Are you suffering from leg or foot pain? Do you want to avoid medicating yourself? Have you considered physical therapy? If so, osteopractor Dr. Mohinder Chawdhry of Total Health Center in Battle Creek and Lake Odessa, MI, can offer you a drug-free treatment. They'll ease your pain and help you regain use of your foot or leg.

What can physical therapy help with?

The physical therapists of Battle Creek and Lake Odessa help patients with a variety of issues and conditions, including these ones:

• Plantar Fasciitis: The pain you're feeling may be caused by the inflammation of a connective tissue known as plantar fasciitis. This connective tissue isn't just in your heel though, it extends past the arch of your foot, reaching your toes. This fibrous band becomes inflamed and irritated when too much stress from jumping or running is placed on it.
• Achilles Tendonitis: This conditions, often causing lack of flexibility, results in irritation, or inflammation of the large tendon in the back of the lower calf that is attached to the heel.
• Stress Fracture: It's a fracture in your lower limbs is quite common among athletes. You may suffer from a stress fracture due to repetitive forces and symptoms include localized pain and swelling that worsens over time. The fractures may occur over a period of days, weeks, or even months.
• Knee Replacement: After surgery, people experience swelling, which makes it difficult to move the knee. This inhibits walking. Therapists use several techniques like ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot and cold treatments to relieve you of pain and reduce swelling.

Your health is of the utmost importance. If you feel discomfort, difficulty moving and walking, then you need to speak with your physical therapists. Call Dr. Chawdhry of Total Health Center in Battle Creek, MI, (269) 968-0888, and Lake Odessa, MI, (616) 374-0099 to schedule an appointment today!