Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, usually because of an uncomfortable sensation. It typically happens in the evening or nighttime hours when you’re sitting or lying down. Moving eases the unpleasant feeling temporarily. Restless leg syndrome is a common neurological sensorimotor disorder with an overall prevalence in adults of 5-10% in Europe and North America. Restless legs syndrome had a higher prevalence in men than women, with the difference reaching significance in those 40-49 years old; in men there was no positive correlation with age. Can begin at any age and generally worsens as you age (Chatterjee, Mitra, Guha & Chakraborty, 2015).

Restless leg syndrome is manifested by strong feelings of restlessness and distressing paraesthesia-like sensations (crawling, burning itching and tingling) in the lower legs, particularly when at rest. As a result of that, patients usually have a difficult time to maintain a proper sleep pattern; the symptoms vary considerably in severity and frequency (Borreguero & Pumarega, 2017). It can disrupt sleep, which interferes with daily activities.

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