Leg Pain

Leg Pain services offered in Tampa, Dade City, Venice and New Port Richey, FL

Because your legs include a complex network of bones, joints, nerves, muscles, and blood vessels, and work hard every day, your leg pain can have many causes. At Comprehensive Pain Management Partners, with locations in Tampa, Dade City, Venice, and New Port Richey, Florida, the team of skilled providers can use targeted, minimally invasive treatments to address the source of your pain if you need additional options beyond conservative care. Call the nearest Comprehensive Pain Management Partners office or book online today to learn more.

Leg Pain Q&A

What causes leg pain?

Leg pain can have many origins, but one of the most common is nerve-related pain, often stemming from the spine. Conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, or degenerative disc disease can compress your spinal nerves, leading to radiating leg pain (sciatica).

On the other hand, musculoskeletal problems such as muscle strains, ligament injuries, hip or knee arthritis, and overuse injuries can all result in leg pain. And in some cases, leg pain is caused by reduced blood flow to the legs, inflammation, or prior surgery.

Because getting your most effective treatment depends on understanding the underlying cause of your leg pain, your doctor at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners prioritizes making an accurate diagnosis promptly.

When should I see a doctor for leg pain?

Mild leg pain may improve with rest, activity modification, and over-the-counter medications, but you should schedule a medical evaluation if it’s persistent, worsening, or interfering with daily activities. You should also see a doctor if your legs:

Have pain after an injury
Are numb, weak, or tingling
Show signs of swelling, redness, or warmth
Have severe or long-lasting pain (more than a few weeks)

It’s also vital to talk to your doctor if you notice changes in bowel or bladder control.

How is leg pain treated?

Your doctor personalizes your care at Comprehensive Pain Management Partners depending on how severe your leg pain is and what’s causing it. After a thorough evaluation and a discussion of your medical history and symptoms, they may recommend lifestyle changes and physical therapies to ease pressure and promote healing.

You may also benefit from:

Epidural steroid injections (ESI)

These injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication near irritated nerves, reducing swelling and pain. If you have sciatica, this may be ideal.

Nerve blocks

Your doctor injects a local anesthetic near specific nerves to relieve acute pain.

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

RFA “short-circuits” pain signals by using controlled frequency to disrupt troublesome nerves.

Spinal cord stimulation (SCS)

For this treatment, a small electrotherapy device delivers mild electrical signals to your spinal cord to interrupt chronic pain.

Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS)

Similar to SCS, PNS uses gentle electrical impulses to mask pain signals. While SCS focuses on your spinal cord, PNS can treat pain in different areas of your body.

To learn more about effective care for leg pain, call the nearest office, or book online today.