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Leg
Pain can come from many different causes. The first thing
is to determine which part of the leg is affected. Pain
down the back of the thigh could indicate a hamstring problem
or a bulging disc. Pain in the Hip and groin area could
indicate arthritic pain. Pain in the buttock and thigh extending
toward the lower leg laterally could indicate a sciatic
problem. Once we figure out the cause of the pain, the proper
course of treatment is more logical as each condition has
its own solution.
One
area not covered in other pages of this website is poor
circulation. I have many patients who have leg pain upon
walking. This can be indicative of lumbar stenosis or a
lower extremity circulatory disorder. Circulatory disorders
are very common as people age. If you find that you are
unable to walk as well as you did a few years ago, you may
need treatment for a circulatory problem. Diagnosis of a
circulatory disorder is complicated, because you have to
rule out poor heart function, making sure the blood pressure
and heart-rate are adequate.
Treatment
for a circulatory problem is often accomplished using electrical
muscle stimulation. We use interferential muscle stimulation
from the lower back to the leg and foot. This has proven
to be extremely beneficial in that it tones the muscles
of the leg which improves circulation in the leg. This is
effective in patients who have diabetes with leg pain due
to the poor circulation.
Call
us at 408-739-2273 to make an appointment
today.
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