Leg and foot pain can interfere with every step you take in life. If you are suffering from either type of discomfort, let the team at Total Health Center of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI diagnose your symptoms and develop a treatment plan for relief.

Diagnosing and Treating Foot and Leg Pain With Physical Therapy

Your feet and legs support your body weight and movement every single day. When either or both are in pain, it can make everything difficult. However, there is hope for a natural and lasting recovery. Learn below how physical therapists like those at Total Health Center in Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI can help diagnose and treat your leg and foot pain.

Common Causes of Pain in the Legs and Feet

Many issues can lead to pain in the lower limbs, including but not limited to:

• Sprains and strains
• Achilles tendinitis
• Plantar fasciitis
• Fractures
• Knee injuries
• Hip injuries

Diagnosis of Pain and Symptoms

When you visit a physical therapist, there are several steps involved in assessing the reason for your visit.

• Gathering health history: The first step is to understand when the pain started, how the injury occurred, and the activities you perform each day. Your physical therapist will also discuss your treatment goals.
• Observing your movements: You’ll typically be asked to walk around and perform certain activities that help the therapist determine what is causing your pain.
• Additional tests: Your physical therapist will also have you complete certain movements to evaluate your strength, flexibility, posture, range of motion and more. When necessary, they will recommend other tests, such as X-rays and MRIs.

Treating Foot and Leg Pain

After gathering information and performing tests, your therapist will provide a diagnosis of your condition or injury. They can then work with you to develop a progressive treatment plan that addresses the issue through natural methods. Assessments will be performed throughout the treatment process to measure progress and make adjustments when necessary.

Learn more about how our team at Total Health Center in Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI can help you find relief from leg and foot pain by scheduling an appointment. You can reach our Battle Creek, MI location by calling (269) 968-0888, or contact our Lake Odessa office at (616) 374-0099.