This site is intended for healthcare professionals

account_circleSign in
Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Non-pharmacological treatment of RLS

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Non Pharmacological treatment

  • Good sleep hygiene and habits
    • sleep in a quiet, comfortable and cool environment
    • sticking to a regular sleep pattern - going to bed late and waking up late
    • avoid caffeine and alcohol consumption before going to bed (1)
    • regular moderate exercise (excessive exercise may exacerbate symptoms) (2)
    • abstinence from caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol (2)
    • during an attack, following methods may be helpful
    • walking and stretching
    • bathing in hot or cold water
    • relaxation exercises
    • mental distraction at times of rest
    • massaging affected limbs (1,2)

Reference:

Create an account to add page annotations

Create a free account

Add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation, such as a web address or phone number. This information will always be displayed when you visit this page