I'm sitting on the bus right now and RLS is driving me insane, or at least it was until I started doing some isometric exercises.

Isometric exercises are where you flex your leg muscles but don't actually move your legs at all. For example, I'm sitting here typing this article on my laptop, while pushing as hard as I can down on the floor, with my foot slightly raised in the air about an inch. Nobody on the bus can tell that I'm exerting myself, because my leg isn't moving - it's just flexed.

If you find yourself stuck on a bus ride or long plane trip and your RLS symptoms are acting up, try this easy method to provide some temporary relief. This shouldn't be a substitute for your regular medication, but it can be a big help because it can sometimes take up to an hour for meds to kick in and relieve symptoms.

Isometric exercises are also a great way to build strength in your muscles