Lower Leg Pain

Lower Leg Pain Causes

Understanding lower leg pain causes and symptoms will help you determine the treatment that is right for you. Please see our Achilles Tendinitis – A condition that occurs when the Achilles tendon is overused. This injury is commonly experienced by runners or middle-aged individuals who play sports.

• Shin Splints – A term used to describe general shin pain that happens during physical activities, often resulting from too much pressure or force on the shinbone.
• Calf Pain – A dull or sharp pain is felt in the calf, specifically during movement.
• Calf Strain – A term used to describe the feeling of a cramp or pull in the calf muscles.

Many lower leg pain causes are due to overuse, sudden change in activity, sports injuries, direct blows to the calf, and not wearing the proper footwear during physical activities.

Lower Leg Pain Symptoms

Lower leg pain symptoms can range from occasional aches and pains which are often treatable at home, including:

• Muscle cramps or sore muscles
• Pain around the shin bone
• Pain in the back of the lower leg

To more severe pain:

• Difficulty climbing stairs
• Inflamed or torn tendons or muscles
• Tenderness or stiffness, particularly in the morning
• Sharp shooting pain around the shins

Be sure to see your doctor if you have any question about your leg pain or if symptoms get worse.

Lower Leg Pain Treatment

Lower leg pain treatment will vary depending on the injury. Products often used for lower leg pain treatment include:

Immediate Relief

Support

• Cho-Pat® Achilles Tendon Strap - Applies adjustable and consistent heel support to reduce stress and alleviate the pain.

Long Term Healing

Stretch & Strengthen

• ProStretch Plus® Adjustable Calf and Foot Stretcher - This provides immediate relief through a more effective stretch of the calf.
• StretchRite® Stretching Strap - Features six ergonomically-shaped handgrips that offer a comfortable non-cinching hold and make it simple to adjust tension during the stretch. Now you can individualize your stretching program and more easily monitor your progress.

Massage

• Type C Stick Massage Roller - Is the perfect massage tool for tight muscles as it stretches deep into the muscle fibers, tendons, and ligaments in your body for increased flexibility and optimal athletic performance.