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A less common cause of exercise-related leg pain is exercise-induced compartment syndrome. This condition is more often associated with a recent increase in leg muscle mass and causes intense leg pain, cramping, and a tight feeling in the leg muscles with activity.
1 Deep vein thrombosis can also lead to pain in the legs with sensation of tightness. 2  Inflammatory conditions like arthritis or inflammation of the bone can also manifest as muscle tightness.  Nerve damage caused among alcoholics, smokers and diabetics can lead to muscle tightness, coupled with tingling and numbness.