Why do I experience knee and ankle joint pain after walking for a long period of time?Hi, I'm 18 years old, but ever since little I experience knee and ankle pain after walking/standing for too long (i.e shopping for a day). It feels like my leg is being pulled apart right at the joints. After awhile my entire leg is numb and in pain, and of course most painful at the joints.This would last the entire night, but next morning I would wake up fine. Does anyone has an explanation for this?
Thank You
- Sela
It's probably your spine. I don't know if you believe in chiropractors, but they've helped me. Or see your PCP and he will most likely send you to an orthopedic specialist. Good luck and lay off the walking and don't sleep on that side. Ice, and tylenol.
- Janelle
Hi, I am a physical therapist. I would agree that this sounds like a potential spine related issue. Symptoms of numbness are generally related to the nerves. Although issues such as flat feet can create increased stress on the legs, symptoms of numbness are not very common. In positions of extended standing, the nerves of the spine can become compressed causing leg pain and numbness. Nerve related really should be evaluated by a physician, specifically an orthopedic doctor.
For more information regarding spine related nerve pain, click on the link below. Hope this helps.
- painfredoc
Likelihood of leg length difference. See a foot doc, get measured. May need a simple shoe lift inside one shoe for correction. Expect abot 4-8 weeks recovery.
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