother had it am 54
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have leg pain after long distance drive . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like leg cramps , insufficient potassium , dehydration , strain on the sensitive ankle muscles and weakness in muscles . I would suggest you to do stretching exercises to make muscles strong under expert , take multivitamin supplement with prescription or doctor , take small breaks during deriving to make muscle relax and put your legs in hot water tub with one spoon salt for 15 minutes daily .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Leg Pain After Long Distance Drive?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have leg pain after long distance drive . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like leg cramps , insufficient potassium , dehydration , strain on the sensitive ankle muscles and weakness in muscles . I would suggest you to do stretching exercises to make muscles strong under expert , take multivitamin supplement with prescription or doctor , take small breaks during deriving to make muscle relax and put your legs in hot water tub with one spoon salt for 15 minutes daily . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari