How to Help Tired Legs

One of the leading causes for aching, tired legs is poor circulation. This is common for people who work standing on their feet all day. A good way to get circulation moving into your legs again is exercise and stretching those muscles, followed by a soak in warm water.

Things You'll Need

• Sturdy chair
• Bathtub
• Warm water
• Epsom salt

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Instructions

• 1

  Stretch your legs first. Use the chair for support, keeping one leg in front of the other, and gently lean forward, stretching the calves one at a time.

• 2

  Take a walk. Your muscles are warm now, so a walk will get the circulation going in your legs again. Don't try to do too much, just an easy pace for ten minutes will help get the blood pumping.

• 3

  Run a warm, but not hot, bath with just enough water to cover your legs. Add 1/2 cup of epsom salt to the water and stir with your hand to dissolve. Sit in the water, letting your legs soak until the muscles feel relaxed. A hot tub is a good alternative, if you have one available to you.