05/03/2026
Lower Limb pain 🦵
Lower limb pain can seriously affect mobility and quality of life. Whether it’s the hip, knee, or ankle/foot, identifying the true source is key to effective treatment.
Hip pain can be related to osteoarthritis, impingement (FAI), labral tears, or dysplasia. Soft tissue issues like bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, hip flexor or hamstring strains are common, as well as nerve-related causes — such as sciatica, meralgia paresthetica, or referred pain from the lumbar spine — can also mimic lower limb problems.
Knee pain may be caused by osteoarthritis, ligament injuries (ACL/MCL etc.), or meniscus (cartilage) tears. Overuse conditions like patellar tendinitis, IT band syndrome, and pes anserine bursitis are also common. Inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, gout) and adolescent growth-related issues (Osgood-Schlatter) can contribute as well.
Ankle & feet are also common contributors to lower limb pain. Some of the common causes that we deal with include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, bunions, and heel spurs. As well as nerve-related conditions such as Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or peripheral neuropathy.
Lower limb pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it. Understanding joint, muscle, and nerve interactions is essential for long-term relief — not just short-term symptom management.
For further information www.nexuspain.com.au