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.

Knee and Muscle Pain in a Teen Boy With a Growth Spurt

Published Aug,14 2017 | By Tina Bernstein

Boys can grow until age 20 or later. Bones grow out from the ends, known as the growth plates, which are softer than the mature bone. This growth of the long bones in the leg, along with the lengthening of connective tissue, can cause "growing pains."

Tina Bernstein started her professional writing career in 2011. A biomedical engineer and personal trainer certified through ACSM and NASM, she trains clients in Los Angeles to take control of their exercise and nutrition habits. Bernstein graduated from the University of Southern California with a master's degree in medical device engineering and works with companies to commercialize new medical technologies.