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How Can Leg Muscle Tightness And Pain With Balance Problems Be Treated?

I have had muscle tightness and pain in my legs for several years. I have a stent in each of my iliac veins but have notice problem with balance, more muscle stiffness and my left leg is far worse than right. I get very tired and have noticed issues with my eyes as well. have had 9 stents and recently had bypass. I am wondering if we are missing something else.
Tue, 5 May 2015
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Hello,

Thank you for contacting ‘Ask a Doctor’. I will try to address your concerns to the best of my ability. It sounds as though you need to have a doctor look at your low back area and your hips. There is a condition in the lumbar spine called spinal stenosis that can cause symptoms in your legs. Arthritis of the hip and/or spine can also cause stiffness.

I would start by getting some simple x-rays. If the x-rays look good then a course of physical therapy would be worth trying. The PT can teach you some exercises and stretches that you can do at home. I hope this helps.


Best wishes,

Adrian Rawlinson MD
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How Can Leg Muscle Tightness And Pain With Balance Problems Be Treated?

Hello, Thank you for contacting ‘Ask a Doctor’. I will try to address your concerns to the best of my ability. It sounds as though you need to have a doctor look at your low back area and your hips. There is a condition in the lumbar spine called spinal stenosis that can cause symptoms in your legs. Arthritis of the hip and/or spine can also cause stiffness. I would start by getting some simple x-rays. If the x-rays look good then a course of physical therapy would be worth trying. The PT can teach you some exercises and stretches that you can do at home. I hope this helps. Best wishes, Adrian Rawlinson MD