mikeceleskey
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I am new to this site and hope that my question/situation will result in concrete answers and recommendations. I am 71 years old and recently had surgery on my left ankle to help with osteoarthritis pain. I also have some neuropothy in my feet resulting in a feeling of heat and pain on my fot bottoms.
After surgery I was in a cast for 3 weeks and transitioned to a boot for another 6 weeks. I did a lot of sitting during this time as it was recommended to stay off f the foot while it healed; ice and elevation to reduce swelling.
After the cast was removed, I began to develop pain in the right leg (opposite the casted leg) which consisits of a painful right glute, lower back pain, pain radiating down the back of my leg, and what feels like a shin splint. Walking is difficult for any distance without feeling tightness and increased pain. My right leg actually feels too long!
My question is : what can I do to restore/ improve the ability to walk better/farther and decrease the pain level in my lower back, glute, and leg?
Hope you can help!
After surgery I was in a cast for 3 weeks and transitioned to a boot for another 6 weeks. I did a lot of sitting during this time as it was recommended to stay off f the foot while it healed; ice and elevation to reduce swelling.
After the cast was removed, I began to develop pain in the right leg (opposite the casted leg) which consisits of a painful right glute, lower back pain, pain radiating down the back of my leg, and what feels like a shin splint. Walking is difficult for any distance without feeling tightness and increased pain. My right leg actually feels too long!
My question is : what can I do to restore/ improve the ability to walk better/farther and decrease the pain level in my lower back, glute, and leg?
Hope you can help!
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