Ottawa Arm and Leg Pain Relief | Expert Physiotherapy & Chiropractic
Comprehensive Care for Arm and Leg Pain in Ottawa
- Personalized treatment plans designed for effective arm and leg pain relief.
- Expert physiotherapy & chiropractic care by Ottawa specialists.
- Advanced techniques to reduce discomfort and restore mobility.
Millions of people experience arm and leg pain each year.
Our arms and legs are our most mobile parts—and this mobility can sometimes cause pain. Whether it’s muscle pain, overuse, or even issues affecting peripheral blood flow to the limbs, our expert physiotherapists and chiropractors work to identify the potential causes and provide tailored treatment.
Common Causes of Arm and Leg Pain
Common causes of arm and leg pain include overuse, sports injuries, and even vascular issues that cause pain in the limbs. For example, reduced blood flow to the legs—often associated with claudication—can contribute to leg pain. Our chiropractor and/ or physiotherapist carefully assesses these factors so we can design a targeted treatment plan.
Referred Pain
Sometimes another issue in your body is sending pain signals in your arms or legs. A common example of it is a pain in the left arm as an early sign of a heart attack. Similarly, inflamed gallbladders can cause shoulder pain.
Vertebral Subluxations
It is the misalignment, or dislocation, of the bones of the spine. When bones are misaligned, the surrounding tissues and nerves become irritated and unable to move normally. This causes pain in the arms, legs, and lower back.
Arthritis
Osteoarthritis results from the wearing away of the protective cushion in between your bones. The condition develops during middle age and results in a lack of motion and constant pain in the joints.
Bursitis
It is painful swelling around the joints in your shoulders, elbows, knees, and feet. This condition results when you put too much pressure on the bursae, the small fluid-filled sacks that cushion between bones and muscles. Bursitis results from repetitive motion and poor posture.
Tendonitis
It is the inflammation of connective tissues between muscles and bones. It causes joint pain, stiffness, and a limited range of motion in the arms and legs. It occurs most commonly in the shoulder, biceps, elbow, hand, wrist, thumb, calf, knee, or ankle.
Frozen Shoulder
This condition is caused by inflammation of the shoulder capsule. The patient may experience severe pain, which results in stiffness and a gradual loss of motion.
Arm And Leg Pain Solutions
There are effective treatment options for managing arm and leg pain. After determining the potential causes, you may benefit from a range of solutions—from physical therapy and chiropractic care to advanced techniques like shockwave therapy. Our multidisciplinary approach in Ottawa is designed to reduce your discomfort, restore function, and prevent pain from recurring. Our solutions to manage pain may include a combination of strategies and treatments.
This therapy uses acoustic waves that promote the repair and regeneration of tendons, bones, and various soft tissues throughout the body.
Strategic placement of needles will improve blood flow and endorphin release, reduce anxiety, and block pain signals to reduce discomfort.
This therapy uses acoustic waves that promote the repair and regeneration of tendons, bones, and various soft tissues throughout the body.
These are specially designed for your feet to help to ensure proper alignment and motion of your body. Aiding proper posture to avoid over-stressing your back and hips.
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Custom Tailored Treatment Plan
You might not notice how frequently you use your arms and legs until they experience pain. Being the most mobile parts of your body, they are susceptible to various musculoskeletal conditions—from overuse to injuries that restrict blood flow or lead to joint pain. Our Ottawa specialists develop a custom treatment plan to address your unique symptoms and improve overall mobility.
- Our treatment plans are based on evidence-informed studies, and our diagnoses are accurate due to our thorough medical examination. Accurate diagnoses, when communicated early, always yield faster recovery and better prognosis.
- We recommend chiropractic care when you are faced with a new head and neck trauma since acute injuries respond faster with hands-on manual care. Chronic injuries often require physiotherapy to recorrect abnormal patterns.
- Target the pain first with chiropractic and then minimize the risk for future re-injury and correct underlying abnormal movement patterns through physiotherapy care.
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Vascular Factors in Arm and Leg Pain
In some patients, arm and leg pain may be linked to vascular conditions. For instance, claudication is pain caused by narrowed arteries that restrict blood flow to the legs. This intermittent claudication is often a sign of underlying atherosclerosis. Although these issues are more common in older adults, early signs can appear even in active individuals. If you experience pain during exercise or notice that your legs or arms feel cold, it’s important to seek an accurate diagnosis.
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Treatments
- Sports Injuries
- Ankle Sprains
- Hamstring Strains
- Shin Splints
- Back & Neck Pain Relief
- Headache Relief
- General Pain & Tingling
Services
- Chiropractic Adjustments
- Spinal Decompression
- Shockwave Therapy
- Acupuncture
Leg & Arm Pain FAQs
Arm and leg pain is often caused by “referred pain.” It is a condition in which pain in one area moves to another part of the body.
Try to rest your leg as much as possible. Elevate your leg with pillows. Sometimes compression socks can also help relieve pain. You can also try taking an over-the-counter medicine like aspirin or ibuprofen.
The treatment varies according to the cause of the pain. Some of the most common treatments for leg pain are ice therapy, ultrasound, and trigger point therapy.
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To get the best possible treatment:
- Follow-up visits and physical therapy appointments.
- Follow-up the instructions for at-home exercises.
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