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All About Hip, Knee & Leg Pain

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All About Hip, Knee & Leg Pain

Your hips, knees, and lower legs are tough—but injuries happen. Your hips and knees are your largest joints, supporting your body’s weight. They work in close coordination, giving us the mobility we need. Between arthritis, injuries and age, however, pain can flare up. If you’re experiencing hip, knee or leg pain, call us to schedule a closer look. Before you do, however, let’s examine the pain itself. What Causes Hip, Knee and Leg Pain? Hip, knee and leg pain are surprisingly common. Thus, their source can come from a variety of things. If you’re experiencing pain in any part of your leg, pinpointing the exact spot can help you determine the cause. Mayo Clinic has pinpointed several leading causes of hip, knee and leg pain. While many causes exist, the most likely are:

While some causes are more severe than others, a physician can identify each. As the body ages, joints become inflamed. Cartilage may wear down, reducing the “buffer” between bones. In some cases, limited blood flow may cause bone tissue death, or necrosis. If you’re experiencing redness, inflammation and immobilized joints, the condition may be severe. What Are the Symptoms? While leg pain is noticeable by a slew of symptoms, several stick out. Aching or stiffness around the hip, groin, back or thigh may be a sign of deeper problems. A decreased range of motion can also be a sign of deeper problems which may later result in hip, knee or leg pain. Sometimes, inactivity can contribute to immobility—and later pain. If you’re limping, lurching or are experiencing bad balance, contact a physician. While some hip, knee and leg pains go away, those lasting longer than several months may be hinting at a deeper issue. (Continued Inside)

· Arthritis · Dislocation · Hip fracture · Sprains and strains

· Tendonitis · Pinched nerves · Osteoporosis · Cancer

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How PT Can Help Relieve Your Pain

How Physical Therapy Can Help You In many cases, physical therapy can help patients increase leg mobility. In doing so, they can stretch, flex and strengthen the muscles responsible for support. If a joint appears deformed, or if sudden swelling occurs, contact a physician immediately. A good physical therapy program can assist with post-operation treatment, too. If you’ve undergone treatment for osteoporosis, dislocation or a fracture, your therapist can help you reclaim full mobility—and a healthy lifestyle. From start to finish, we’re

dedicated to your ongoing wellness. On every level, physical therapy serves to enhance the patient’s quality of life. We’re here to help, and we have years of experience backing every therapy option. Contact one of our providers today, and tell us about your symptoms. Are you ready to live free from hip, knee, or leg pain? Then talk to one of our physical therapy specialists today. Contact us today for a consultation at 617-376-3232! We will help you return to a pain-free and active lifestyle!

關於臀部、膝蓋和腿部疼痛的資訊 您的臀部、膝蓋和小腿很强壯，但也會受到傷害。您的臀部和膝蓋 是最大的關節，支撐著您的身體。它們密切協調，讓我們能夠自由 活動。然而，由於關節炎、受傷和身體老化，疼痛會突然發作。如 果您正在遭受臀部、膝蓋或腿部疼痛，請聯絡我們安排仔細檢查。 但在這樣做之前，我們先來審視疼痛本身。

有什麽症狀？

儘管腿部疼痛會表現出一系列症狀，但有幾種症狀會特別明顯。臀 部、腹股溝、背部或大腿周圍的酸痛或僵硬可能是更深層問題的訊 號。活動幅度縮小也可能是更深層問題的訊號，之後可導致臀部、 膝蓋或腿部疼痛。 有時，缺乏運動可造成活動困難——以及之後的疼痛。如果您出現跛 行、蹣跚、身體不平衡，請聯絡醫生。儘管有些臀部、膝蓋和腿部疼 痛會消失，但那些持續超過幾個月的疼痛可能預示了更深層的問題。

什麽導致臀部、膝蓋和腿部疼痛？

臀部、膝蓋和腿部疼痛非常普遍。因此，它們的來源可能多種多 樣。如果您正在遭受任何部位的腿部疼痛，確定準確位置有助於您 找到原因。 Mayo Clinic指出了臀部、膝蓋和腿部疼痛的幾種主要原因。儘管存 在衆多原因，但最可能的原因如下：

理療如何幫助您

在許多情況下，理療可幫助患者增加腿部活動。這些活動可以伸展、 彎曲和增强具有支撐作用的肌肉。如果關節出現變形，或者突然發生 腫大，請立即聯絡醫生。 良好的理療計劃還可以輔助手術后的治療。如果您正在進行骨質 疏鬆、脫臼或骨折治療，您的理療師可幫助您恢復完全的自由活 動——以及健康的生活方式。自始至終，我們均致力於您的持續健 康。理療可在各個層面提高患者的生活品質。我們為您提供幫助， 而且擁有可支援各種治療方案的多年經驗。請馬上聯絡我們的服務 提供者之一，並告知我們您的症狀。

· 骨質疏鬆

· 扭傷和勞損

· 關節炎

· 腫瘤

· 腱炎

· 脫臼

· 神經痛

· 臀部骨折

儘管有些原因比其他原因更嚴重，但醫生可以分別予以診斷。隨著身體 老化，關節會發炎。軟骨可能會磨損，減少了骨骼之間的“緩衝區”。 在某些情況下，血流不足可導致骨骼組織死亡或壞死。如果出現紅 腫、發炎和關節活動困難，情況可能會很嚴重。

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Staff Spotlight

We Are Comitted To Your Health & Safety

The COVID-19 pandemic has redefined the standards for clinical operations. We continue to provide the safest environment that protects the health of our employees and our patients. We have also made significant changes to our protocols. We support and followmandates issued by our local and federal agencies. We are regularly adapting our operations according to the safeguards they outline as best practices. As an essential service, we understand it is our obligation to abide by the highest levels of sanitation and safety standards. Call Soleil at (617) 376-3232, Quantum at (617) 541-0772, or complete the Request an Appointment form on our website to book your appointment at our office.

Ron Maciel, B.S., PTA

Ron has been with Soleil Physical Therapy and Wellness for 12 years with over 25 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant. His experience includes post- surgical orthopedic, acute, sub- acute, chronic and neurological conditions. Ron is a former owner of a private Physical Therapy outpatient clinic and has several years’ experience as a manager of outpatient clinics and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Rehabilitation manager. Ron is a former compet i t ive power lifter, baseball and football coach and trainer for a semi- professional soccer team.

“The staff here were tremendous! Dave, Ron, Greg and the rest I had the pleasure of meeting were nothing short of humble professionals. I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else. I went from being stiff like a board in massive pain thanks to being hit by a car to being myself again doing the things I enjoy doing! Patient Success Spotlight

They are professional and really committed to getting you back to 100%. The staff are always in such a great mood and the environment is easing. There’s so much I could say but I’ll let their work and professionalism speak for them! 5/5 stars from me. I honestly can’t thank them enough for getting me back to full strength. I can promise that you won’t be disappointed by choosing this place as the destination for your physical therapy!” — F. P. Exercise Essentials Relieve Pain In Minutes! IT BAND STRETCH | SIDELYING

Start by lying on your side with your back near the edge of your bed or table. Your affected leg should be on top. Next, let the top leg lower behind you as you maintain an extended knee as shown. You should feel a gentle stretch along the side of your leg. Hold for 30 seconds. Repeat as needed.

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