When you think about chiropractic care, back pain treatment may be the first thing that comes to mind. However, at Back To Health Wellness Center in Sarasota, we treat a variety of painful conditions, including leg pain.
Types of Leg Pain that Chiropractic Care Can Treat
Musculoskeletal Pain
Musculoskeletal pain is the most common type of leg pain seen by chiropractors. This type of pain includes any pain caused by problems with the muscles, joints, bones, tendons, or ligaments. Common types of musculoskeletal pain are strains, sprains, arthritis, tendonitis, fractures, and bruises.
Neurological Leg Pain
Neurological leg pain is caused by the nerves within the body. This type of pain includes neuropathy, also known as nerve damage, due to conditions like diabetes or injuries. Compression of the sciatic nerve, which begins in the spine and travels down each leg, or restless leg syndrome can also trigger this type of pain.
Vascular Leg Pain
Vascular leg pain is caused by issues in the vascular system, including the veins. Deep vein thrombosis, varicose veins, infections, and cellulitis cause this type of pain.
Leg Pain Treatments
Your chiropractor has several options for treating leg pain. Treatment will begin by diagnosing the underlying cause of your leg pain. The source of pain may be your legs, feet, or back.
Chiropractic Adjustment
The chiropractic adjustment is often the first step in treating leg pain. Misalignment in your spine can lead to pain in your legs and back. A spinal adjustment corrects this misalignment, allowing your nervous system to function properly and relieving musculoskeletal pain due to misalignment.
In addition to adjusting the spine, your chiropractor may adjust other joints in the body, including the ankles, hips, and knees. Misalignment in these areas can also cause leg pain because the body can't function properly.
Therapeutic Exercises
Your chiropractor may recommend therapeutic exercises as well. They will teach you how to perform these exercises correctly. Then, you can continue to perform them at home. This can improve strength and flexibility, as well as help relieve pain.
Massage Therapy
Massage therapy can also help relieve leg pain. Massage therapy is a great way to relieve muscle tension and helps maintain alignment after chiropractic adjustments. It also improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and speeds healing.
Laser Therapy
Laser therapy uses a cold laser to provide relief. Infrared light penetrates deep into your cells, which triggers their natural healing ability. This reduces pain, inflammation, and tension.
Leg Pain Treatment at Back To Health Wellness Center
If you are experiencing leg pain in Sarasota, contact Back To Health Wellness Center at (941) 351-2555. Our chiropractor can diagnose the underlying cause of your leg pain, and provide effective treatment.