Q: What causes lower leg pain?
A: The most obvious answer would be sprains and tendon pulls but a variety of things can cause lower leg pain. One popular culprit is lower back problems and nerve pinches associated with lower back problems. Yet another could be stress to the bones or muscles. Other culprits could range from disease to infection.

Q: My feet and ankles sometimes become numb for no reason, what could be the cause of this?
A: Lower leg numbness can come from any number of things and often goes mis-diagnosed. Often lower leg numbness is caused by nerve damage or disease. Leg numbness is associated with a number of pain like sensations, including “pins and needles” and a “burning” sensation. If you or a loved one is experiencing these pains or sensations on a regular basis, it is important to seek medical attention.

Q: Why do my calves continue to cramp?
A: Leg cramps are most commonly associated with low water intake and dehydration. Legs cramps can also be produced by continuous strain to a tendon or a severed tendon, often leaving the leg without the ability to pull the muscle back into its original place. Watch your water intake, as that is most likely the cause, but if the problem persists after adequate water intake, please seek professional assitance.

Q: After I run, my shins often have a pain sensation in them, what could be the cause?
A: Running is often the culprit of many lower leg pains. The constant pressure that running puts on your feet, ankles, calves, and shins is contantly testing your legs capabilities. If you are having pains in your shins the answer may be Shin Splints. Shin Splints are caused by either muscle or bone trauma in the lower leg. Shin Splints are caused by overtraining and continuous running on hard surfaces. Adequate footwear could also contribute to Shin Splints.

Q: What is the most effective way to avoid lower leg pain after running?
A: There is not just one way, but many ways to avoid lower leg pain after running. One, and possibly the most important, would be to stretch your lower pegs before every run. Another would be to make sure your running shoes are adequate for the surface you are running on. In some people lower leg pain simply can’t be avoided and must be dealt with in an appropriate manner.

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