10 Remedies of Restless Legs
Restless Leg Syndrome Remedy #6: Foot Wrap
Restless leg syndrome is thought to be a neurological condition. In layman’s terms, it means that it is likely caused in the brain and not in the leg itself 2https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neurological_disorder. This means that if you are able to tell the brain that there is not a problem then the symptoms should, hopefully, go away. One method of achieving this could be to use foot wrap.
The foot wrap and other items available on the market work by way of the “gate theory” or counter stimulation where, essentially, the brain can only interrupt one sensation at a time; therefore, pressure, vibration, temperature, etc. will override the sensation of needing to move. A foot wrap will gently apply pressure to the bottom of your foot. This, in turn, could help to relieve the symptoms of restless leg syndrome, making for a good night’s sleep. A study in 30 sufferers showed that a footwrap can be effective at relieving symptoms.
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