Leg Pain
Experiencing aching, cramping, or sharp pain in your legs? You're not alone — leg pain is a common complaint that can be linked to a variety of causes, many of which stem from the feet and lower limbs.
At Stride Footcare, we take a holistic approach to assessing and managing leg pain. Our experienced podiatrist investigates how your feet, posture, and biomechanics may be contributing to discomfort higher up in your legs — and develops tailored treatment plans to get you moving better, with less pain.
Common Causes of Leg Pain
Leg pain can be muscular, nerve-related, joint-related, or come from issues with alignment or movement. Some common podiatry-related causes include:
Overuse injuries from walking or running
Shin splints (medial tibial stress syndrome)
Poor Blood Supply
Tight or weak calf muscles
Flat feet or high arches causing abnormal loading
Leg length differences
Referred pain from foot conditions like Plantar Fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or Tibialis Posterior Tendonitis
Poor footwear or lack of support
Nerve compression or sciatica-like symptoms
How a Podiatrist Can Help
We begin with a comprehensive biomechanical assessment to observe how your body moves during walking or running, along with checking your posture, muscle strength, flexibility, nerves and foot function. From this, we can determine the root cause of your leg pain.
From this assessment, we develop a personalised treatment plan, which may include:
Custom foot orthotics to redistribute pressure
Footwear advice or recommendations
Shockwave therapy for conditions like neuromas or chronic inflammation
Padding or taping for immediate relief
Trigger point needling if muscular involvement is present
Referral for Injection (Cortisone, Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)
When to See a Podiatrist
Book an assessment if your leg pain is:
Ongoing and not improving with rest
Affecting your daily mobility or activity
Worse with walking, running, or standing
Associated with foot or ankle discomfort
Causing changes in posture or gait