Lifestyle and home remedies

To help relieve the pain of chronic exertional compartment syndrome, try the following:

• Use orthotics or wear better athletic shoes.
• Limit your physical activities to those that don't cause pain, especially focusing on low-impact activities such as cycling or an elliptical trainer. For example, if running bothers your legs, try swimming. Or try running on softer surfaces.
• Stretch the painful limb after exercise.