If you feel numbness in the leg, with loss of flexibility of the affected limb, unpleasant tingling, burning, tightening, the pathology is called hypoesthesia. It occurs due to pinched nerves that cannot send signals to the brain.
Experts identify the causes of pain and numbness in the legs.
Endarteritis is an inflammatory process in arteries and blood vessels. Characterized by acute pain when walking, the pain does not go away after rest. The pain prevents me from walking much. If the patient lies down, the pain decreases.
Symptoms appear with atherosclerosis of blood vessels. My leg hurts when walking, climbing stairs, or doing physical activity.
More often, the legs go numb at night, and a person has cold feet. The pulse on the toe cannot be felt, and in men the foot is not covered with hair.
Symptoms of arthritis or arthrosis bother a person when standing for a long time, the pain in the leg is acute. Arthritis is associated with deformation of the joints; characteristic clicking sounds are felt when walking. Anxiety and pain appear when the weather changes.
Swelling of the foot, redness and pain appear at the joint. If you have symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.
Pain in the calf area is throbbing, sharp, itching and burning. The causes of thrombophlebitis are blockage of blood vessels with blood clots, consult a doctor immediately, the disease is fatal (a blood clot breaks off).
If there is pain in the surface of the foot or in the heels when walking, this is a symptom of a heel spur. It is recommended to take anti-inflammatory drugs and consult a doctor to prescribe treatment.
The legs suffer from the disease. Night cramps occur, the feet swell, the legs go numb, a characteristic tingling sensation is felt, the skin itches, itches, accompanied by periodic pain in the legs. For diagnosis, blood is tested for sugar.
A common disease among the Russian population. Associated with pinched nerves of the spinal cord, accompanied by pathologies in the spine.
The disease affects people who lead a sedentary lifestyle. Symptoms appear at any age. Prevention of osteochondrosis - massage, sports.
When the disease occurs, intervertebral discs become displaced. Symptoms: dizziness, pain in the spine, radiating to the feet. Requires serious treatment.
The disease is neurological. The cells of the spinal cord and brain become woody. Accompanied by Reine's syndrome, a violation of blood circulation in the body. Legs go numb, foot spasms appear, and skin damage occurs.
In order not to start the disease or to prevent it, follow the recommendations:
After making a diagnosis, the doctor will prescribe a treatment that must be followed. There are recommendations for relieving leg pain and numbness. Traditional medicine methods. Rules and principles of treatment, following which you will cope with the problem:
To prevent disease, lead a healthy lifestyle. If you are sick, carefully follow your doctor's recommendations.
Numbness in the toes is a condition called paresthesia. As a rule, sensory impairment is not a separate disease, but can signal the emergence of health problems. Numbness can be either on one side or bilateral, and can be accompanied by various additional sensations, such as chills, goosebumps, burning or pain. Depending on the disease and its location, all fingers or one, for example, the little finger, may go numb.
Numbness of the toes can occur due to external causes:
However, if the loss of sensitivity does not go away for a long time, often occurs for no apparent reason, and is accompanied by pain, this can signal serious health problems. Possible causes of paresthesia may be such disorders and diseases.
Musculoskeletal disorders:
Nervous system diseases:
Diseases of the cardiovascular system:
Metabolic disorders : if the toes go numb often and for a long time, there is a burning sensation, an unpleasant tingling sensation occurs in the tips of the fingers, both feet are affected, diabetes mellitus may be the cause of the symptoms. The main danger is the risk of trophic ulcers and diabetic foot.
Renal failure - with kidney pathology, numbness will be bilateral, mainly in the morning. Swelling will accompany the numbness and can be detected by feeling the big toe or pressing a finger on the bony prominence.
Lack of B vitamins - group B vitamin deficiency leads to the development of neuropathies. In this case, numbness will gradually rise from the fingertips higher, and the same will be observed on the hands.
Cancer - when a malignant tumor of the nervous tissue occurs, the tumor compresses the nerve. The numbness will be chronic and accompanied by pain: from unnoticeable at the initial stage of the disease to unbearable if the disease is advanced.
Vein pathologies - with venous diseases such as thrombophlebitis, varicose veins, thrombosis and venous insufficiency, the toes become numb due to lack of blood circulation. If left untreated, vascular pathology can become complicated by tissue necrosis and the appearance of gangrene, which entails amputation.
Diseases of the hematopoietic organs : fingers go numb with acute anemia,
Fungal infections - with diseases caused by a fungus, sometimes the fingertips lose sensitivity. Also, with a fungus, a tingling sensation may be observed.
Numbness in the toes can be caused by a variety of causes, and treatment will vary accordingly. To find out what pathology gives rise to this symptom, it is necessary to undergo a clinical examination:
If necessary, you also need to go through:
There are many methods of treatment, both in official and traditional medicine, but it is unacceptable to self-medicate. If a disease has been detected, it is necessary to follow all the instructions of the attending physician.
A leg is an organ that is designed to function as movement and support for a person. This organ is a pair, located lower than the hip joint , and is the lower limb. From an anatomical point of view, the leg consists of three main parts. These are the lower leg, foot and thigh. As for the hip, it consists of a massive and strong bone in
human skeleton. This is the femur along with the patella, which acts as protection for the knee joint. The tibia is formed from the fibula and tibia. The foot consists of a whole set of small bones. The hip joint is the place where the pelvic bone connects to the femur. The knee joint is the articulation of the femur and tibia, and the place where the bones of the foot connect to the tibia is the ankle joint. Movement of the foot is limited by the Achilles tendon. Serious pathologies cause injuries, bruises of the knee and ankle joints, since the damage can be irreversible. The treatment is carried out by a chiropractor.
Doctors at the Doctor Ignatiev Medical Center treat leg pain and acute sciatica. Making an appointment with a chiropractor is preliminary.
Heaviness in the legs and pain occur throughout life for most people. Some patients can tolerate such symptoms for quite a long time. But, first of all, it is important to diagnose such discomfort in time. A disease that has just begun will be much easier to cure than an advanced one.
Pain radiating to the leg can last for more than a year and be localized in the muscles. Often everything is attributed to sore throat, since after the load they no longer pay attention to the pain. Gradually in the toes, knees, joints it can develop into a convulsive one. The leg may periodically become numb and tingle. There is no concentration of pain in one place; it can move from the calf to the knee or hip, or retreat to the lower back. The leg may hurt during the heat, get goosebumps, or burn from the inside. There is a feeling of tightness. Sometimes the pain is somewhat shooting. The most painful places are the feet and legs. Often the pain occurs in the left leg, passing from the inside of the knee itself. First, the back itself may hurt, and then the leg. Constant pain can affect the buttocks and radiate to the foot . Over time, there is numbness in the toes. There is no way to walk. The pain can be aching in the heel area, on the sides of the foot, appear only at night, and radiate to the knee. Mild swelling forms in the same places. There is a feeling that my leg is on fire.
Short-term and irregular pain in the thigh, calves, feet, which is localized in the lower extremities, can be associated not only with illness, but also with prolonged physical stress and fatigue. It often occurs in the area of the calf muscle. Then the muscles in the legs begin to feel oxygen starvation. Decay products are no longer excreted from them, for example, lactic acid. As a result, severe muscular, aching and nagging pain appears in the legs. In order to get rid of it, you should try to relax these muscles. It will be enough to sit or lie down to change the position of the lower limb, and strongly rub the hard muscle with your hands. Stitching, dull, aching pain in the feet when walking, radiating to the stomach, lower back, along with cramps in the calf muscles, are often present due to long standing or sedentary work. As a result, proper blood circulation does not occur in the veins, which leads to oxygen starvation. Often the pain that appears in the legs worsens when the weather changes. In serious stages of the disease, such pain can be excruciating and constant. This especially applies to situations during attacks of pain when there is gout. Pain in the knee joint may indicate possible destruction of cartilage. Only a doctor can make a more accurate diagnosis.
Pain in the legs is often a manifestation of possible diseases of the veins and arteries in the lower extremities. However, often the reason lies in diseases of the spine, impaired metabolism, and malfunctions of the nervous system. Pain can occur due to ailments of the joints, limbs, tendons, muscles, blood vessels and lymph nodes.
You should consider common causes that lead to pain in the lower extremities. Most leg diseases will manifest themselves in diseases of the extremities, such as, for example, when the functional activity of the intervertebral discs is impaired. As a result, pain appears that radiates from the lower back to the leg. A common example would be inflammation of the sciatic nerve. Along the sciatic nerve to the back, the pain radiates to the leg. The pain spreads along the entire back of the leg, or reaches only the thighs. There is a feeling like a painful pulled cord.
Hyperlordosis or in other words “super stoop”. This illness accompanies many diseases. For example, it occurs with spondylolisthesis, when some lumbar vertebrae are displaced in front. It also appears with bilateral hip dislocation, with rickets, contractures of the hip joints, and during pregnancy. It can be caused by deformation of the cervical vertebrae. Treatment is aimed at eliminating pain in the extremities.
If the patient has legs of different lengths, then he will complain of pelvic distortion. The causes of the disease can be different, for example, it can be an accident, poor posture or another illness. If you have pain in your legs or back, you should immediately contact Dr. Ignatiev Medical Center for proper treatment. Experts try to prevent curvature of the spine - scoliosis . Pain in the leg occurs only with serious disorders, since due to the pelvic distortion, it is primarily the spine that suffers. The back tries to compensate for the difference in leg length. As a result, scoliosis appears with a lateral curvature of the spine. Scoliosis can also cause, in addition to lower back pain, headaches and muscle strains, leg pain. Often, impaired sensitivity and numbness are observed in the affected areas.
Herniated discs are a common and painful complication of lumbar osteochondrosis. There is a process of protrusion of fragments of the entire intervertebral disc into the spinal canal itself. There are lumbar and cervical intervertebral hernias. In the early stages, lumbar hernia will be characterized by pain in the lumbar region of medium and low intensity. Only after examination can the diagnosis be confirmed or refuted. The examination will include computed tomography, radiography and magnetic resonance imaging. In advanced stages, a lumbar hernia will manifest itself in leg pain. As a result, sensitivity and motor activity of the limb are impaired. Pain in the legs with a lumbar hernia is associated with the fact that the hernia can compress the roots of the entire spinal cord. And this already manifests itself in immediate leg pain.
Leg bruises are the most common injuries to the lower extremities. Such injuries can be independent or combined with other injuries, for example, bruises of internal organs, dislocations of joints. During a bruise, the patient will note the connection between the injuries and the resulting pain. At the site of the bruise, swelling appears along with a hematoma. Possible dysfunction of the limb will depend on the location of the injury, the volume of the damaged area and the intensity of development of the injury.
Muscle ruptures . Such damage is localized in a small muscle area, where the muscle connects to the tendon. But, in specific situations, very large tears may appear, which is accompanied by complete separation of the tendon from the muscle. Often, such damage can appear when the limb is sharply bent in a direction that is opposite to the acting force. A good example would be a moment with a sharp start or a sudden stop during a strong run. Muscle ruptures may be accompanied by sudden pain in the lower extremities. For some time, the painful attack may subside, but the pain always returns with renewed vigor, and can intensify as the hematoma in the muscle spasm grows and develops. the injured limb is palpated , severe pain will be noted. The swelling, which is caused by a fairly extensive effusion of blood, is clearly visible to the touch. If a complete rupture occurs, when the muscle is completely torn away from its attachment to the tendon, then the gap that is located between the muscle and the ligament can be felt. Such injuries will always be accompanied by severe swelling at the site of muscle damage with a significant decrease in volume during movement.
Chronic arterial insufficiency will be accompanied by characteristic pain syndromes that appear while walking a specific distance. There are cases that the distance for pain-free walking is only a few tens of meters. The pain that appears will be associated with metabolic products accumulated in tissues and muscles. Then the patient is forced to stop, wait for the pain attacks to disappear, and then continue his movement. The symptom is called “intermediate lameness.” A doctor can identify it only by carefully questioning the patient. Ischemic pain may appear in the lower extremities in some cases. Sometimes the pain occurs at night, which forces the patient to hang his legs down. To clarify the diagnosis, the ankle-brachial index is used. If the indicator is 0.8 or lower, then chronic arterial insufficiency is characteristic.
Chronic venous disease develops as a result of a lack of valve apparatus in the superficial venous system. With chronic venous disease, the pain will be localized in the lower extremities, have a bursting character, and be combined with other symptoms such as thirst, tingling, and goosebumps. Pain usually appears at the end of the day, after prolonged and static exercise. It appears in a sitting or lying position. Provocateurs for the development of venous pain will be heat and changes in hormonal levels. A unique feature that is characteristic of venous pain is its disappearance or reduction due to active movements in the ankle joint, after lifting the limb above the horizontal. Varicose veins develop somewhat slowly. It can take several years at once. The progression of the disease will be facilitated by long-term static load on the lower extremities when the patient is in an upright position, inactivity, excess body weight, prolonged sitting, the use of hormonal contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy, and pregnancy. It is worth remembering that the most common and well-known signs of varicose veins, manifested in the form of protrusion of nodes and the appearance of spider veins , are not real signs of the disease. At the very beginning, the pathology will not manifest itself as skin changes. The first signs will be pain, tension, heaviness in the muscles, swelling and
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fatigue. When such complaints appear, it is better to immediately contact a chiropractor. The list of clinical manifestations of varicose veins in the lower extremities will include: nodular, swollen veins protruding above the surface of the skin that are visible through it, intense pain in the leg muscles, inflammatory processes in the skin over the venous area, the development of wounds with ulcers that heal poorly , thrombophlebitis.
Thrombophlebitis is a disease in the form of acutely inflamed vein walls, where a blood clot forms in its lumen. Symptoms will depend on the location of the thrombosis. Thrombophlebitis can be varicose veins or thrombophlebitis of the veins of the lower extremities, which are located deep. Acute thrombophlebitis in the superficial veins of the lower extremities often develops in a modified varicose vein. The great saphenous vein is affected. Acute and lasting pain will occur along the entire course of the thrombosed vein and will be accompanied by skin hyperemia, increased temperature, and a painful and dense heaviness upon palpation. The acute form of deep vein thrombophlebitis in the lower leg will depend on the entire length and location of the thrombus involved in the veins. The disease develops acutely; there may be pain in the calf muscles, swelling in the lower leg, especially when it is lowered, and an increase in body temperature. The distal parts of the lower leg swell. A bluish tint appears on the skin. After a few days, a whole series of superficial and dilated veins appears on the legs, abdomen and thighs. Sharp pain appears in the calf muscles when dorsiflexing the foot. With rough palpation, soreness in the calf muscle may also appear. Deep thrombophlebitis may manifest as early diagnostic signs. This is Homans' symptom : severe pain in the calf muscles appears when the dorsum of the foot is flexed at the ankle joint. Moses tests are performed in two passes. First, the shin is compressed in the posterior and anterior directions, and then the shin is compressed from the sides. The test will be considered positive when pain appears only on the first dose. The Lowenberg test is performed using a sphygmomanometer. A special pneumatic cuff is applied to the middle third of the lower leg. The doctor brings the pressure behind her to 150 mm Hg. Art. The test will be considered positive if pain in the calf muscles appears below this level. If there is at least one positive result from such tests, then there is a need for an ultrasound examination. The most terrible complication is the risk of a blood clot detaching from the inner wall of a venous vessel. Such a blood clot, which has managed to coagulate, can move throughout the entire bloodstream in the body and be a clear cause for blockage of other vessels. The most common cause of thromboembolism in the pulmonary arteries, the appearance of myocardial infarction , acute vascular pathology in the brain, is precisely the separation of such a blood clot in the presence of thrombophlebitis of the lower extremities.
A rich clinical picture is characteristic of malignant tumors. Symptoms include loss of appetite, weakness, elevated body temperature, anemia, exhaustion, lethargy, disturbed sleep, and adynamia. Local manifestations include severe pain, which can be characterized as constant, persistent, increasing over time at night. It can be removed easily or not removed with the action of an anesthetic drug. A dysfunction of the joint occurs when the process itself is located periarticularly. Often a pathological technique may develop, which will be associated with the injury or damage received, and appear spontaneously, when lifting heavy objects, turning, or at rest. Symptoms of “jellyfish head” may be present when the venous network expands over the body of the tumor. Body temperature rises. One of the main symptoms may be severe lameness .
Constant muscle pain can be caused by flat feet. This pathology is accompanied by compaction of the arch of the foot . It becomes flatter, which is accompanied by a violation of its shock-absorbing functions. Flat feet manifest themselves as a feeling of “lead” heaviness. Pain develops in the leg muscles, which is typical for rapid fatigue when walking. In addition, with such a pathology, the knee joints will suffer greatly, since they bear a large load. In addition to everything, there is an increase in the load on the spine itself. He tries to compensate for shocks and shocks to the body during movements. The main symptom of flat feet is wear and tear,
wear of shoes on the inside. When walking, pain quickly appears in the leg muscles. Pain may affect the limbs when standing upright. By the end of the day, there will be heaviness in the legs and swelling of the ankles. The foot increases in width.
Osteomyelitis is distinguished by local and general symptoms of the disease. As for the general picture of the disease, it is caused by the presence of bacteria in the blood. After a short period there will be pain in the leg accompanied by chills. Body temperature rises to 40 degrees, heartbeat and pulse quicken. At this stage, osteomyelitis can be mistaken for an acute respiratory illness, like the flu. Local signs appear already on days 2-3 in the form of local pain in the affected area. There is also limited mobility of the limb, the skin turns red. The most affected bones are the tibia and femur.
Arthritis is inflammation in the joints themselves. It can occur in acute or chronic forms. For each specific pathology, its own symptoms will develop. Osteoarthritis causes articular cartilage to begin to deteriorate. Therefore, pain and inflammation develop. Such patients suffer from painful and difficult movements. Pain and swelling intensify when walking, stiffness of movement occurs after some rest. Gouty arthritis contributes to damage to the lower extremities. It happens that the inflammation is localized on the hands. Uric acid crystals are deposited in the joint of the big toe because it is the most stressed when walking. This type of arthritis leads to severe and unbearable pain. It appears under tension. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease . The disease affects all joints. When joints are constantly inflamed, they begin to deform. Patients often become disabled. When the foot is deformed, several joints change at once. This makes it difficult to walk normally, and the pain haunts me.
The pain that will be associated with lumbosacral osteochondrosis is localized in the back of the thigh, starting from the buttock to the popliteal fossa, in other words, as the sciatic nerve goes. Quite often, such pain suddenly appears, which significantly limits a person’s activity and motor activity. Provoking factors may be heavy lifting or sudden body movements. Pain in the legs intensifies when a person goes down the stairs. Diseases of the peripheral nerves can provoke pain in the calf muscles. If there is neuralgia , then the pain is of an exceptional paroxysmal nature and appears along the nerve fibers. The pain is practically not felt between attacks. The painful attack itself can last several minutes or several seconds.
Doctors do not deny that the cause of pain in the lower extremities may be hidden in obesity. When a person is overweight , an additional load is placed on the lower extremities. The legs begin to experience increased pressure. This leads to severe pain in the leg muscles, especially when the foot is small.
The first stage of the diagnostic process will be to analyze the clinical data of those patients who complain of pain in the lower extremities. The subsequent algorithm will depend on this analysis, which will establish the correct diagnosis and determine treatment tactics.
Laboratory and instrumental examination methods are:
General blood tests that reveal moderate neutrophilic leukocytosis with shifts to the left, aneosinophilia, a moderately increased erythrocyte sedimentation rate in the presence of erysipelas, and other infectious and inflammatory diseases.
Creatine, urea and electrolytes – assessment of water and electrolyte disturbances is carried out.
Blood glucose – if the level is elevated, this indicates possible diabetes mellitus.
Biochemical blood test - uric acid increases during gout, cholesterol levels increase when atherosclerotic lesions in the vessels are observed.
Microbiological examination - take a scraping for chlamydia from the urethra when there is a suspicion of reactive arthritis.
X-ray examination reveals specific changes that are characteristic of a particular type of pathology.
Examination for tumor markers when there is a suspicion of the formation of malignant neoplasms.
Serological analysis is a rheumatoid factor in the development of rheumatoid arthritis.
Puncture bone biopsy when there is serious suspicion of bone tuberculosis or osteomyelitis. The necessary material for culture is obtained by aspiration of pus from soft tissues or bone. Or a bone biopsy is performed.
Duplex vascular scanning in the lower extremities makes it possible to identify vascular diseases at a preclinical level.
Angiography of the vessels of the lower extremities is performed if there is a suspicion of chronic venous insufficiency or the development of atherosclerosis of the vessels of the legs.
Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging - detect diseases of the nervous system.
Rheovasography of arteries in the lower extremities - arterial chronic insufficiency in the lower extremities is manifested.
Skeletal scintigraphy – when searching for cancer metastases.
Ankle pressure index - a decrease in the norm of this pressure indicates a narrowing of the arteries in the lower extremities.
Manual techniques are a set of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques that are used to establish the cause, eliminate identified pathobiomechanical disorders, thanks to manual effects on the anatomical structure of the skull, sacrum, spine, and the entire musculo-ligamentous apparatus. As a result, their mobility should be restored and optimal functioning should be established. Manual techniques are used in physiological tissue barriers, therefore they are gentle and gentle. Treatment is necessarily aimed at mobilizing the body’s internal resources and for self-medication. Read additionally - manual therapy clinic (Kyiv).
Muscle - energy techniques are a method of simultaneous diagnostic and therapeutic method of getting rid of an illness. Its basis lies in joint biomechanics, reflex neuromuscular mechanisms. The main goal of the muscle-energy technique is to mobilize joints with hypomobility, stretching hypertonic and shortened muscles. As a result, local circulation improves. Muscular-energy techniques are a complex of joint, targeted, muscular-ligamentous techniques for exerting influence using the patient’s muscle strength.
mobilization technique will provide rhythmic passive movement of the joints within their physiological range. The technique is often called “playing passive movements on a joint.” Such a concept will accurately reflect the process that occurs during such a procedure. We are talking about the mobilization of processes, reserves of movement in the limb. Quite often, mobilization methods are combined with traction.
The manipulation technique will immediately eliminate the blockage of movement using a short, quick and painless intensified push. Manipulation is a continuation of mobilization. It will only increase in intensity when such effort is appropriate. During the manipulation, the nucleus in the intervertebral disc can shift toward the center, which creates conditions for self-regulation.
The myofascial release technique is a manual intervention that is aimed at relaxing the entire muscular-ligamentous system. The technique combines compression and passive stretching of the most painful muscle. The main feature of the method is that certain techniques make it possible to obtain complete relaxation for the body of one or several muscle groups that are in a spasmodic state, which causes pain. Myofascial release is based on tissue viscous and elastic properties with the addition of visceral reflex, somatic mechanisms of fascia, muscles, and other connective and tissue structures along with articular biomechanics. The principles of MFR are based on diagnosing “entry points”, performing three consecutive actions, such as twisting, pressure and stretching. Myofascial release is a comprehensive, individual and highly effective method, the safest.
Post-isometric muscle relaxation technique . After completion of isometric stress, the phase of the refractory absolute period always begins. Then the muscles are unable to contract. The phase of isometric muscle tension lasts approximately 11-14 seconds, and the period of refractory resistance is up to 8 seconds. This principle first appeared in clinical practice in 1960. Isometric tension in the version of classical manual therapy is achieved with the strongest muscle contraction. The vertebrologist must provide resistance to such resistance that is normal for a person. Subsequent natural relaxation will be enhanced by stretching. The chiropractor can easily use other options. This can be represented by an isometric contraction, due to respiratory, oculomotor synkinesis and further natural relaxation. In practice, isometric contraction is often encountered, when a weak effort is made and further natural relaxation is performed. In addition, there is a method of isometric contraction , when there is a weak force performed in 2 seconds, and with a stretching force, relaxation in 2 seconds. The initial position of the chiropractor together with the patients takes into account the fixation of the fixed part along with the comfortable position of the segment on the body that is being mobilized. The stretching procedure is carried out without much pain. It ends the moment direct resistance appears. Each subsequent phase is repeated from the position that has already been achieved and maintained by the doctor. One procedure involves repeating movements up to 3-6 times in one specific direction.
The reciprocal inhibition technique will be based on the principles of tension, relaxation of antagonists, agonists from a physiological point of view. Experts were able to establish that the extensors are in a state of complete relaxation when the flexors contract. The same reaction occurs in reverse. This manifestation is called reciprocal innervation. It is carried out automatically. Reciprocal inhibition of muscle mass is carried out, most often in positions that will be opposite in range of motion. They always try to increase the amplitude. The technique is often carried out just before mobilization. The movement is carried out during the lightest resistance in a direction that is opposite to the normal and usual movement, for example, when it is necessary to increase the amplitude of flexion, the technique is performed against the lightest existing resistance for extension. When the point of maximum extension amplitude , then little resistance is present. They try to maintain this achieved position for up to 9-15 seconds. And then the patient should relax for about 8 seconds. The procedures are repeated up to four times. Each time the extension amplitude will be achieved more and more.
Anti-gravity muscle relaxation . The human body is made up of segments, which are characterized by their relative positions in relation to each other. Different forces of gravity act on them. They must overcome this force in order for movement to occur. Under the influence of gravity, this anti-gravity relaxation occurs after twenty seconds when the muscles are stretched. Afterwards, the vertebrologist takes a break of half a minute. The procedure can be repeated up to 15 times.
Mobilization muscle relaxation . When carrying out specific movements, contraction phase No. 1 will always be called “isometric”. As soon as a comparison of muscle tension occurs, all resistances are sequentially equalized, then the next phase in the contraction, depending on the task assigned to the muscle mass while observing the movements, can be called “eccentric”, “concentric”, or remain as before “isometric”. The chiropractor must repeat the movements at least 15 times.
Relaxation of muscles by influencing the myofascial trigger point area. Doctors continue to assert that strong, prolonged compression of the myogenic trigger point can lead to phase changes in the blood flow itself. Based on the experience gained, doctors at the Dr. Ignatiev Medical Center know that any type of manipulation with a myofascial trigger point can be accompanied by severe painful sensations. In such cases, the effect should be suspended or stopped altogether, and try to find a “sub-trigger” zone of manipulation. From this zone it should be possible to stop the pain. The most common methods of influencing myofascial trigger points are as follows. First, with the index finger or thumb, the chiropractor applies pressure to the myofascial trigger point until the patient experiences pain in the area of manipulation. The pressure will gradually increase as the pain in the muscles and joints decreases. Pressure up to 15 kilograms will continue for 1-2 minutes. To influence muscles that are deep, pressure on the myofascial trigger point is applied with the elbow or bent fingers. Finger pressure on the myofascial trigger point can be done with the middle or index finger of a chiropractor. This type of impact is called screw twisting. It is carried out counterclockwise until pain appears. Cycles are 1-2 minutes long.
Relaxation technique . The chiropractor will approximate the areas where the muscles naturally attach to each other. Next, deeply at the same time, press firmly on the points of the upper abdomen of the muscle. Pressure is applied to the belly of the muscle with the index finger and thumb. Press on the muscles until complete relaxation occurs. To do this, several pressures should be applied in one minute of time or over a longer period. It is quite important that the force gradually increases with pressure and decreases also gradually. Therefore, muscle spasm does not recover in the future.
The relaxation technique is used to increase the distance between spasmed tendons in the muscles. This technique is best used in the presence of measured muscle spasms , as well as in severe symptoms, stretch spasms. Carry out the procedure at least 6 times.
The relaxation method involves performing repeated movements on the belly of the muscle, which is carried out completely perpendicularly towards the spasmed muscle fibers. Classical manual therapy knows this method called the “saw” technique.
The rubbing technique is directly used if there is a suspicion to identify prolonged muscle spasm, which will be accompanied by fibrosis.
The stretching technique is a near-barrier, slow technique, with a high proportion of rhythm. The vertebrologist tries to relieve spasm from the muscle, ligamentous apparatus, membranes, fascia and other structures of the soft tissue human skeleton. The possibility of using tension on even the smallest structures cannot be ruled out. This manifests itself as small paravertebral muscle groups with ligaments. The dynamics of synovial and intra-articular fluid are gradually normalizing. After a certain period of time, relaxation occurs in the tissues, and the level of all mobility is gradually restored. As a result, the nutrition in the cartilage tissue will improve. Rhythmic traction will be especially useful for manipulative techniques that are performed on joints.
The trust technique has a strong impact on the capsular-ligamentous apparatus. After such an impact comes a period of relative hypermobility for the joint itself. And trust tissue residual stress freezes in the tissues, along with a certain amount of local imbalance and neuro-reflex regulation. After completing the rhythmic tractions, the chiropractor achieves a full intra-articular effect. It is expressed in lubricating the joint with synovial fluid, relieving stress from tissues, and balancing the nervous system.
Inhibition technique . The patient may suffer injury, displacement, or other damage. Then zones appear in the tissues or areas with pronounced local muscle spasms. These areas are called trigger myofascial points. They can cause severe muscle contracture and neuralgia. Doctors have developed a simple manual therapy technique that affects such points with spasms, followed by the effect of complete relaxation and “switching off.” The technique became known as local inhibition.
The chiropractor uses long, firm pressure on the trigger point area. This leads to disruption of direct metabolic processes in it. Forceful suppression of blood supply and changes in trigger and neuro-reflex status are involved. Pressure can be applied using the pads of the thumbs. The chiropractor follows the patient's respiratory functions and rhythm. As you inhale, the pressure will increase slightly, and also decrease imperceptibly as you exhale. When performing a technique, a chiropractor must necessarily feel the opposite effect in the tissues themselves, and try not to exceed the permissible maximum portion of the impact. But the technique must be performed with sufficient strength.
Vibration technique is the implementation of oscillatory, fairly fast manipulations. It makes it possible to involve local restructuring in tissues in the process, especially when the tissue is equipped with a cavity or is filled with liquid. When working with the visceral sphere and joints, vibration in isolated cases may be the technique of choice. Then it combines gentle effects with a pronounced degree of efficiency.
The effluent technique is represented, as always, by superficial movements. The amplitude of movements in them increases or decreases gradually. The actions of the sick patient will be aimed at increasing tissue, venous and lymphatic drainage. In addition, the local harmonizing effect is influenced.
Anyone can apply for qualified treatment at the Doctor Ignatiev Medical Center. Chiropractors can help patients on a professional level. At the first consultation, the doctor examines the patient and conducts a survey. If necessary, additional tests will be prescribed.
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In case of numbness in the legs, other uncomfortable sensations often arise that are a consequence of impaired sensitivity - such as pain, tingling, burning. If the numbness is caused by a stroke, problems with speech and movement may also occur.
The duration of this condition depends on what caused it - if it is a consequence of an uncomfortable body position, then the numbness will go away very quickly. If the condition is chronic, this is a sign of nervous disorders due to certain diseases. If you experience a feeling of numbness in the groin area, as well as bowel and bladder dysfunction, or if there are symptoms of paralysis, clouding of consciousness, or problems with speech, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.
Among the symptoms accompanying this condition:
Feeling of anxiety. Itching, tingling, and burning. Pain in the lumbar region. Frequent urge to urinate. The feeling of tingling or numbness in the leg increases when walking. Muscle spasms. Pain in the neck and other parts of the body. Appearance of a rash. Increased sensitivity to any touch.
Numbness of the limbs in combination with some other signs listed below may be a symptom of a serious illness. Such signs are the following:
Brief loss of consciousness or lethargy; Problems with breathing or vision; Difficulty walking; Involuntary defecation or urination; Dizziness; The area of the neck, head and back becomes numb; Speech problems; Feeling of general weakness; Paralysis.
Numbness in the toes can result from various reasons. For example, this may occur due to radiculoneuritis or disorders associated with the metabolic process. In addition, this condition can cause vertebral osteochondrosis, due to which the intervertebral spaces narrow. Also, the occurrence of this sensation can be affected by vertebral tuberculosis, vascular disorders, and in some cases, the development of cancer.
Oncological pathology can provoke numbness of the fingers, because a tumor grows inside or outside the spinal cord, causing pressure, which in turn provokes a state of numbness. This process is not capable of depriving a person of the ability to walk, but if the tumor develops in the lower extremities, such a risk, on the contrary, will be very high.
If you feel numbness in your legs and arms at the same time, this may be a manifestation of a very serious pathology. This is usually associated with disorders of the cardiovascular system, as well as orthopedic or neurological disorders.
If this condition is associated with the cardiovascular system, then the problem may be a disruption of the blood circulation process in a certain area of the body. This situation may occur due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT), thromboangiitis obliterans, frostbite, Raynaud's syndrome, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), or peripheral arterial disease.
Numbness sometimes occurs due to orthopedic disorders - in this case, even the most minor problems can trigger the development of this condition. Numbness can occur due to a broken bone, whiplash injury in the cervical spine, carpal tunnel syndrome, herniated disc, osteoporosis, and pinched nerve.
The left leg may go numb for very serious reasons - such as osteochondrosis, poor circulation, intervertebral hernia, migraine, prolonged lack of vitamins (especially B vitamins), as well as minerals and magnesium, diabetes mellitus, ischemia, damage to the nerve ending due to rheumatoid arthritis (or other disease in which joints are deformed), pinching of a nerve in the groin area.
Numbness in the left leg may also indicate the presence of cancer or multiple sclerosis, so if you experience this feeling quite often, you should pay close attention to this symptom and consult a doctor.
Numbness of the right leg can occur due to various factors that provoke poor circulation or innervation. The entire leg or its individual areas can become numb - the thigh, the part below/above the knee, the foot, the heel, and the toes. You can find out what caused it depending on the severity of the pain and other symptoms.
In approximately 90% of all cases, this condition develops due to complicated osteochondrosis of the spine (in the lumbar region), as a result of which nerve endings are irritated and neurological syndromes develop. This can also occur due to vascular diseases (thrombosis, varicose veins), systemic pathologies (polyneuropathy), lumbar ischialgia, or post-traumatic syndromes.
During pregnancy, the legs may become numb due to increased stress in the spine, as well as pressure from the enlarged uterus, which pinches the nerve endings.
Numbness of the foot occurs due to kinking of blood vessels or nerve endings, due to which sensitivity in this area partially or completely disappears. It usually develops as a result of a violation of the circulatory process or due to diseases associated with the musculoskeletal system. Cancer may also be the cause. An accompanying symptom is mild tingling or pain in the foot.
With numbness in the femoral leg, sensitivity is lost in the area from the knee to the groin. Symptoms are paroxysmal and occur after prolonged sitting, walking or sleeping; in case of pressing the thigh to the stomach.
Most often, this condition is diagnosed with:
Lumbar hernia or protrusion of the intervertebral disc, which develops due to lumbar osteochondrosis; Radicular syndrome (radiculitis); Inflammation of the sciatic nerve (sciatica); Bernhardt-Roth meralgia paresthetica or other tunnel syndromes; Spinal stenosis developing due to degenerative disorders.
Along with numbness, weakness in the legs may also occur - this impedes motor function, reduces muscle strength, and also makes the limb insensitive. This condition is not an independent pathology, but can be a symptom of other diseases.
The legs in the area below the knee usually become numb due to a sedentary/sedentary lifestyle, as this provokes disturbances in the blood vessels and nerve roots that innervate the legs.
This condition is often observed in people of working age group. It is accompanied by tingling in the numb area. In addition, in some cases the following symptoms may occur:
burning in the area of numbness; the skin loses sensitivity; my feet feel cold.
Pain in the lower back that radiates to the legs is a typical sign of the development of lumbar ischialgia, which occurs as a result of hypothermia or heavy physical activity that is unusual for the body. Similar symptoms are also observed in the case of radiculitis, which is a consequence of osteochondrosis, a congenital defect or abnormalities in the formation of the bone skeleton. Growing bone tissue deforms nearby tissues, causing severe pain. Inflammation develops as a result of pathological injury to the nerve roots due to intervertebral hernia.
During sleep, we take a horizontal position in which the muscles of the body relax, but this position is dangerous because blood circulation in the vessels of the lower extremities can be weakened.
Since in this position the necessary blood circulation does not occur, the nutrition of the tissues of the lower extremities deteriorates, which causes pain with tingling, and possibly even cramps.
If numbness disappears after changing position, then there is no reason to worry, but if it is a constant symptom, which also disturbs sleep, and in addition is accompanied by cramps and pain, this is evidence of some kind of disorder in the body. In this case, you should consult a doctor to undergo an examination of internal organs - the spine, blood vessels, and heart.
A cramp is a reflex muscle contraction that causes sharp, severe pain. This phenomenon can be isolated or periodic (depending on the reason it was caused). There are quite a few provoking factors, including muscle fatigue, stress, hypothermia, calcium deficiency, flat feet, prolonged fasting, and varicose veins. Cramps with numbness can also occur during sleep - due to incorrect posture during sleep.
Numbness in the legs when walking is a symptom of the development of atherosclerosis or arteriosclerosis.
Dizziness along with numbness in the legs can occur with TIA (transient ischemic attack). It occurs due to a blood clot that clogs a cerebral vessel for some time. This happens because cholesterol plaques, which are a pathological sign of atherosclerosis, narrow the lumen. Such attacks occur constantly and are also accompanied by the following symptoms: numbness of the face and/or arm (usually on one side), general weakness, slow speech and the appearance of a feeling of “double vision.” The set of signs will depend on which particular vessel was blocked.
With a lack of sodium, magnesium, vitamin D, and potassium in the blood, the conductivity of impulses through nerve receptors will decrease to a minimum. The absence of these substances does not allow the central nervous system and blood vessels to function fully.
The calves may also become numb due to problems with circulation in the leg muscles. For normal blood circulation, complete muscle contraction is necessary. Problems with this process may arise due to the following factors:
Sedentary lifestyle; Changes associated with age; Development of varicose veins; Thrombophlebitis.
As a result of one of these factors, blood flow is disrupted - the blood begins to stagnate, which causes a feeling of numbness in the calves, as well as cramps.
In the case of a spinal hernia, the legs become numb due to the pressure of the hernia on the nerve endings - this is the most common reason for the development of this condition. There is also another option for the development of numbness - an intervertebral hernia causes involuntary spasm in the leg muscles. As a result, they overexert themselves, which causes a feeling of numbness. In this case, a person usually feels tingling, goosebumps, painful spasms or cramps.
In diabetes, the legs usually go numb as a result of damage to nerve fibers and receptors, impaired blood flow, and a deterioration in the process of impulses passing through nerve endings. As a result, sensitivity, as well as the restorative and regenerative function of tissues in this area is reduced.
Among the manifestations are discomfort in the legs, the appearance of goosebumps and tingling, burning with pain, as well as numbness. In some cases, a feeling of cold appears, or, on the contrary, the foot or the entire leg begins to burn. Basically, this condition develops over several years, but there are also cases of very rapid development of this condition in diabetes - this happens in a few months.
Sciatica is a disease whose symptom is pain in the area of the sciatic nerve. The appearance of this symptom is due to the fact that the nerve receptors of the spinal cord, which are located in the lumbar region, begin to be compressed. Numbness usually occurs on the side where inflammation or pinched nerve occurs. It mainly appears in the foot area and on the lateral surface of the lower leg.
Numbness with varicose veins is a muscle spasm that appears in a relaxed state (usually at night, causing awakening). The reason in this case is that the person remains in a standing position for too long. People who spend a lot of time sitting suffer much less from numbness in their legs due to varicose veins.
During pregnancy, legs go numb quite often, so women generally do not pay much attention to such symptoms. But it must be taken into account that, although there are still some differences, the reasons for the occurrence of this sensation are similar to the appearance of this symptom in other groups of patients. Therefore, if numbness occurs frequently and is accompanied by other manifestations, the expectant mother should definitely consult a doctor.
Numbness in the legs is considered a fairly common symptom, especially for people in the middle and older age groups. In the vast majority of cases, it indicates the presence of severe pathologies of the spine.
There are a large number of reasons why legs go numb, which are based on impaired blood supply to the lower extremities. The area and side of the lesion can also indicate a particular ailment.
The clinical manifestations accompanying the main symptom will differ depending on the etiological factor, but the main ones are considered to be loss of sensitivity, tingling and a feeling of “pins and needles”. Instrumental diagnostic methods will help identify the cause. To neutralize the main symptom, conservative methods of therapy are often sufficient.
The appearance of numbness in the legs in almost all cases is caused by the presence of problems with the spine. Sometimes such a symptom occurs against the background of fairly harmless reasons, including:
prolonged maintenance of an uncomfortable body position, for example, during sleep or when sitting for a long time at the workplace. In such cases, after changing the position, the discomfort goes away; long-term influence of low temperatures on the body - the body’s reaction to hypothermia begins precisely from the lower extremities. People should always keep their feet warm during cold seasons; wearing uncomfortable or excessively narrow shoes often leads to numbness of the fingers, but if the influence of this factor is not stopped, the numbness spreads throughout the entire limb; the period of bearing a child - at this time there is an increase in the volume of fluid in the body of the expectant mother; a sedentary or sedentary lifestyle is the main source of numbness in the legs below the knee.
As for the pathological causes of numbness in the legs, there are much more of them. In most cases, the appearance of such a symptom is influenced by:
diseases of the spinal column; pathologies of a systemic nature; tunnel syndrome; multiple sclerosis; circulatory disorders; arthritis.
The location of such a symptom will help to more accurately establish the etiological factor. Thus, thigh numbness is often a manifestation of:
lumbar hernia; the formation of a small intervertebral hernia, which very often develops against the background of lumbar osteochondrosis; radicular syndrome or radiculitis; inflammatory process in the sciatic nerve; Bernhardt-Roth meralgia paresthetica or other tunnel syndromes; spinal stenosis formed due to degenerative-dystrophic changes.
If the calf of the lower extremities becomes stiff, this may be due to:
deficiency in the body of vitamins and essential elements such as sodium, magnesium and potassium; dysfunction of the central nervous system; lack of physical activity in a person’s life; the formation of varicose veins; development of thrombophlebitis.
Numbness in the left leg is caused by:
osteochondrosis; migraine; intervertebral hernia; lack of vitamins D, magnesium and potassium; the course of diabetes mellitus; rheumatoid arthritis; compression of a nerve in the groin area; multiple sclerosis; the formation of a malignant tumor or cancer metastasis.
The appearance of such a symptom in the right leg is observed due to the following factors:
the course of a complicated form of osteochondrosis of the spine, namely in the lumbar region; polyneuropathy and other systemic ailments; thrombosis and varicose veins; lumboischialgia; post-traumatic syndromes.
Factors indicating why legs below the knees go numb:
intervertebral hernia; neuropathy; osteochondrosis; atherosclerosis; Raynaud's syndrome; multiple sclerosis; rheumatoid arthritis.
Numbness of the leg above the knee is observed with:
avitaminosis; excessive stress on the ankle joint; uncomfortable body position; physical inactivity; necrosis of the femoral head; obesity; wearing uncomfortable shoes.
Numbness of the feet is caused by:
intervertebral hernia; spondylosis; multiple sclerosis; atherosclerosis; diabetes; osteochondrosis; obliterating endarteritis; ischemic stroke; Raynaud's disease; tumor growth; disturbance of blood supply to the brain.
Atherosclerosis is a possible cause of numbness in the feet
Similar factors explain the numbness of the leg from the knee to the foot.
The appearance of the main symptom is never observed independently; it is accompanied by a fairly large number of other clinical manifestations. Thus, the main symptoms of numbness in the legs are:
sensory impairment - a person cannot distinguish hot from cold; tingling sensation and “goosebumps” on the skin; sudden onset of pain in the spine, chest and other areas; severe dizziness and intense headaches; weakness and increased fatigue; itching and burning of the skin; heaviness in the legs; change in gait; cyanosis of the skin of the affected limb or leg area; seizures; pain at night.
It is these symptoms that form the basis of the clinical picture, but may differ depending on why the legs are numb.
In cases where the first symptoms appear, it is necessary to seek help as soon as possible from a vertebrologist, therapist or neurologist, who knows what to do if there is numbness in the legs, will conduct a diagnosis and prescribe the most effective treatment tactics.
First of all, the doctor needs to:
study the patient’s medical history and life history, which will indicate some of the reasons for the appearance of the main unpleasant symptom; carry out a detailed physical examination, which is necessary to study the condition of the skin and legs, as well as to identify the source of numbness; carefully interview the patient to understand what symptoms, for how long and with what intensity they appear.
The following instrumental examinations will help to accurately identify the root cause of numbness in the leg from the hip to the knee, as well as other localizations:
Dopplerography of the vessels of the lower extremities
Dopplerography of blood vessels - to detect pathologies of arteries or vessels; CT and MRI – to identify hidden fractures and changes in the structure of the spine; electromyography; EEG and nuclear magnetic resonance - to determine the exact location of the affected nerve and diagnose diseases of the central nervous system; Ultrasound and radiography using a contrast agent.
Among laboratory tests, only a general blood test has diagnostic value, which can indicate the presence of anemia.
Elimination of the main symptom is always aimed at eliminating the cause of numbness in the legs, found during diagnostic measures, and only a doctor can prescribe it individually for each patient.
The treatment regimen for patients in most cases includes:
taking medications; manual therapy; performing therapeutic exercises compiled by the attending physician; physiotherapeutic procedures; alternative medicine techniques.
Drug therapy involves the use of:
steroidal and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; chondroprotectors and muscle relaxants; analgesics and antispasmodics; vitamin and mineral complexes.
Physiotherapy is aimed at:
electrophoresis and phonophoresis; low-intensity laser radiation; hirudotherapy; acupuncture; therapeutic stone massage; moxotherapy; magnetic therapy, as well as the influence of ultrasound and microcurrent.
Such techniques trigger regeneration processes, have a biostimulating effect and improve blood supply to the affected area.
Good results can be achieved by using alternative medicine recipes, but this can only be done after the approval of the attending physician. The most effective methods of such therapy are:
honey - it is used for wraps; alcohol - it needs to be rubbed into the area in which numbness is felt; any fat with added sugar - the mixture is applied as an ointment; vodka and lilac – tincture is necessary for compresses.
The duration of such treatment should not be less than two weeks.
As for surgical intervention, it is carried out only according to individual indications.
Ignoring symptoms and lack of treatment can lead to circulatory disorders or partial gangrene of the lower extremities.
There are no specific preventive measures for numbness in the legs; people should adhere to the general rules:
completely give up addictions; reduce salt intake; spend more time in the fresh air; enrich the diet with fresh vegetables and fruits, as well as ingredients high in calcium, potassium, magnesium, iron and vitamins; reduce wearing heels to a minimum; control body weight; lead a moderately active lifestyle; undergo a full clinical examination several times a year for early detection of those diseases whose symptom is numbness of the lower extremities.
Numbness in the legs will have a favorable outcome only when timely and comprehensive treatment is started.
Numbness in the legs is not an independent disease. Most often, this is a symptom of another disease that affects the nervous or vascular system of the body. It is impossible to determine from the first time why the leg is going numb; the reasons may lie in other problems. For example, the most common cause is osteochondrosis. A very large number of people of any age face this disease.
One of the causes of numbness in the legs may be a vertebral hernia, which is a displacement of the core of the intervertebral discs. Dizziness and severe pain in the spine that radiate to the limbs will help to recognize this disease. An intervertebral hernia can be caused by scoliosis, vertebral trauma, or osteochondrosis. In rare cases, this disease may go away on its own, but it often requires treatment and sometimes surgery. A special massage can help with this illness.
If a person's right leg becomes numb, this may indicate sciatic nerve neuropathy. This disease develops as a result of intervertebral hernia. Symptoms of this disease may worsen while walking or sitting. Also, the pain may intensify when raising the right leg up, and pain may occur in the lower back or under the knee, which has a piercing nature. Many people even wake up because their legs go numb below the knee.
Pain occurs depending on which direction the protrusion of the intervertebral disc is directed. So not only the right leg can go numb, but also the left. It also happens that first the left leg goes numb, and then the right. After examination, the doctor most often points to Lassegue's symptom.
Insufficient blood circulation can also cause numbness in the limbs. It can be triggered by ischemia of the lower extremities. The basis of this disease is atherosclerosis. During this disease, increased weakness and fatigue, as well as pain in the limbs, may be observed. Therefore, with atherosclerosis, not only does the leg go numb. The causes of this disease can be different. For example, bad habits, unhealthy diet, obesity. In order to prevent the disease, you need to give up alcohol and smoking, include fortified foods in your diet and play sports.
One of the causes of numbness in the legs may be rheumatoid arthritis, which is an inflammation of the joints. With this disease, the leg most often goes numb below the knee; the joints can become deformed, which can cause compression of the nerves and cause numbness. The cause of this disease can be a severe infection. Rheumatoid arthritis is very difficult to completely cure, so most often treatment consists of reducing the inflammatory process. In extreme cases, surgery may be required.
But it is not only with such diseases that the leg goes numb. The reasons may be more unpredictable. For example, a not entirely known disease is Raynaud's disease. With this rare disease, the leg goes numb, particularly in the feet. The problem is a circulatory disorder in the limb, which can lead to atrophy and gangrene. Numbness in this case has a paroxysmal form and is accompanied by pain and pallor of the limb. The disease can last a long time. To avoid this disease, you need to try not to overcool your lower extremities.
Neuropathy also causes the leg to go numb. The causes of this disease can be quite different, for example multiple sclerosis, diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and others. When the nerves of the extremities are affected, in addition to numbness, burning and pain may also be observed.
Everyone understands that you should not go to the doctor if numbness is caused by sitting on your leg for a long time. It should be understood that only a specialist can determine why your legs go numb. But there are people who, even with frequent numbness, do not consider this significance and do not want to see a doctor.
First of all, you need to delve into your memory and determine under what circumstances the numbness was first noticed. It may have been triggered by a certain medication or some kind of injury. After this, it is necessary to determine whether the leg becomes numb for a long time, and whether the sensitivity of the limb is lost. It is advisable to monitor at what time of day the numbness occurs, and what the conditions are. At the first symptoms, you should wear comfortable shoes and stop strenuous sports training. It is simply necessary to consult a doctor if:
numbness has become more frequent and is accompanied by acute, severe pain; the legs have been immobile for a long time; the legs react to temperature; irritability has appeared; vision has deteriorated.
The specialist must initially perform certain procedures and then make a diagnosis. And only after this it is necessary to prescribe treatment. Numb feet can be treated in several ways, such as physical therapy, laser therapy, exercise therapy, reflexology and cryotherapy. Various massages also help when your legs feel numb. Only a doctor can tell you what to do in a particular case after an examination.
The doctor may also prescribe medications that reduce blood viscosity and stimulate blood circulation. Therapy can take from one week to several months, since it all depends on the form of the disease.
During the treatment prescribed by your doctor, you must follow some rules. First of all, you should go in for sports, this will help reduce attacks of numbness in your legs. Sport should be moderate. This could include walking or cycling, or swimming. Such sports activities help increase blood circulation in the limbs and also develop the spine.
In turn, you need to stop drinking strong coffee or tea. This is due to spasm of blood vessels, which can occur when drinking these drinks in large quantities. Due to spasm, not only numbness, but also convulsions can occur. Hot porridges, such as oatmeal or buckwheat, should become the main diet. Patients claim that after improving their diet, their legs become much less numb. Your doctor can advise you on what to do if there is no improvement.
Most often, experts can recommend contrast baths. They need to be carried out in the mornings and evenings. This helps to ease the physical condition. During the procedure, you need to immerse your feet in either cold or hot water for half a minute. This must be repeated at least five times. After completing the procedure, your feet should be lubricated with turpentine ointment and socks should be put on, preferably warm ones. In addition, you need to try not to overcool the body in winter.