Same thing. I'm a secretary and of course sit a lot. I have a lot of trouble walking when I get up. It gets better after I've walked a while. Also if I'm on the floor I have to drag myself until I can get into a standing position and then I have difficultly walking. I do have back problems and have started going to a chiropractor but that hasn't helped this situation. I also had PMR and was on steroids for 3 years.
You shall have a good rest, a good mood and do proper exercise--the less the better--as soon as you feel it's good enough and comfortable. I major in Biology Science and may it's useful to tell you that, our body have a balance, not too much is ok. “Stretching helps to flush out any lactic acid that has built up duringyour walk, which will allay any delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).”
I do not have an answer but I have a problem similar. My situation is that I am 48 yrs old, 6 feet, 260 lbs and work at a desk. I recently, unfortunately, acquired a painful hip problem. The problem is that when I am sitting for a long time and go to get up my left front hip has an excruciating pain and it feels like my leg is a stilt and it is going to give out. When I sit this area feels warm.
Resistance bands did the trick for me! It was so annoying that after sitting for more than 20 minutes, I would have to wait 10-15 seconds after standing for the pain in my hip area to subside enough to be able to start walking. I was searching for a cure on this site and appreciated all of the advice. I finally found my cure through a really good physical therapist. My PT first had me lie on my side with a knotted resistance band at my knees and open & close my knees (I think this might be called clam shells). I did this daily, slowing increasing the reps. After two weeks, my PT also had me move the resistance band down to my ankles and lift my whole leg. After about the 3 weeks, the pain was entirely gone. It’s now been about 18 months that I have been pain free so I wanted to share this in case it might help others.
I am 43 and just recently started having problems with stiffness in my hips. It started a couple weeks ago, about a week after I overdid it when walking. The walk ended with a very long steep hill and I really felt it in the hip area, but it didn’t seem to be a problem at the time. When my hips started getting stiff a week later I had a bad cold/flu so there may have been some inflammation. The stiffness gradually got worse until I was having trouble standing up after sitting cross legged on floor (which I do frequently while teaching preschool classes, and has never been an issue before). I would have to get up slowly and at the worst of it I almost felt a little unsteady. That’s when I searched the internet and found this thread. It’s also when I remembered a consultation with a personal trainer (who has a kinesiology degree) about 6 months ago. She observed from my lunges that the muscles in my hip/pelvic area were tight, and recommended that I use a rubber ball to release the tension in the muscles by applying pressure at 2 specific points. The first one is near the top of the hip, an inch or 2 around to the back and also down a bit. To find the second imagine a diagonal line from there through the buttock and it’s in the centre. Place a rubber ball (you can buy therapy balls for this purpose, but the trainer recommended a lacrosse ball, much less expensive) between the hip and the wall, lean gently into it and roll the ball around until you find the spot. You’ll know when you find it because other spots will feel like a good massage, and a pressure point will feel like “OMG what is that!?” Hold gentle pressure on the spot for anywhere between 10 sec and a few minutes, then move to the other spot. Repeat on other side. This is working for me. I have to repeat a few times a day, whenever I feel the stiffness is back, but after just 10 sec on each spot, my hips feel normal again.
Have you tried a chiropractor? I had this for six years progressive, finally went to chiropractor and had ex ray, it was the last three bones of my spine causing the pain. Immediately after one session the pain was diminished on standing, after three more, no more pain, still muscle weakness but not pain.
63 woman over wieght legs and feet sore even when sitting down why please
What type of doctor or guru helped you?
So about a few weeks ago I've been getting this horrible aching pain in my upper leg joint. The pain also continues down into my ankle. When I sit down and try standing up its when the pain is the worst. The pain can be to the point where I can't move. Ive also been having dull aches in my back. Can anyone tell me what this is? I'm 21 so I'm finding it hard to believe it's something to series but you never know.
Try seeing a massage therapist! There are many things that can cause hip pain...if structural defects and osteoarthritis (and other inflammatory arthritides) are ruled out by your doctor then it could be a torqued sacrum, up slipped sacroiliac joint, inflared or outflared ilium, greater trochanter bursitis, iliopsoas contracture, or even referred pain from your low back. The most common overlooked cause is iliopsoas contracture! This muscle attaches to your low back and comes forward through your abdomen in front of your hip to attach to the top front of your femur. It is the prime muscle for hip flexion so when you have been seated for a while it will get tight and make straightening out your legs when you stand up difficult and painful. A massage therapist can assess your hips and the muscles around your hips so you can get some answers! They can treat all of the above mentioned culprits of hip pain. Well I don't know how competent massage therapists are in other places in the world but they are definitely capable in Ontario and British Columbia at least.
I have this same issue that started in June, when I asked my new doctor he said it was caused at the base of the iliac (?) bone?. Of the skeleton in your butt, there evidently is fluid around them, he didn't,t really have an answer other than Advil.. Said there were shots I could get, but yeah can't sit for long periods of time, feels like the bone is coming through the butt.. Takes a minute after I stand ,, before I can walk..... Getting worse
Hi,
Interesting forum. I am 59 years old. Had left hip replaced October 15, 2014 when I was 57. It was due to arthritis. I currently moved to a place with all hardwood flooring. I had no problem at my old home with carpeting and linoleum flooring. Now, everyday it hurts when I get up from sitting and try to walk. I have to get myself going, then I am pretty much okay. I do the physical therapy exercises I learned from my hip replacement therapy when this becomes a huge problem. It does help. I will do biking, backward walking on the treadmill and the elliptical occasionally during the week at Snap Fitness. It helps. I went through my change of life at 50. I do have arthritis in the other hip as well and that will need to be replaced someday. But, the hardwood flooring and tile flooring I believe is what is currently making this condition feel much worse than it really is. I do wear my orthodics with my slippers in this new place. It does help. But, maybe vitamins and supplement would also assist? I don't know, but I don't like it. I have never felt my age until now. Anyone else on this forum have hardwood flooring that is over 50?
I'm 35 years old, who had a surgery on my one leg(9 screws and 2 plates) about 3 years ago. I never had any problem until may be about 6 months ago. My lower limb hurts so bad when I stand up after sitting down for awhile, I don't feel any pain while sitting down. I keep telling myself, why am I feeling like I'm 90 on my mid 30's!? I don't take any prescription and very healthy to be feeling like this. Just like everyone above, it's so embarrassing to be in a public and having trouble to walk after getting up.
This is truly unbelievable that so many people are having the exact same symptoms and that there is not one physician that I have heard yet to figure out what is happening? WOW!!! I have exactly what you are talking about. Have seen my mother over the years have the same issues along with numerous back surgeries that did not help. I refuse to have surgery and also believe in vitamins, supplements, and physical therapy or anything non-evasive. Thank you so much regarding the suggestion of vitamins. I will be getting them ASAP! If this works, I will be posting on this site to let everyone know. THANK YOU!!! Any suggestion is worth looking into.
Hi, I am new to this forum. My pain in my legs sounds like most of you, but..no pain in bed or walking. Just trying to get off toilet, or up out of a chair or out of a car..legs are so sore and achy..feels like I just finished a marathon..since I have done TWO marathons,..I know what that achy leg pain feels like. It is this same achy pain. I have to "count to three" then swing up, or use hands. Then the raising of my body..I practically shake trying to stand. Once standing..no more pain. Recently, went kayaking and could not get up out of the kayak and fell in the lake. I am in late 50's..went to dr and she said my labs came out perfect. I have been active all my life, and this is NOT imagined. There is something clearly wrong..but there seems to be no answer to this?
I have this and my vitamin D is low. I'm going to have to see if it gets better taking Vitamin D vitamins. Thanks I totally forgot about that. Thanks
it's been about 6 weeks since you posted, how is it working out for you? i'm 50, i'm overweight but healthy, i do not take any prescriptions and prefer to keep it that way - so i'm liking your recommendations - the pain i experience is fairly recent, i have a desk job, i thought maybe my chair was too hard, but even when i sit on the sofa it happens when i stand, my right leg is "difficult" to operate from the hip/thigh area, i have to kind of use lower leg control to keep it going and i experience a rather localized groin pain as well, only when i stand - after a minute or two of movement all pain goes away
Same symptoms as everyone else excruciating pain when getting out of bed in my legs and back. From sitting to standing it takes a while to straighten up and walk. My orthopedic specialist doesn't know what it can be, my regular physician blames it on my weight, my rematologist blames it on my weight, my physiatrist orders an MRI of my lumbar spine, I hope they find something because I have been a voluptuous woman my whole life and I have never experienced pain like this, it has gotten in the way of my ability to live life, I want my life back!!!
Wow! So many people with same problem. I have had problem straightening after sitting for about a year, getting progressively worse. MRI and X-rays show no significant problems. Specialist suggested leg brace but as this only helps when walking and I have no pain then it just makes it even more difficult to stand. Physio suggested hips rather than knees. At the moment I am managing it by bending knees and hips until I touch the floor and holding this for a few seconds. No pain killer seems to help. Recently even hurts whilst sitting at times. No pain in the mornings or after reclining with legs up.
I'm 52 and researched the pain in my legs and upper arms when I would get up from sitting, was horrible like arthritis, then it would disappear when I started walking etc.., I found that the combination of B1,B 6, B12, and Alpha Lipoic acid are for the nerves (research Neuropathy symptoms), found the supplement in sprouts "nerve fix", but there are other vitamin stores you can check, well its only been a week, (said it would take 2-3 wks to see a difference) and I was up off my desk chair at work several times, and just noticed "no pain"? I love it. For now, its working, I'm very happy, I have energy and love that I didn't turn to surgery or drugs, yes they
are vitamins, but the pain at night has vanished as well.
Deidra in California.
I have been in great health. My Dr commented on my physical in March that she hasn't seen me since my last physical a year ago. For some reason I let her talk me into getting the pneumonia shot. Then got it in a few days. What a hard one that was been back at least twice since then. Now my legs are week and hurt when I first get up from sitting. No pain while in bed or just sitting but when I get down on the floor legs will not get me up have to use som kind of assistance. Walked over five miles thanksgiving now afraid to try it age on but don't hurt when I walk. Anyone else had or have this problem I'm 76.
I have been in great health. My Dr commented on my physical in March that she hasn't seen me since my last physical a year ago. For some reason I let her talk me into getting the pneumonia shot. Then got it in a few days. What a hard one that was been back at least twice since then. Now my legs are week and hurt when I first get up from sitting. No pain while in bed or just sitting but when I get down on the floor legs will not get me up have to use som kind of assistance. Walked over five miles thanksgiving now afraid to try it age on but don't hurt when I walk. Anyone else had or have this problem I'm 76.
I have the same problem , when I first get up from a seated position, I have to wait before I start walking. I cannot lay on my sides becasue my thighs hurt so bad, my legs burn and my feet are swollen. When walking my legs at times give out. I am searching for some answers. I had a x-ray a month ago and nothing showed up. I am going back tothe doctor for more test. I wish I knew what is going on
It doesn't sound like anyone knows what the cause or solution is. My pain has been increasing over the past year. I am 61 ,work out daily etc. but now it's painful to do most workouts; every type of exercise makes me sore whether it's yoga, elliptical,weights,running,step. I can hardly get up from a seated position, get up from the toilet etc. I do take vitamin D3, cholesterol okay,taking DHA. I get temporary relief from NSAIDs, massage, but still in so much pain! Who should I go see for help? Don't want to live on painkillers. Know I have arthritis in feet and knees.