“Can a chiropractor help with calf pain?”
I am a 36 year old male. I want to know if a chiropractor can help with calf pain?
7 Answers
It obviously very much depends on what is causing the calf pain. A chiropractor should be able to diagnose and either help you themselves or refer you to a different specialist if it's caused by something that we can't help.
Please remember that the basic goal of Chiropractic is to help the body function more efficiently via the nerve system. The pain in the calf muscles may simply be a response to other issues and not a primary cause. These other issues may be caused by the neck, hips, back, knees, or feet, therefore the true cause of the calf pain may not be the calf muscles at all. If you do not know of a good Chiropractor, ask friends, family, work friends, or anyone you know and it would be very surprised if at least several of them would be going to a great Chiropractor and could refer you. Always look for the primary cause of issues rather than just have someone address your calf pain and nothing else.
Yes, Chiropractic is excellent for calf pain. It may be due to more than just muscle strain. 1) Check all muscles in the leg and thigh. 2) Check bone alignment of the femur, tibia, fibula, ankle, and hip. 3) Rule out a possible blood clot. Even young people are subject to blood clots.
I would look for a chiropractor who does ART. This technique can help with calf pain.
A chiropractor, especially one trained additionally in sports rehab can assess and treat calf pain. They can do an exam and determine if the cause is muscular or another cause.
Yes, Chiropractors can diagnose and treat all musculoskeletal conditions, including calf pain.
Yes.
