Leg Pain Treatment That Restores Movement
Minimally invasive care to relieve pain, restore mobility, and help you return to daily life
Understanding the Causes and Impact of Leg Pain
Leg pain can arise from various causes, including muscle or ligament strains, nerve compression, vascular conditions, or associated medical issues such as arthritis or neuropathy. It may present as sharp pain, aching, or cramping sensations.
This type of pain can significantly impair mobility, making everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs difficult. Over time, leg pain may interfere with sleep, work, and hobbies negatively affecting your overall quality of life.
Early intervention is essential to manage the root cause of leg pain. Conservative treatments like physical therapy, non-narcotic medications, and minimally invasive procedures can help address joint- and nerve-related sources of pain effectively.
Understanding the Causes and Impact of Leg Pain
Leg pain can arise from various causes, including muscle or ligament strains, nerve compression, vascular conditions, or associated medical issues such as arthritis or neuropathy. It may present as sharp pain, aching, or cramping sensations.
This type of pain can significantly impair mobility, making everyday activities like walking or climbing stairs difficult. Over time, leg pain may interfere with sleep, work, and hobbies negatively affecting your overall quality of life.
Early intervention is essential to manage the root cause of leg pain. Conservative treatments like physical therapy, non-narcotic medications, and minimally invasive procedures can help address joint- and nerve-related sources of pain effectively.
Causes of Leg Pain
Leg pain can result from natural wear over time, physical activity, or underlying medical conditions. These include:
✔ Musculoskeletal causes: Injuries to the muscles, tendons, or ligaments in the legs, or joint deterioration from conditions like arthritis or degenerative disc disease.
✔ Inflammatory causes: Disorders such as bursitis, tendonitis, or myositis may inflame the tissues supporting the leg.
✔ Vascular causes: Conditions like peripheral artery disease or deep vein thrombosis may restrict blood flow to the legs.
✔ Neuropathic causes: Nerve irritation or compression from issues like peripheral neuropathy, sciatica, or complex regional pain syndrome.
Leg Pain Correlated Conditions
Several underlying conditions may contribute to or worsen leg pain:
Arthritis
Degeneration in the cervical spine can affect sciatic nerve function, causing pain or stiffness that radiates to the legs.
Degenerative Disc Disease
Wear and tear on spinal discs can narrow the space around spinal nerves, leading to pain in the lumbar area, neck, and legs.
Peripheral Neuropathy
Damage to peripheral nerves can impair sensation and mobility in the legs.
Sciatica
Compression of lower back nerves may lead to shooting pain, numbness, or weakness in the legs.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
A chronic condition that causes severe nerve pain, which may begin in the leg and spread to other areas over time.
Treatment Options for Leg Pain
The ideal treatment will depend on the underlying condition and severity of symptoms. At Spinal Diagnostics, we offer a range of non-surgical, patient-centered therapies.
Minimally Invasive Intervention
These procedures offer alternatives to traditional surgery, using small incisions and resulting in shorter recovery times. For example, Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression (MILD®) relieves nerve pressure caused by spinal stenosis by removing a small portion of bone or tissue through a tiny incision.
Pain Management Procedures
These techniques aim to disrupt pain signals traveling to the brain:
✔ Radiofrequency ablation: Uses radio wave heat to reduce nerve irritation.
✔ Facet joint injections: Target spinal joints that may be compressing nearby nerves.
✔ Peripheral nerve blocks: Injected near affected nerves to block pain transmission.
Neuromodulation
Neuromodulation focuses on stimulating the nerves responsible for the pain signals sent to the brain, reducing the discomfort. For example, spinal cord stimulation uses electrical impulses to modify the nerve activity in the spine, stopping pain from being felt.
Injections
Epidural steroid injections help provide quick inflammation reduction and leg pain symptom relief. They target the nerves that send pain signals into the brain, almost instantly blocking them, providing temporary relief from pain. Unlike surgical procedures, injections reduce the risk of complications and recovery time.
Non-Opioid Medications
We prioritize non-opioid therapies to manage pain without risk of addiction. Options include:
✔ Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
✔ Topical analgesics
✔ Anticonvulsants
✔ Antidepressants
✔ Muscle relaxants
Therapies & Lifestyle Changes
Physical therapy and targeted exercises can improve mobility and reduce discomfort. Additional conservative treatments may include:
✔ Massage therapy
✔ Acupuncture
✔ Chiropractic care
Lifestyle changes also play an important role in managing leg pain. These include maintaining a healthy weight, using ergonomic seating, practicing good posture, and incorporating low-impact exercise into your routine.
Care That’s Close to Home
We offer care from two convenient clinic locations, making it easy to access expert medical support close to home.
Each facility is designed to provide a welcoming, safe, and efficient environment equipped with advanced technology and supported by a compassionate team dedicated to your well being.
Care That’s Close to Home
We offer care from two convenient clinic locations, making it easy to access expert medical support close to home.
Each facility is designed to provide a welcoming, safe, and efficient environment equipped with advanced technology and supported by a compassionate team dedicated to your well being.
Why Choose Spinal Diagnostics?
Patients choose Spinal Diagnostics for our comprehensive approach, accurate diagnostics, and compassionate care. We stay at the forefront of interventional procedures and are committed to improving your quality of life without opioids or invasive surgeries.
Proven Medical Expertise
We bring years of clinical experience in pain management and interventional procedures.
Constant Innovation
We use the latest techniques and technology to ensure safe, effective treatment.
Compassionate Care
We listen, understand, and treat every patient with empathy and respect.
Personalized Plans
Each treatment is tailored to your condition, goals, and lifestyle.
Explore the treatments that bring real relief.
Learn how our non-invasive solutions and personalized plans can help you feel better, faster.
Explore the treatments that bring real relief.
Learn how our non-invasive solutions and personalized plans can help you feel better, faster.
