Leg Pain
Leg pain is one of the most common types of pain, behind spinal or back pain that patients seek chiropractic care for. Chiropractors are experts at diagnosing the source of the leg pain and providing effective treatment. Getting a correct diagnosis may prevent the pain from getting worse and improve your long-term outlook.
Leg pain may present as a dull ache to an intense stabbing sensation. There are 3 different types of leg pain:
> Musculoskeletal - This refers to pain involving one or more components of the musculoskeletal system, which includes the body’s bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Common causes of musculoskeletal pain include bruising, bone fractures, overuse injuries, infections, ligament strains, muscle strains, and tendonitis.
> Neurological - Neurological leg pain is related to the body’s nerves. Common causes include restless legs syndrome, neuropathy (nerve damage), and sciatic nerve pain.
> Vascular - Conditions affecting the blood vessels can also lead to leg pain. The most common causes of vascular leg pain are peripheral artery disease (PAD), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), varicose veins, cellulitis, and infections.
How Can A Chiropractor Help Me With Leg Pain?
We treat any of the following problems and symptoms:
> Sciatica
> Muscle cramps
> Subluxations
> Muscle fatigue or strain
> Injury to knees, hips, or ankles
Your Leg Pain Could Be Sciatica
There are many different conditions that can create leg pain, some of which originate in the leg, some which are referred pain from the knee joint, ankle or hip joint pain, and some which originate with back conditions, such as sciatica.
Sciatica leg pain can be severe and debilitating so it is important to see a chiropractor for sciatica treatment as soon as possible. A chiropractor will identify the exact location of the problem; whether it is related to a bulging disc between two particular vertebrae, or joint pain caused by injury.
Leg Pain Treatment
Treatment will vary depending on the cause of your pain. Chiropractors have many methods available, including:
> Chiropractic Adjustments
> DaBaoZha Adjustment
> Percussion Therapy
> Muscle release techniques
> Trigger point therapy (which is a technique for getting a frozen muscle to release itself)
> Identification of related injuries or inflammation
> Advice for avoiding future problems
> Long and short term treatment plans
A chiropractor will also include advice and guidance on lifestyle changes and will incorporate strengthening exercises and stretching into your treatment sessions.
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