Leg Pain Specialist

Leg Pain services offered in Kingwood, Kingwood, TX

Leg pain can significantly reduce your quality of life by restricting your ability to stay active or perform essential job duties. At the North Houston Pain Center in Kingwood, Texas, the experienced team of pain management specialists finds the cause of leg pain. They treat it to restore musculoskeletal function and your quality of life. Call the office today to learn more or schedule an appointment online.

Leg Pain Q & A

What is leg pain?

Leg pain can appear for various reasons. It’s an uncomfortable feeling in one or both of your legs that can feel crippling, reducing your ability to exercise or walk. Leg pain can go away over time or require medical intervention. See the North Houston Pain Center experts at the first sign of ongoing or severe leg discomfort.

What are the symptoms of leg pain?

The symptoms often associated with leg pain include:

Dull ache
Sharp discomfort
Tingling
Numbness
Burning
Shooting pain
Radiating discomfort
Weakness
Instability
Reduced range of motion
Limited mobility

Leg pain can be mild or severe; it can come and go or last indefinitely. Finding the root cause of leg pain is necessary to allow your North Houston Pain Center provider to treat it properly.

What are the risk factors for leg pain?

Common leg pain risk factors include:

Older age
Joint problems
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Sciatica
Strains
Sprains
Fractures
Tendinitis
Knee injuries
Herniated discs
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
Varicose veins
Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
Peripheral neuropathy
Shin splints
Spinal stenosis (narrowed spinal canal)
Bone cancer

You can develop leg pain because of a chronic disease, being in a car accident, playing sports, or falling down. You might suffer a leg injury while working at a physically demanding job.

How does my provider diagnose the cause of leg pain?

To find out what’s causing your discomfort, the North Houston Pain Center specialists review your medical history, symptoms, and habits. They complete a physical exam, checking your vital signs. They could order blood tests, an imaging procedure (X-rays, an MRI, or a CT scan), nerve testing, and other diagnostic efforts.

How is leg pain treated?

Common leg pain treatments include:

Home remedies

Home remedies for leg pain include rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE). You might also wear a brace, cast, or boot while a leg injury heals.

Injections

The North Houston Pain Center offers several injections to relieve swelling, stimulate cell regeneration and healing, or adequately lubricate painful joints in your legs.

Physical therapy

The North Houston Pain Center team could refer you to physical therapy to help you recover from a painful injury.

Surgery

You might need surgery to repair an injury or age-related wear that causes leg pain. The North Houston Pain Center team offers various procedures that provide long-lasting relief.

To eliminate leg pain and get you back on your feet, schedule an appointment today with North Houston Pain Center by phone or online.