Body pains
How can I make my weak legs strong again
How can I make my weak legs strong again: Your legs are important part of your body. They bear most of the weight of the body. Weakness of the leg can be caused by numerous factors. Therefore, to be able to make your legs strong again, you need to identify the particular cause of the leg pain as it pertains to you as an individual.
Some causes of leg weaknesses
Medications
Some medications when it has been over used, misused or abused can lead to losing strength in the legs due to muscle weakness.
Infections
Viruses or bacteria can cause severe damages to our joints and even the entire body if left untreated. The damage may be to the spinal cord, brain or nerves and cause leg weaknesses.
Over exercising
As much as it is good to exercise and keep fit, it is also very important that the body needs rest too to be able to function well, while exercising we’re not to stress our legs beyond it’s limit and if we do it needs to rest well too.
Injuries
An injury from a fall accidentally or vehicle accident can lead to losing strength in the legs due to the severity of the injury sustained. For instance, a torn meniscus in the knee can impede knee functioning. Broken knee bones, or trapped cartilage can cause your legs to give out due to knee trauma.
Ways to improve the strength of your legs
Walk more
Walking a couple of distance frequently can helps to improve movement, give the legs more strength to be able to carry the body.As you get stronger, you can try jogging or running. Or you can keep adding in walking to more of your day and start walking up hills. Sitting all day can contribute to muscle loss and weakness in the legs.
Physiotherapy is very key to improving the strength on your legs, with the help of a professional physiotherapist one is rest assured of a positive improvement after a couple of sessions. Material like knee support can also help which can be recommended by a Physiotherapist.
Indoor cycling
Indoor cycling is one of the fastest ways to tone your legs. It’s a high-intensity workout, but it’s easier on the joints than jogging or running.
Stay hydrated
It is advisable to drink enough water always, the body stores carbohydrates as glycogen. During exercise, it uses glycogen as energy. Poor hydration also speeds up glycogen use.
Eat nutritional food
Eating highly nutritional food is key for building immune system to fight against diseases in the muscles. It provides energy and maintains strength in your legs and body.
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