Managing Muscle Pain: Leg Swelling & Natural Therapies

Leg swelling and muscle pain can be triggered by pregnancy, diabetic medications, or intense running. Using vitamins for swelling and natural therapies for tight leg muscles like the sartorius and quads can provide significant relief.

Vitamins That Can Help With Swelling in the Legs

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Shannon Neumann

An abnormal buildup of fluid in the lower extremities is known as leg edema. It is a common problem, especially with increasing age. Leg swelling has many causes including inflammation, obesity, blood clots in the legs, or a weakened heart.

Shannon Neumann specializes in clinical exercise for cardiac disease, diabetes, pulmonary disease, nutrition and stress management. She serves as an exercise physiologist in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. Neumann holds a Master of Science in exercise science from Southern Connecticut State University, as well as national certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America.