Finding Relief for Leg, Knee, Foot and Ankle Pain

Thousands of dollars are spent every year with different medical professionals to treat conditions of the leg, foot and ankle pain

Treatments like:

More and more, these lower extremity treatments are being sought from the medical massage field. With our special instrument related treatment protocols, we are able to offer quick, long-lasting pain relief.

Plantar Fasciitis

Of the above conditions, the foot ailment seen by far more than any other in our practice is Plantar Fasciitis. Most everyone who has suffered plantar fasciitis finds it a memorable experience. Those first delicate steps upon leaving the bed in the morning are excruciating and hard to forget. Generally, plantar fasciitis has four main causes: Trauma, Repetitive Usage, Sciatica, and Calcaneal Spur Syndrome. After performing an assessment that includes several specific muscle tests, the most effective treatment protocol will be chosen. The most common form of treatment is an integrated session of neuromuscular, myoskeletal alignment, and active isolated stretching all done with Ricky’s hands. But for a more rapid solution, we will introduce treatment with Smart Laser, Medicupping, and G5 Vibratory/Percussive Therapy.

What is Osgood-Schlatter Disease? (Adolescent Knee Pain)

Description

The bones of children and adolescents possess a special area where the bone is growing called the growth plate. Growth plates are areas of cartilage located near the ends of bones. When a child is fully grown, the growth plates harden into solid bone.

Some growth plates serve as attachment sites for tendons, the strong tissues that connect muscles to bones. A bony bump called the tibial tubercle covers the growth plate at the end of the tibia. The group of muscles in the front of the thigh (called the quadriceps) attaches to the tibial tubercle.

When a child is active, the quadriceps muscles pull on the patellar tendon which in turn, pulls on the tibial tubercle. In some children, this repetitive traction on the tubercle leads to inflammation of the growth plate. The prominence, or bump, of the tibial tubercle may become very pronounced.

Treatment

Treatment for Osgood-Schlatter disease focuses on reducing pain and swelling generally the area around the knee. This typically requires limiting exercise activity until your child can enjoy activity without discomfort or significant pain afterwards. In some cases, rest from activity is required for several months, followed by a leg strength conditioning program. However, if your child does not have a large amount of pain or a limp, participation in sports may be safe to continue.Your doctor may recommend additional treatment methods, including:

• Anti-inflammitory medications (i.e. ibuprofen, naproxen)
• Medical Massage treatments
• Topical creams
• splints or braces

Word on the Street

“After the first treatment, that morning step I was dreading did not bother me. I wish I had known you treated this before I spent $1000 in orthotics and injections.”

Britt M., Charlotte, NC