Are you tired and frustrated, unable to walk without a limp due to pain? Worried you won’t be able to participate in the activities you love due to pain?
If so…know you are far from alone.
Every day, thousands of individuals struggle to walk without a limp. This could be due to a sprained ankle, knee or hip arthritis, hip weakness, or many other musculoskeletal conditions.
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The solution will certainly vary based upon the body part involved. But…chances are guidance from a trained professional is advised.
Who should I see? And don’t I need and x-ray to tell someone how to treat it?
Well…assuming there was no fall from a height, no impact injury, or no real concern for a fracture (then no x-ray necessary), a skilled muscle and joint specialist is in order. No, this is not an orthopedic unless you are looking for surgery or a needle into the joint. This muscle and joint specialist is someone like a physical therapist who has the training to properly evaluate, diagnose, and treat individuals who cannot walk without a limp.
But won’t an x-ray tell this person how to treat me?
Again, unless there is concern for a fracture, an x-ray will not provide treatment guidance. What is MOST important is how the person moves, their range of motion, and strength. These items are easily evaluated and from there a good plan can be put in place to solve the problem.
What plan?
Well…that too will depend upon the exact issues. For some individuals crutches or a cane can be useful in the short term to reduce body weight pressure and help the person to walk more comfortably while the body heals. In other cases, addressing stiff joints and muscle weakness will be key to reduce joint pressures.
The good news is that skilled muscle and joint specialists are great at helping individuals improve their ability to walk without a limp or pain.
If you are done with being unable to walk without that limp or due to pain, and you have questions on how to go about it, then click this LINK to request a FREE phone consultation with a muscle and joint specialist. On this call you will start to get the answers to solve your problem.