Restless leg syndrome also known as Ekbom syndrome is a neurological disorder where there is unpleasant sensation in the legs and a constant involuntary urge to move them. It is often associated with a creeping, burning, tingling and tugging sensation in the legs. Sometimes there is deep throbbing pain, sometimes you feel that there are insects crawling on your leg, whatever may be the reason it can be an irritating signal especially at night.


Restless leg syndrome can be triggered in stressful situations, due to a nutritional deficiency or due to some chemical imbalance in the brain. Specialists believe that it is not dangerous or doesn't cause any serious neurological disease but it causes more annoyance to the patient. Besides taking the medications for restless leg treatment follow these restless leg home remedies to get a leg on your restless leg.




Walk or exercise before sleeping – Restless leg syndrome tends to strike when a person is at rest, especially at night before going to bed. So to satisfy your legs just take a stroll around your room few minutes before going to bed. Deep knee bends and other leg exercises when done during the day and close to bedtime also prove beneficial for some people.


Exercise helps to release endorphins in the blood thereby changing the chemical balance in the brain and providing more sound restful sleep.

Vitamin deficiencies – If you're restless leg syndrome is due to iron deficiency or folate deficiency make sure to take a multi-vitamin supplement as suggested by your specialist.

Cold or hot – Soak your leg in cold water (not ice water as it can cause sever damage to the nerves) as it provides relief for many people. For some heating pads are more effective and soothing. Try if it works for you to provide relief.

Sleeping positions – Experiment different sleeping positions and see which is more comfortable for you. For some sleeping only in one position can develop more symptoms.

Stress and rest – Try to lower your stress levels as stress can further cause worsening of the symptoms. Certain relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation may help to reduce stress levels significantly. Take plenty of rest as the symptoms of restless leg syndrome can become more sever if you are constantly overactive.

Some tips and restless leg natural cures to try –
Some people experience that their symptoms subside when they have a drink of grape wine.
Quit smoking – it works for many as it is believed smoking may impair the blood flow to the leg muscles.
Don't have a fatty or a large meal late at night as this may trigger the symptoms.
Massage your leg with certain aromatherapy oils or just run a vibrator over them for relief.