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Suggest Treatment For Leg And Ankles Pain
Hi. I am a physical therapist and have checked the following for my husband s leg pain. He has pain in the distal lateral leg, normal foot and ankle strength, normal hip, knee strength. I tested the following.: ruled out knee or able causes, fib moving fine, no tenderness with palpating leg. -homan s ROM all normal. Tried trunk flexion and prone on elbows. No change. Pain is nervy and comes in waves. No obvious tenderness in hips or back. Supine seems to stretch out relief episodes.
Mon, 1 May 2023
Hi,
Based on the information you provided, it seems your husband is experiencing leg pain unrelated to any obvious musculoskeletal or joint issues. Nervy pain that comes in waves may indicate a nerve-related issue such as sciatica, characterized by pain radiating from the lower back down the leg.
If your husband's pain is not responding to conservative measures such as rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers, it may be necessary to seek medical evaluation from a doctor or specialist. Depending on the suspected cause of the pain, treatment may involve physical therapy, prescription medication, or other interventions such as nerve blocks or surgery.
It is also important to rule out any underlying medical conditions that may be contributing to the pain, such as diabetes or peripheral artery disease. A comprehensive medical evaluation may be necessary to determine the best course of treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
Based on the information you provided, it seems your husband is experiencing leg pain unrelated to any obvious musculoskeletal or joint issues. Nervy pain that comes in waves may indicate a nerve-related issue such as sciatica, characterized by pain radiating from the lower back down the leg.
If your husband's pain is not responding to conservative measures such as rest, ice, and over-the-counter pain relievers, it may be necessary to seek medical evaluation from a doctor or specialist. Depending on the suspected cause of the pain, treatment may involve physical therapy, prescription medication, or other interventions such as nerve blocks or surgery.
It is also important to rule out any underlying medical conditions that may be contributing to the pain, such as diabetes or peripheral artery disease. A comprehensive medical evaluation may be necessary to determine the best course of treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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