Blocked arteries may be causing that leg pain when you walk
Daily walking is essential to treat leg pain that starts when you walk for a while but subsides when you rest, a condition called intermittent claudication caused by blockages that impede blood flow in the legs. Supervised exercise is helpful to many, but may not be covered by health insurance. Home-based walking works well if the person is able to sustain daily motivation. Medication can also help to improve walking distance, but daily walking should always be part of treatment.
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