7 Common Questions About Restless Legs Syndrome

Can Exercise Provide Relief from RLS Symptoms?

Many RLS patients report that exercise provides symptom relief. One small study has shown that moderate aerobic exercise (walking, cycling, swimming) and lower-body resistance training three days a week lower the severity of RLS symptoms by 50 percent.

Review Date: 
November 20, 2013

Last Updated:
July 1, 2014