Extremity Pain
Extremity pain refers to pain in the parts of your body beyond your head and torso, including the arms, wrists, hands (upper extremities), legs, ankles, and feet (lower extremities).
The impact of extremity pain can be far reaching, as lower extremity pain can make getting around challenging, while upper extremity pain can make it difficult to perform ordinary tasks like lifting, holding or moving things.
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What causes extremity pain?
Most extremity pain results from wear and tear, overuse, or injuries in joints or bones or in muscles, ligaments, tendons or other soft tissues.
Some of the most common causes of extremity pain include:
- Inflammation
- Strains
- Bone fractures
- Infection
- Poor posture
- Inactivity/general lack of movement
What are symptoms of extremity pain?
Extremity pain can affect just a small area, such as the shin or wrist, or it can cover a wide area, such as the entire leg or arm. The type of pain can also vary. It may be dull, sharp, burning, tingly, or numb.
Other signs and symptoms that can occur with leg pain include:
- Swelling
- Sores or ulcers
- Redness, swelling, or warmth
- Feeling of illness, which may be a sign of infection
- Changes in the color of the extremities, which can indicate nerve issues
- A slow healing wound
If you experience signs of infection or any other serious symptoms, see a doctor as soon as possible.
How is extremity pain treated?
Simple extremity issues like muscle sprains, bruises and minor injuries can be treated with home remedies, including applying ice, wrapping the affected area in a bandage, and over-the-counter pain medications.
For severe or chronic extremity pain, Twin Cities Pain Clinic are experts in a wide range of treatments, including:
- Physical therapy
- Medication management
- Joint injections
- Bursa injections
- Epidural steroid injections
- Radiofrequency ablation
- SPRINT® peripheral nerve stimulation
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Dorsal root ganglion stimulation
Schedule an appointment with Twin Cities Pain Clinic to learn how we can help relieve your extremity pain.
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