Leg weakness and fatigue can make everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, standing for long periods, or exercising more difficult. Some people describe their legs as feeling heavy, tired, shaky, or less stable than usual. Others may notice that their legs tire much more quickly than they once did.

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Occasional leg fatigue can occur after strenuous exercise, prolonged standing, or increased physical activity. However, persistent, recurring, or unexplained leg weakness may be a sign of an underlying problem that should be evaluated.

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What Can Cause Weak or Tired Legs?

Leg weakness and fatigue can have many potential causes.

 

These may include:

• Muscle strain, overuse, or deconditioning

• Nerve irritation or compression

• Problems originating in the lower back or spine

• Joint or musculoskeletal conditions

• Poor circulation

• Nutritional deficiencies

• Medication side effects

• Neurological conditions

• Other underlying medical conditions

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Because weakness can originate from the muscles, nerves, joints, spine, or other systems in the body, identifying the source of the symptoms is an important part of determining the appropriate treatment.

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When Should You Seek Help?

Consider having your symptoms evaluated if your leg weakness or fatigue persists, continues to worsen, affects only one leg, interferes with normal activities, or occurs along with pain, numbness, tingling, balance problems, or changes in the way you walk.

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Sudden or severe weakness—particularly when accompanied by symptoms such as difficulty speaking, facial drooping, severe dizziness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or an inability to walk—requires prompt medical attention.

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If you're experiencing leg weakness or fatigue, we can help!

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Your Treatment Options

Our pain management clinic offers safe, non-invasive pain management treatments that create a healing response in our patients. We use the patented, proprietary, and proven Hako Med system and 25 Watt Laser (AKA cold laser therapy) to get relief for our patients.

 

If you’ve explored other healthcare solutions (such as surgery, medication, or regular chiropractic care) for your leg weakness and fatigue and haven’t seen any success, Dr. Jeremy Alosa at The Arthritis Laser Treatment Center is the pain doctor you need to see!

 

If you would like to make an appointment for your leg weakness and fatigue, please call our office to schedule: 808-596-4800.

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-OR- book your appointment online.