Can physio help the numbness in my legs?
Numbness down the leg is something we see daily in our clinic. Leg numbness can be very frustrating to live with, and fortunately, physio can often help quickly alleviate your discomfort.
Numbness down the leg is usually the result of an injury in the low back, tightness in the hip, or compression of the sciatic nerve. Often the numbness is worse with prolonged sitting or walking and can vary in intensity and size depending on the extent of your injury.
At MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks, we treat leg numbness by first determining where your numbness is coming from. Once your physical therapist has determined the cause of your discomfort, they will begin treating its root source. Treatment for leg numbness will always include hands on treatment and home exercises.
Please be sure to make note of what intensifies your numbness and where in your leg you feel your discomfort - this helps us quickly map your injury and guide our treatment.
If you are dealing with leg numbness, call MOMENTUM Physical Therapy in Okotoks to find out how physiotherapy can help. 403-982-5600
Stephen Uhrbach is the clinic owner and lead physiotherapist at MOMENTUM Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Ltd. located in Okotoks, AB.