Medically reviewed by Omofolarin Arthur, DO, on July 2, 2025
Have you ever settled into bed, hoping for a good night’s sleep, only to be hit with an overwhelming urge to move your legs? Maybe your legs feel tingly, itchy, or even like they’re crawling. If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. You're likely experiencing a condition known as restless legs syndrome (RLS).
The good news? While temporary, some strategies can provide relief from restless legs, and others may be as simple as stretching, adjusting your bedtime routine, or checking in on your vein health. In this blog, Dr. Omofolarin Arthur, DO, lead physician at Center for Vein Restoration (CVR) in North Carolina’s Greensboro (North Elam Ave.) vein clinic, breaks down what might be going on and what you can do to feel better starting tonight.
Tired of sleepless nights and restless legs? For many, RLS is linked to vein problems, and professional treatment can bring real relief.
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, RLS affects between seven and 10 percent of the population, often striking in the evening or when you're trying to relax. The sensations can feel like tingling, pulling, itching, or an electric current running through your legs. The urge to move them can be so strong that it interrupts your ability to sit still, relax, or fall asleep entirely.
This discomfort typically worsens when you're inactive, especially in the evening or at bedtime. It's frustrating, and it can significantly impact your quality of life.
But why does this happen?
There isn't always a simple answer. For some people, restless legs are related to iron deficiency, pregnancy, or certain medications. For others, it's a sign of an underlying vein issue, such as chronic venous insufficiency, a condition where the veins in your legs aren’t circulating blood properly. Poor vein function can increase pressure in the legs, leading to discomfort, swelling, and, you guessed it, restlessness.
Understanding your triggers can help you avoid activities that make restless legs worse. Here are some of the most common lifestyle-related causes:
What Might Make It Worse:
What Can Help:
IMPORTANT: It's also helpful to pay attention to your circulation. If you're experiencing tired, achy, or heavy legs during the day, especially if you're on your feet frequently, vein issues may be contributing to your nighttime restlessness.
While those with underlying vein issues will benefit from professional treatment as a long-term solution above any instant or “quick” fix for restless legs, those working to manage the condition can use several easy, at-home strategies to help find immediate relief from symptoms.
Start with gentle stretching, especially before bed. Simple movements, such as calf or hamstring stretches, or relaxing yoga poses like "legs up the wall," can help improve circulation and release muscle tension. According to Healthline, a warm bath or shower in the evening can also help relax your legs and calm your nervous system. Adding Epsom salts to the bath may provide even more soothing benefits.
Remember, when restlessness does strike, don’t be afraid to get up and walk around briefly. Even a few minutes of movement can reset the urge to move and reduce that crawling sensation. Lastly, compression stockings are a great tool for those with underlying vein issues. By applying gentle pressure to your legs, they support better circulation and may help ease both daytime discomfort and nighttime restlessness.
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Questions? Call our Compression Care Hotline at 1-800-575-5855.
You might not think of your veins when your legs feel uncomfortable, but they play a bigger role than most people realize.
When your veins don’t function properly, blood can pool in your legs, leading to symptoms including:
These symptoms are common in people with chronic venous insufficiency, and research suggests a strong link between vein problems and RLS.
Fortunately, vein conditions are highly treatable. CVR specializes in diagnosing and treating vein disease with minimally invasive procedures that take less than an hour and require little to no downtime.
Schedule a consultation with CVR today and discover if your restless legs are related to vein issues. Relief may be closer than you think. Call our Patient Services Representatives at 240-965-3915 or click the button below to book your appointment. ⬇️
If your symptoms are affecting your sleep, quality of life, or mental health, don’t wait. You deserve both answers and lasting treatment options.
Here are some signs it's time to schedule a vein care evaluation:
At CVR, our experts will perform a simple, non-invasive ultrasound to check your vein function and help pinpoint the root cause of your symptoms. From there, we can create a treatment plan that includes lifestyle changes and outpatient procedures to improve your circulation significantly.
RLS can be frustrating and detract from your quality of life, but you don’t have to live with it forever. From simple at-home strategies to expert vein care, there are many ways to find relief quickly and effectively.
If you’re ready to finally get answers for your restless legs, the vein experts at CVR are here to help.
✅ Schedule a consultation with Dr. Omofolarin Arthur in Greensboro (North Elam Ave.)—CLICK HERE.
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