Restless Leg Syndrome and Massage Techniques

Many consider massage an effective natural treatment for Restless Leg Syndrome. Massage can be done by you, a loved one or a professional. Elliot Greene, previous president of the AMTA - American Massage Therapy Association feels this is a good natural treatment for suffers of RLS. The proper way to massage for restless leg syndrome is done by putting your left palm on the largest part of your right calf, your fingers should be pointing towards your heel. Grab the muscle, and stretch it as far from your leg as comfortable. Then Squeeze your calf muscle a few times and release. Continue this process for about 5 minutes and then proceed to the other leg. Your Thighs can also be massaged by stroking and grasping the thigh gently with both of your hands. Work from the knees up. This can provide relief, and may stop the twitching from happening.

Also Consider Yoga

Alice Christensen, is the founder and executive director of the American Yoga Association, She suggests yoga as a way to combat restless leg syndrome because yoga helps to improve circulation. Yoga can be a relaxant. Relaxing is something sufferers of Restless Leg Syndrome can find difficult. Like any of the possible Restless Leg Syndrome treatments mentioned, it may or may not work for you but for a bit of relaxation and a good nights sleep almost anything is worth trying once.