Leg Pain When Walking
…a common and treatable vascular condition
Pain in the leg when walking, or “claudication,” can arise from problems with the vascular system or problems with the spine and nerves to the legs.
The most common vascular condition is related to poor arterial blood supply to the muscles that enable you to walk. If the pain is isolated to the calf muscles, the blood supply may not be adequate due to blockages in the arteries above the level of the knee.
No matter what the cause, if the vascular system is the primary problem,Dr. Hill can pinpoint the cause and provide treatment options that best meet your needs. This might involved adjustments in lifestyle and daily exercise, or it might involve a catheter-based intervention or open vascular surgical procedure to get you back where you want to be, enjoying your life, free from leg pain.
