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Leg Pain Home Care
Home care for leg pain includes:
  • Avoid activities that cause pain.
  • Apply a cold compress:Images
    • Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
  • Apply warm compresses:
    • Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 4 hours, after 2 days
  • Rest the leg:
    • Use a walker.
    • Use crutches.
  • Elevate your leg:
    • Above your heart if possible.
  • Apply an ACE wrap. VideosImages
    • Re-wrap the injury every few hours
  • Acetaminophen for pain Images
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain: Images
  • Take prescribed medications as directed.
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Last Updated: Jun 2, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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