{"id":7420,"date":"2019-06-28T06:41:36","date_gmt":"2019-06-28T06:41:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=7420"},"modified":"2021-04-14T16:49:24","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T16:49:24","slug":"25-known-causes-of-leg-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/25-known-causes-of-leg-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"25 Known Causes of Leg Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Leg pain<\/a> can develop gradually or suddenly. When it occurs, it can be in all parts of the leg or localized, such as in your shins or knees.
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When you have leg pain, it may be a tingling, aching, sharp, or dull pain. Most leg pain is irritating, but it will affect your ability to walk or bear weight on it. It may be confusing to know how leg pain occurs, but there are eight known causes of leg pain. Most causes of leg pain are injuries, wear, and tear, or diseases.
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A lot of the time’s leg pain can\u2019t be prevented, but in other cases, it can. In order to find out the real reason why you\u2019re having leg pain in the first place is by going to your doctor.
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The doctor will be able to tell you what is contributing to your leg pain, so you can take steps to relieve the pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. A broken leg will cause you to have leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you break your leg, the bones in your legs are broken, which are causing the pain and swelling. You won\u2019t be able to walk or bear weight on it. The only way you can get around is by using crutches or a wheelchair.
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Your doctor will more than likely prescribe pain medication <\/a>to help with the pain. If you decide to bear weight on it, the pain in your leg will get worse. Your broken leg will eventually heal, but in the meantime, once the pain medication wears off, you will feel the pain. Even if you accidentally put weight on your leg, you will feel a tingling sensation.
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The doctor will more than likely place a cast around your leg so that the bone can heal itself. Also, avoid hitting it against anything because the pain will just come back even if you have taken a pain pill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. A hamstring injury can cause you to have leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Hamstring injuries come from overusing the leg. For instance, if you haven\u2019t warmed up properly because doing an exercise<\/a>, there is a chance you will pull your hamstring.
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Some physical activities are so competitive that it can cause a person to overextend their leg that their hamstring will snap. When this happens, they will feel a tingling sensation in their leg. A person will know that they have a hamstring injury is when they walk and their lower buttocks hurt. If they bend over, the person will feel pain in the thigh area.
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A hamstring injury can heal on its own. It just depends on severe it is. By allowing your leg to rest is the best medicine when it comes to a hamstring injury. The more you work on an injured hamstring, it will take longer for it to heal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Shin splints cause leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shin splints occur when you overuse the bones, tendons, and muscles. For instance, when you run on hard surfaces for long periods of time it can cause shin splints. It will cause pain in the lower leg.
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Shin splints can be healed and there is no medical treatment <\/a>needed. In order to heal it, you can ice and rest your leg. You don\u2019t want to run or do any physical activity while you have a shin splint. It will cause the shin splint to get worse and take it longer to heal. It is also a good idea to take over-the-counter pain relievers, such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen.
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When you ice your shin splints, ice it for about 15 minutes three times a day. Elevate your leg while icing and keep it elevated as much as possible during the day. Also, try not to walk on it too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Night leg cramps are a cause of your leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Night leg cramps <\/a>are pains that occur only at night. The pains are more localized to the calves but can appear in the feet or thighs. Night leg cramps are very painful and make your legs feel tight and knotted. The pain usually lasts between several seconds to several minutes.
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When you have night cramps, you want to stay in the position you in because it\u2019ll make the pain worse if you try to make any sudden movements. If you do try to move your leg, just move it enough, so that it\u2019s not on top of the other one.
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Sometimes if your leg is in a bad position, it can cause you to have pain. Just take your leg out of the covers and lie there until the pain goes away. There is no need to take pain medication because it will eventually go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Rheumatoid arthritis can contribute to leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It is a chronic inflammatory joint disorder that can affect your bones in your legs. When you have rheumatoid arthritis, there will be pain and swelling of the joints.
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The pain can be from mild to severe<\/a>, but you won\u2019t be able to walk or bear weight on your leg. You can rub topical analgesics ointment on your leg and take over-the-counter pain medication. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but when an episode occurs, there are things that can be done to help relieve the pain. Your leg pain will get worse when you do a physical activity, such as walking.
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You won\u2019t be able to walk too far before you start having pain. You\u2019ll need to sit down before you can go any further. In fact, you won\u2019t be able to walk briskly. You\u2019ll have to walk slowly to avoid any sudden pain.
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6. Sprains can cause leg pain because there is a torn ligament. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sprains <\/a>occur when there is trauma or when the joint is overextended. For instance, a pedestrian is struck by a car, his or her leg will overextend and cause a sprain.
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A sprain is just as painful as a broken leg. There can be swelling in addition to the pain. In order to get relief from a sprain, you\u2019ll need to ice it a few times a day, rest the injury, and place a splint over it. When you have a sprain, you can\u2019t do any physical activity because it\u2019ll make the pain worse. With a sprain, the pain will more than likely be in your knee.
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There will be a tingling sensation in the back of the knee. If the sprain isn\u2019t severe, all you will need to do is self-treat it, but if it\u2019s severe, surgery may be needed to fix the torn ligament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Stress fractures are a cause of your leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Stress <\/a>fractures occur when you run for long distances or jump up and down repeatedly. When you do this, you are overusing your joints and causing small cracks in the bones. It will become difficult to walk on the foot.
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Depending on how severe the fracture is, you may need to use crutches or wear a cast. While you have a stress fracture, you won\u2019t be able to do any physical activities. Even low-impact exercising shouldn\u2019t be done. Anything you do that involves placing weight on your foot will cause you to have pain. It will take at least six weeks before you\u2019re able to get back to doing any physical activity.
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Placing ice, elevating the foot, and taking over-the-counter pain-relieving medication will help to heal a stress fracture the quickest. Once it heals, you may want to change the type of activity you do to prevent another stress fracture.
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8. Varicose veins can cause leg pain. <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It can cause the legs to have a heavy, tingling, and throbbing feeling. When the pain occurs, it is a good idea to elevate the legs. This will also allow an increase in blood circulation in the legs. Some varicose vein<\/a> sufferers can get blood clots or swelling. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to elevate the legs as much as possible.
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When you\u2019re in bed, place two pillows under your legs to prevent the legs from having blood clots. There is really nothing that can be done about varicose veins besides surgery. Surgery is only needed if the leg pain becomes severe. Women usually suffer more from varicose veins than men. Besides elevating the legs, wearing support hoses will help as well.
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Support hoses allow blood to circulate through the legs properly and reduce swelling and pain. Some doctors will prescribe women to wear support hoses, so she doesn\u2019t have to deal with discomfort throughout the day.
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9. Achilles Tendonitis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This injury occurs due to the overuse of the Achilles tendon<\/a>. Runners are the highest risk group for this condition, and it typically occurs when they start to increase their daily mileage in preparation for a marathon. People who play sports on the weekends may also find that they develop Achilles tendonitis due to the exertion placed on the ligament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Achilles tendonitis affects the Achilles tendon, the thick band of tissue extending from the ankle to the base of the calve muscle. The Achilles tendon is the largest ligament in the body, and injury to this area results in pain when flexing the foot. As a result of the condition, many people find it challenging to walk without feeling pain, and some cases may be so severe that the affected individual needs to use crutches to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are experiencing the effects of Achilles tendonitis should rest and limit movement until the ligament recovers. In most cases, taking three weeks off of your regular training schedule will help return the Achilles to health.
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10. ACL Tear<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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ACL tears occur Due to a sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament which is one of the major ligaments in the knee joint the ACL injury <\/a>occurs typically during sports that involve sudden changes of stops and directions which can include jumping and landing. If you complete or trained in football basketball or downhill skiing, for example, then you are putting yourself at risk of this injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the injury occurs, the affected individual may notice a pop in the knee, followed by extreme swelling in the joint. After the injury, the affected individual may find that the knee becomes unstable, and they may experience pain when loading the joint. The swelling associated with an ACL tear may also produce heat emanating from the surface of the skin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the extent of the injury, the patient may require surgery to repair the torn ACL. The rehabilitation period for the ligament may range from between 6 weeks to six months, depending on the extent of the damage. Doctors treat this injury using anti-inflammatories and painkillers to see the patient’s symptoms and speed up recovery.
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11. Baker’s Cyst<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who train and compete actively in sports may sustain an injury from time to time that involves the knee joint. This injury may hyperextend the knee, resulting in damage to the ligaments <\/a>and meniscus in the joint.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the injury, the affected individual may find that they develop a cyst at the back of the knee. The cyst, commonly known as a Baker’s cyst, protrudes from the rear of the knee, causing symptoms of discomfort in the affected individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baker’s cysts occur due to problems with the cartilage or ligaments of the knee and require rest to recover from the injury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The swelling and inflammation associated with a Baker’s cyst produce symptoms of discomfort and pain in the affected individual, as well as stiffness in the knee and the inability to fully flex the joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients dealing with a Baker’s cyst require rest to initiate the healing process, and if the patient does not receive the necessary rest, then they can expect an exacerbation and their symptoms. In some cases, a Baker’s cyst may not cause any pain symptoms at all, and the condition may heal by itself after a few weeks.
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12. Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Ankylosing spondylosis<\/a> is an inflammatory disease that causes degeneration of the vertebrae in the spine over time. The affected patient may experience the fusion of the vertebra resulting in a forward hunched posture. In some cases, the condition may affect the ribs causing the patient difficulty with breathing deeply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ankylosing spondylitis affects men more often than it does women, and signs of the condition typically start in early adulthood. The inflammation associated with the disease may spread to other parts of the body, and patients may begin to find that they experience difficulty with moving their legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spondylitis is an inflammatory condition with no cure, and the affected individual will experience a steady decline in their skeletal health throughout their life. Patients require physical therapy and medication to manage the symptoms of their condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Early signs of spondylitis include pain in the hips and lower back, especially in the morning when rising from bed or after extensive activities.
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13. Bursitis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The bursa is a fluid-filled sac protecting the tendons, bones, and muscles around the joints. Bursitis <\/a>describes a condition where the bursa experiences inflammation as a result of repetitive motion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common areas for the development of bursitis in the lower limbs include the hips, knees, and ankles. Patients who are dealing with a case of bursitis find that they experience pain when flexing the affected joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While bursitis is common in athletes and sportspeople, the condition also affects seniors, and those individuals dealing with the onset of degenerative bone disease – such as arthritis. Most cases of bursitis resolve on their own in a few weeks provided that the patient rests the affected joint, and they don’t re-injure the affected area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors treat bursitis using over-the-counter medications, such as anti-inflammatories and painkillers. However, in most cases, the patient may get some relief from the use of ice and cold compresses on the affected area to reduce swelling and inflammation associated with the condition.
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14. Chronic Exertional Compartment Syndrome <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This painful condition produces swelling <\/a>and pain in muscles and nerves, affecting the movement of the legs. Anyone of any age can develop the disorder, but it’s far more common in runners and athletes that are undergoing training for competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome does respond to holistic treatments and modifications to activity levels. However, if the patient does not experience relief from stretching icing and massage, then they may have to speak to the doctor for medications to treat the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, your doctor may recommend surgery to treat the condition, and in most cases, the patient will make a full recovery and be able to return to their chosen sport. Symptoms of chronic exertional compartment syndrome include a burning, aching, or cramping pain in the hips, knees, or ankles. The patient may also experience tightness in the affected leg or tingling and numbing sensations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chronic exertional compartment syndrome can also occur in the same compartment of both legs at the same time.
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15. Claudication <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This condition occurs due to limitations and blood flow that occur during exercise. Sometimes referred to as intermittent claudication<\/a>, this disorder typically affects the blood vessels found in the legs. The first symptoms of the condition happen when you’re exercising, but as it worsens, the affected individual finds that pain symptoms occur when they are resting as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms of the condition may also show up as a warning of peripheral artery disease. This disease causes issues with circulation supplying blood to the legs. Peripheral artery disease is a potentially severe circulation issue that requires immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Symptoms of claudication include pain when exercising, and the affected individual may feel signs of discomfort in the calves’ thighs, hips, or feet. Patients may also find that they experience intermittent symptoms of pain that come and go depending on the strenuous nature of the activity in which they are participating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients that experience weak circulation may also develop sores on the lower legs feet and toes, due to the drop in blood flow.
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16. Growing Pains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many children experience the onset of growing pains during their formative years. The symptoms of pain associated with the condition cause an aching or throbbing in the legs, and many patients report that the symptoms occur in the quadriceps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growth pains may affect both legs, and they typically occur during the night. In some cases, the pain symptoms <\/a>may be so severe that they wake the child from sleep. While medical professionals refer to these pains as growing pains, there is no medical evidence to suggest that the pain occurs due to the growth of the child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Growing pains may occur due to a lowering of the pain threshold or due to psychological problems as well. Unfortunately, there is no treatment available for growing pains, and the use of painkillers and anti-inflammatories may only provide limited relief. Some children may experience comfort from their symptoms by using heating pads on sore muscles.
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18. Herniated Disk <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discs protect the vertebral joints in the spine. These discs are soft, and when the affected individual experiences pressure or force on the spine, they may rupture. This condition is called a herniation and creates a significant amount of pain in the back and legs of the affected individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Herniated discs may also trap nerves in the lumbar spine that lead down to the lower legs. As a result of a pinched nerve<\/a>, the patient may find that they experience significant amounts of pain shooting down the back of the legs and into the feet. In some cases, herniation is may be so severe that the patient has to confine themselves to the use of crutches or a wheelchair to get around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In severe cases, the patient may require surgery to replace the damaged disc and release the trapped nerve that is causing pain issues. In most cases, surgery is successful, and the patient will have to spend three to six months in recovery to strengthen the spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The majority of herniated discs occur in the lumbar spine, and doctors may believe this happens due to people spending too much time in a seated position.
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19. Muscle Cramp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This condition describes a sudden involuntary contraction <\/a>of the muscles in the legs. Muscle cramps vary in their intensity and severity. Affected individuals may experience either mild twitching of the legs, or a complete tensing of the upper or lower limbs, that leads to sensations of extreme pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In some cases, muscle cramps can strike at the most unexpected of times. The majority of cases occur during the daytime when the affected individual is in motion. The condition also affects athletes that do not warm up sufficiently before practice or competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 In some cases, patients may find that they experience muscle cramping at night while they are asleep. The pain associated with a cramp may wake them up from their sleep, and it’s common for people over the age of 40 years old to experience this cramping in the calf muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, muscle cramps dissipate by themselves with no need for medical attention. However, the affected individual may gain some relief from by placing a heating pad on the affected leg. The use of over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatories is not necessary to deal with this condition.
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20. Patellar Tendonitis 
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The patella is the tendon attaching the kneecap to the shin. This tendon works in collaboration with the muscles in the thigh to allow you to hyperextend the joint when running, kicking and jumping. Patellar tendonitis – which is also known by the moniker, “jumper’s knee,” is a common injury in athletes that participate in jumping sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patellar tendonitis <\/a>creates symptoms of pain in the ligament that occur when the athlete places pressure on the front of the foot. If left unmanaged and untreated, the tendonitis spreads to other ligaments in the knee. As a result, the affected individual may find that they experience limitations with walking and running.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For most athletes and sportspeople, treatment of the condition involves physiotherapy to strengthen the tendons and muscles in the knee joint. In most cases, the athlete makes a full recovery, provided that they take sufficient rest and recovery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors may issue over-the-counter painkillers and anti-inflammatories to assist with the management of the condition.
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21. Sacroiliitis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sacroiliitis is an inflammation <\/a>of one or both of the sacroiliac joints. These joints connect the pelvis and lower lumbar spine. The condition may cause severe pain, in the lower back or buttocks, extending down one or both of the lower limbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients may notice a worsening and their condition after standing for prolonged periods or climbing stairs. The situation is challenging to diagnose for medical professionals because it’s often mistaken for other diseases or conditions affecting the lower lumbar spine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors may often confuse this condition with arthritis of the lumbar spine, known as spondylosis. Treatment for sacroiliitis involves the use of medications to manage pain and inflammation, as well as physical therapy to restore the mobility of the legs and lower lumbar spine. Patients dealing with the condition may find that they start to be more weight on the unaffected limb, resulting in changes to posture and imbalances in the hip muscles.
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22. Sciatica <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Patients who are dealing with sciatica experience pain along the pathway of the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve stretches from the lower lumbar spine through the hip joint. As the nerve passes through the hip, it engages with the piriformis muscle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When the affected individual experiences a tightening of the piriformis muscle<\/a>, it results in a pinching of the sciatic nerve. As a result, the patient may find that their experience shooting pains down the back of the leg from the buttocks to the knee. In most cases, this pain is disabling, forcing the patient to sit down and take the weight off of their legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most effective way of managing sciatic pain is stretching. Affected individuals should seek consultation with a physical therapist that can show them stretches to relieve the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, the use of anti-inflammatories and painkillers are not necessary to manage the effects of this condition. However, should the patient still experience pain even after stretching for prolonged periods, then they may require surgery to relieve the tension and the piriformis muscle and return the sciatic nerve to normal health.
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23. Osteoarthritis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis <\/a>is one of the most common forms of arthritis, affecting millions of Americans. This degenerative bone disease occurs when the cartilage cushioning the ends of the bones wears away over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis is common in adults over the age of 60-years old. It’s very uncommon to see the effects of this disease in younger people, but it does happen. When osteoarthritis occurs in young, healthy adults, it’s called early-onset osteoarthritis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Osteoarthritis can occur in any joint in the body, but it’s more common to occur in joints that experience excessive wear throughout the life of the affected individual. Runners, weightlifters, and other sportspeople may find that they develop osteoarthritis in the lower back hips knees and ankles. The pain symptoms associated with the condition occur due to the production of osteophytes. Osteophytes are small bone spurs that occur on the edges of the bone, due to damage to the joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors treat the condition using prescription-strength painkillers and anti-inflammatories.  Unfortunately, there is no cure for this degenerative bone disease, and affected individuals will have to learn to manage the effects of the disorder.
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24. Torn Meniscus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A meniscus tear is one of the most common injuries affecting athletes and sportspeople. Any activity or sport that involves sudden changes in direction, such as football, hockey, or basketball, may result in a meniscus tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The injury typically occurs when the athlete experiences rotating force on the knee, while the foot remains in a fixed position. As a result of the inertia involved in the injury, the cartilage protecting the bones of the tibia and femur may experience a tear. Each of the knees has two menisci, which cushion the bones from impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Patients experiencing a meniscus tear may find that they have trouble hyperextending the knee, and experience severe symptoms of pain when placing pressure on the affected leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors refer patients to an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation of the injury. The surgeon will check the stability of the knee to look for any signs of ligament tears, as these are common occurrences alongside a meniscus tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The surgeon <\/a>may choose to operate to clean up the meniscus and return the knee to a full range of motion.
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25. Spinal Stenosis <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This condition describes a narrowing of the gaps between the spine<\/a>, placing pressure on the nerves. Spinal stenosis is most common in the lower lumbar spine, but it also occurs in the neck as well. Those patients that experience spinal stenosis in the lumbar spine may find that the degeneration of the discs traps nerves leading to the legs, causing pain symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people with spinal stenosis may not even notice their condition until later in life. Typically, the disease affects people over the age of 65-years old, and many of them already suffer from disorders such as osteoarthritis as well. Spinal stenosis may cause tingling in the lower limbs and a loss of feeling in the toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various classifications for spinal stenosis, with the type affecting the lower limbs being lumbar stenosis. There is no cure for this condition, and doctors treat patients using prescription-strength anti-inflammatories and painkillers to manage symptoms.
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