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What Causes Soreness And Weakness In Legs After Doing Squats?

I've been doing squats with out weights for about 3 days now, since then when i try walking i feel soreness and suddenly my legs will just collapse and i will fall down. I've hurt myself a few times because i have fallen, is there a way i can stop this?
Fri, 12 Dec 2014
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After going through your query I want to say that you may be having muscle fatigue due to overexercise in doing squats. Treatment of it is analgesic such as ibuprofen and rest .Stop doing squats for few weeks.When you became normal you can restart squats gradually so that your body adapt to it.You can take vitamin supplements and calcium. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don't hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you.
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Wishing you good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Soreness And Weakness In Legs After Doing Squats?

Hi Welcome to healthcare magic After going through your query I want to say that you may be having muscle fatigue due to overexercise in doing squats. Treatment of it is analgesic such as ibuprofen and rest .Stop doing squats for few weeks.When you became normal you can restart squats gradually so that your body adapt to it.You can take vitamin supplements and calcium. You can discuss with your treating Doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any further questions then don t hesitate to writing to us . I will be happy to help you. You can also write to me directly on below link: https://www.bit.ly/askdrsudhirortho Wishing you good health. Take care.