How to strengthen the leg muscles?
Patient: For 18 my right leg from knee to foot hurts. It does not hurt to press on the leg. It especially hurts when i drive and thefoot presses on the gaspedal. Or on thebrake. In crampedback seat or airplane too. Also hurts wben I walk up hill. Extra exercisedoes not help a either does extra stretches. What really decreased the pain to two ( before at 7 for pain) Was when I stopped driving. I do not wish to give up driving.. But i can do that..but it does nothing for strengthening.....or increase My mobility. My doctor had suggested walking 3 miles a day and Stretching. That is not helping and I believe that this , leg is inflamed. Maybe,tendinitis or bursitis.?..? I do not knowenough to tell tbe Difference... maybe arthritis is also i nvolved. I am interested in how To strengthen and specific foods that might help. (What foods to avoid) Sincerely. Ria de Groot. 73 yrs old and not on any medicine Doctor: Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.  I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.  In order to strengthen your foot muscles u need to do muscle specific exercises like calf raises,assisted squats.also concentrate on diet by taking foods rich in protein, minerals like milk,eggs,fish,meat , Leafy vegetables.This will strengthen your legs and provide you relief.  Hope I have answered your query.  Let me know if I can assist you further.