HEALTH & WELLNESS The Newsletter About Your Health & Caring for Your Body
FIND NATURAL RELIEF FOR YOUR HIP, KNEE,AND LEG PAIN
Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are: • Arthritis
of motion and restore your function. A physical therapist can help screen out more severe problems and consult with your physician to get appropriate testing if needed. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilage may wear down, reducing the “buffer” between bones. In some cases, limited blood flow may cause bone tissue death, or necrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and significant restrictions in joints the condition may be severe and you should consult your physician. In some cases, limited blood flow may cause bone tissue death, or necrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and immobilized joints, the condition may be severe. What Are the Symptoms? While leg pain is noticeable by a slew of symptoms, several stick out. Aching or stiffness around the hip, groin, back or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems. A decreased range of motion can also be a sign of deeper problems which may later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivity can contribute to immobility—and later pain. If you’re limping, lurching or are experiencing bad balance, contact a physical therapist. While some hip, knee and leg pains go away, those lasting longer than several months may be hinting at a deeper issue.
• Tendonitis • Pinched nerves • Osteoporosis • Cancer
• Dislocation • Hip fracture • Sprains and strains
While some causes are more severe than others, a physical therapist is trained at identifying musculoskeletal dysfunctions in the hip, knee, and leg and developing a treatment plan to alleviate your pain, improve your range
Call Taylor Rehab to talk with your physical therapist today!
3. If further assessment is
1. Feel free to call us and ask to speak to your therapist.
2. Your therapist will tell you the possible causes of your pain as well as precautions you can take at home.
warranted, your therapist might recommend you come in for an appointment.
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