Mom, if you can't sit there, try soaking a towel in the espon salt solution and putting it on your leg. A light weight towel or gauze. Gauze might work better, so it's not something heavy.

I broke my hand in November, which hasn't healed correctly. I soak a wash cloth in espon salt water and put it on my hand. It sure helps and is less of a hassle than a bowl of water.

I do use the bath for a good soak once in awhile. I have a bad back. Not as often as I like. But even a warm hand towel with espon salt helps there too.