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What Causes Pain And Tightness In The Legs And Difficulty Walking?
Question: i have pain and tightness in the back of my legs after i get up from sitting and have trouble walking. i am a 72 year old male in good health
Brief Answer:
Can be related to osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain in the back of legs after getting up from a sitting position can be related to osteoarthritic changes. This can be due to a muscle spasm, nerve compression or L- carnitine deficiency also.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner.
It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar taping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Can be related to osteoarthritis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The pain in the back of legs after getting up from a sitting position can be related to osteoarthritic changes. This can be due to a muscle spasm, nerve compression or L- carnitine deficiency also.
Right now you can start taking Tablet Tylenol ( Acetaminophen) Double Strength after breakfast and after dinner.
It is suggested to add calcium supplements 500mg each twice daily. This will take care of your mild symptoms in 3-5 days.
You can start with walking and aerobic fitness exercises, quadriceps strengthening, patellar taping, lateral heel wedges, etc- under the guidance of your physiotherapist.
Hope I have answered your query.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Praveen Tayal, Orthopaedic Surgeon
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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