Is leg and foot pain making life too much of a challenge? Dr. Mohinder Chawdry and the team at Total Health Center of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI are committed to helping you find the relief you deserve.

Treating Leg and Foot Pain

Your legs and feet are heavily involved with your daily life. From the moment your feet touch the floor until you crawl back into bed, they are hard at work supporting you. It’s not unusual that they would be in pain – but that doesn’t make pain okay. And it doesn’t mean you’re stuck with it. Below, Dr. Chawdry and the team at Total Health Center of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI share common causes of leg and foot pain and how they can be treated.

What Causes Pain In the Legs and Feet?

There are many different issues that can cause pain in your feet and legs. Sometimes, it’s simply that you’ve been on them too long. This is normal for people who work in environments such as hospitals and restaurants. Other times, it can be a more serious issue, such as a ligament injury, plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon injuries, or fractures.

How Is Foot and Leg Pain Treated?

Treatment revolves around the cause of your pain. In cases where you have simply been on your feet too long, you can typically relieve your pain by resting at home. Soaking your feet in warm water can also help.

However, when the cause of pain is overuse or an injury like a sprain or fracture, professional treatment is important. Below are some common techniques used, depending on your needs.

• Ultrasound therapy: Ultrasound therapy is a technique that sends sound waves into the tissues. It helps to break up tension, stimulate the healing process, and relieve pain and inflammation. It’s very effective in enhancing the recovery of issues such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendon injuries, and even rehabilitation after surgery.
• Massage therapy: Therapeutic massage can reduce pain and inflammation, increase blood flow, improve range of motion, and enhance healing from injuries.
• Therapeutic exercises: Balancing, stretching, strengthening, and lengthening exercises can be combined to speed up recovery, relieve pain, and prevent injuries in the future.
• Lifestyle or activity modifications: Making adjustments to footwear, exercise or types of activities, and more can all be crucial in recovery and relief. These modifications are recommended according to the individual’s unique needs.

Find relief from your leg and foot pain by visiting Dr. Chawdry and the team at Total Health Center of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI. Call our Battle Creek office at (269) 968-0888 or our Lake Odessa office at (616) 374-0099.