What Causes Leg Pain?
The leg and thigh muscles are one of the biggest in the body. These thigh muscles and leg muscles require lots of oxygen and are used daily to walk, run, go upstairs, and basically provide mobility to the rest of the body. As such, leg pain can be associated with a variety of different injuries and ailments.
Leg pain can be caused by a pulled muscle, such as a pulled hamstring muscle. Leg pain can also radiate from the feet, such as in plantar fasciitis that can radiate from the heels up to the calves. Lower back pain can also cause leg pain in a condition known as sciatica. Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes compressed and sends shooting pain down the outer sides of the leg.
In addition, herniated discs and issues with the spine can also create lower back pain and leg pain.
How Can a Chiropractor Help?
Due to the many causes of leg pain, it’s important for a chiropractor on our team to properly diagnose the root cause of your leg pain. He or she will help do this through physical exams and asking questions about your pain. The chiropractor will then help provide the proper treatment for your leg pain, which can include spinal decompression using the Triton DTS to alleviate pressure from herniated discs and compressed nerves.
A chiropractor on our team can also conduct chiropractic adjustments to help realign the spine and relieve nerve compression. We additionally offer Class 4 laser therapy to reduce inflammation and accelerate healing, shockwave therapy for chronic muscle and soft tissue pain, and acupuncture to support natural pain relief.
Find Relief from Leg Pain
At SoCal Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic, we’ll help find the root cause of your leg pain so you can feel relief fast. Call us at (562) 321-5225 to schedule an appointment at our Downey, CA clinic.
What causes leg pain?
There are numerous causes of leg pain, some as simple as muscle cramps, strains and fatigue. Injury to your hips, knees, or ankles can result in leg pain, as can degeneration of spinal discs. Leg pain can also be caused by sciatica, a condition where the sciatic nerve is compressed, causing pain and other symptoms. The sciatic nerve is the longest nerve in your body. It extends from your lower back down to your feet. When this nerve is pinched, you can experience pain from your lower back through your hips and down your leg.
Why should I see a chiropractor for leg pain?
Chiropractors specialize in the relief of musculoskeletal pain, which is pain caused by strained or sprained muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves. Medical doctors often prescribe medication for painful musculoskeletal injuries. Our Downey, CA, chiropractor will use natural therapies and techniques to manage your pain, improve your condition and help you heal. We treat both your pain and the source of your pain naturally, without the use of drugs or resorting to invasive surgery.
How does a chiropractor treat leg pain?
Chiropractic leg pain treatment will depend on the cause of your pain and its severity. Reducing pain is our main priority. From there, we take measures to treat your condition so your body can heal. Some of the treatments we offer for leg pain include chiropractic adjustments, spinal decompression using the Triton DTS, Class 4 laser therapy, shockwave therapy, and acupuncture. Together, these therapies address both painful symptoms and the underlying cause of your condition to support lasting relief.
How can leg pain be prevented?
Before exercising or playing sports, take time to stretch and warm up your muscles to avoid cramps, muscle strains and other injuries. If you haven’t exercised in a while, start off slowly. Wearing supportive footwear is also important — properly fitted shoes or custom orthotics, like those available through Foot Levelers, can help reduce strain on your legs and spine.
See Our Downey, CA, Chiropractor for Leg Pain Treatment
To schedule a consultation at SoCal Spinal Decompression & Chiropractic, for leg pain diagnosis and treatment, call us today at (562) 321-5225.