Leg Pain

Overuse Syndromes - IT Band Syndrome, Adductor Strain

Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury of the connective tissues that are located on the outer thigh and knee. The iliotibial band runs along the lateral or outside aspect of the thigh, from the pelvis to the tibia, crossing both the hip and knee joints. The iliotibial band is an important stabilizer of the lateral part of the knee as the joint flexes and extends.

Inflammation and irritation of the iliotibial band can occur as it travels back and forth, crossing the bony prominence of the femoral epicondyle as the knee flexes and extends. Iliotibial band syndrome is an overuse injury causing pain on the outside part of the knee especially during running when the heel strikes the ground.

Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE) and anti-inflammatory medications are first-line treatments. Physical therapy may be helpful. Surgery is rarely an option but is sometimes suggested for patients who develop chronic inflammation and who fail to respond to other treatment options.

We, at Dr. Nash Progressive Pain and Rehabilitation offer different innovative treatments to alleviate and eliminate pain. Schedule an appointment and get the best pain management in The Woodlands, TX.

Bulging Disc - Arm or Leg Pain And/Or Numbness

Many patients will experience pain and/or numbness in the arm or leg. In many cases, the discomfort will be associated with neck or back pain. However, individuals may have pain isolated to the leg or arm only. In the majority of cases, the symptoms are caused by an irritated or pinched nerve traveling from the spine into the arm or leg. Frequently, the patient has a disc bulge/protrusion or narrowing in the spinal canal, resulting in irritation or inflammation of the nerves. It should be noted that all the nerves in the arms come from the neck. The nerves in the legs originate from the low back.

An MRI, CT, and/or EMG may be necessary to determine the exact source and level of the pain. Non-surgical treatment options include, but are not limited to, trigger point injections, bracing, epidural steroid injections, selective nerve root blocks, PRP injections, Regenerative Medicine Therapy injections/growth factor injections, neuromodulation such as biowave, and vitamin/supplementation therapy.

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