Modern life means busy schedules for everyone, from young students to hardworking professionals. Many people struggle to get eight hours a day when the demands of family and work eat up their free time. Conditions like Restless Leg Syndrome can make it even harder to rest at the end of the day. If you can’t seem to find a comfortable position at night or find yourself waking up regularly, come in for a visit to see if you may have this unusual but common condition.
This syndrome primarily affects the legs when a patient is resting. They may be seated and trying to relax with a movie, or lying in bed and waiting for sleep. The condition is considered a neurological disorder because it involves uncomfortable sensations in the nerves of the leg, also known as dysesthesias. The sensations can make it impossible to sit in a car for more than a few minutes or fall asleep. Most patients have to continually move their legs to relieve the nerve sensations that drive them crazy, preventing proper rest and providing the name of Restless Legs Syndrome. Resolving RLS symptoms can help you restore your daily routine or enjoy a lazy day in the hammock again.
Despite the name, RLS doesn’t always affect the legs alone. The same sensations can occur in the arms, hands, and legs. Look for symptoms like:
Unfortunately, many cases of RLS are diagnosed as idiopathic. This means that there is no specific or known cause for the symptoms. However, other cases may be caused by:
Certain risk factors have been identified for this debilitating disorder. Some simply can’t be changed, but others are lifestyle choices that you can avoid to lower your risk for developing RLS. Risk factors include:
Unless a specific nerve compression issue is diagnosed, most treatment plans aim to control the symptoms. Occasional treatments may yield surprising relief. We offer treatments in our Broomfield office that include:
One visit to Mile High Spine & Pain Center can help you determine why you are experiencing numbness & tingling every night. Life will become far more enjoyable once you feel comfortable sitting still for a few hours to dine with friends or take in a film. If you aren’t sure if your symptoms are linked to Restless Leg Syndrome or another nerve issue, come in for a full consultation.
When you arrive for your first visit, a member of the Mile High Spine & Pain Center team will spend time with you collecting your patient history. This information will help your Mile High Spine & Pain Center Team know how significant your restless legs and feet problem is and how best to help you. As you get started with a treatment plan for your restless legs and feet, we will most likely give you some at home tips to be aware of. The Team at Mile High Spine & Pain Center has a lot of experience with restless legs and feet, but we will also need your participation in your care for the best results.
Feel free to look at our testimonials page to see what others have said about our Mile High Spine & Pain Center. We’re proud to be part of their health care team. We want to thank you for considering us to help with your restless legs and feet. It does not have to be a life sentence. You don’t have to become another statistic, restless legs and feet is a fixable problem.
If you are suffering from restless legs and feet, the team at Mile High Spine & Pain Center are ready to help. Mile High Spine & Pain Center provides specialized treatment plans for restless legs and feet to patients in Westminster and Broomfield and can help you understand where your symptoms are coming from and what it will take to improve.
Call (720) 507-0080 today to schedule your free consultation!