When you think of chiropractic care, you probably think of back pain. At Core Chiropractic and Wellness, in Pella, IA, we also treat a variety of other conditions, including leg pain.
Common Causes and Types of Leg Pain
There are different types of leg pain. These include musculoskeletal and neurological.
Musculoskeletal pain includes the body's joints, bones, muscles, tendons, and ligaments. This type of pain can be caused by overuse, personal injury, or car accident injury. Fractures, sprains, and arthritis are examples of this type of pain.
Neurological pain is caused when the nerves are affected. Sciatica and neuropathy are examples of this type of pain.
Chiropractic Treatment for Leg Pain
Chiropractors focus on treating the underlying cause of pain, rather than the symptoms. Once the chiropractor has diagnosed the cause of your pain, we will develop a treatment plan to help correct the problem.
Chiropractic Adjustment
We might recommend a chiropractic adjustment for leg pain. Misalignment of your spine or joints can cause unnecessary stress on your body which might lead to pain.
Proper alignment may help your body to function properly and in balance. Chiropractic adjustments can help relieve pain, help reduce inflammation, help your body heal, and help reduce your risk of injury in the future.
Stretching and Strengthening Exercises
A chiropractor on our team may also recommend stretching and strengthening exercises to help relieve your leg pain. We will teach you how to do these exercises. You can then continue to do them at home.
These exercises might help strengthen weak muscles, improve flexibility and range of motion, and decrease inflammation. These exercises can also help reduce your risk of injury and pain in the future.
Myofascial Release and Trigger Point Therapy
Myofascia is located throughout the body. It's a type of soft tissue that connects and surrounds your muscles. When this tissue becomes tight, it might cause pain in the muscles in the area. Myofascial release uses deep pressure similar to massage to release tension, which might help relieve pain as well.
Trigger point therapy uses pressure in specific areas, known as trigger points, to relieve pain and tension.
Get Chiropractic Care for a Personal Injury, Car Accident Injury, and Sciatica
If you are experiencing leg pain in Pella, IA, contact us at Core Chiropractic and Wellness. We offer treatments for leg pain, including chiropractic adjustment, spinal decompression, and active release therapy. Call us at (641) 204-0029 to get chiropractic care for a personal injury, car accident injury, or sciatica.
