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Arm & Leg Pain

Arm and leg pain can interfere with daily activities, work, and overall quality of life. The shoulder and hip joints are among the most frequently used joints in the body and are prone to a wide range of injuries. Pain may develop suddenly following an accident or overuse, or it may appear gradually over time without a clear cause. At Slone Healthcare Clinics in Norfolk and Richmond, our team evaluates arm and leg pain to identify the underlying cause and develop an appropriate plan of care.

Common Causes of Arm and Leg Pain

Arm and leg pain may result from muscle strain, joint irritation, nerve involvement, or repetitive stress. In some cases, pain occurs immediately after an injury such as a fall, car accident, or physical overexertion. In other cases, discomfort develops slowly due to conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, frozen shoulder, or joint degeneration.

Many people are unsure what initially caused their pain, especially when symptoms build gradually. Identifying contributing factors is an important part of determining the most effective treatment approach.

Referred Pain and Nerve Involvement

Arm and leg pain is often caused by referred pain, where discomfort originates in one area of the body and is felt elsewhere. This occurs when nerves become irritated or compressed along their pathway. A common example is pain that radiates down the leg due to nerve involvement in the lower back, such as with sciatica.

When spinal joints or discs are out of position, the spaces where nerves exit the spine can become narrowed. This irritation may produce pain that travels along the nerve, affecting the arms, hands, legs, or feet.

What Is Causing My Arm or Leg Pain?

Due to the complexity of the joints and the wide range of potential causes, a thorough evaluation is essential. Your provider may use a combination of physical examination findings and diagnostic imaging to help determine the source of your pain. Factors such as pain location, movement limitations, aggravating activities, swelling, and changes in sensation are considered as part of the assessment process.

Can Chiropractic Care Help?

Chiropractic care often begins by addressing the most common causes of arm and leg pain, including misalignment of the spine. Vertebral subluxations in the neck or lower back can affect nerve function and contribute to pain that radiates into the extremities. When joints or discs are unable to move properly, surrounding tissues and nerves may become irritated.

Through a personalized approach to care, many patients at Slone Healthcare Clinics in Norfolk and Richmond have experienced improvement in arm and leg pain. Treatment plans are tailored to individual needs with the goal of restoring movement, reducing discomfort, and supporting long-term function.

If you or a loved one is experiencing arm or leg pain and would like to learn more about treatment options, contact Slone Healthcare Clinics in Norfolk or Richmond to schedule a consultation with our experienced chiropractic team.

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