🚶‍♀️Leg Pain That’s Not From Your Back or Hip? It Could Be Vascular.

If you’re experiencing leg pain that doesn’t seem to come from your spine or hip joint, it’s time to consider a vascular cause — especially Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). At CC Vascular Medicine & Imaging in Las Vegas, we specialize in identifying and treating vascular conditions that are often overlooked or misdiagnosed.

What Is Vascular Leg Pain?

Unlike nerve or joint pain, vascular leg pain is caused by reduced blood flow to the muscles — most commonly due to narrowed arteries. This can lead to symptoms like:

• Cramping, aching, or fatigue in the calves, thighs, or buttocks during walking or exercise
• Pain that improves with rest (known as intermittent claudication)
• Cold feet, shiny skin, or slow-healing wounds

These signs may indicate Peripheral Artery Disease , a serious but treatable condition.

How Vascular Pain Differs from Back or Hip Pain

Many times, it is difficult to distinguish.

 Typical symptoms

• Pain, cramping, aching or fatigue in the legs (often calves, sometimes thighs or buttocks) that comes on during walking, climbing stairs, etc, and improves when you rest. This is called intermittent claudication. (Mayo Clinic)
• The pain often does not follow nerve-dermatome patterns, and often is triggered by activity and relieved by rest.
• As the disease progresses, the pain may occur at rest, especially when lying flat, or when the leg is elevated. (Cleveland Clinic)
• Other associated signs:
  A weak or absent pulse in the leg/foot. (Mayo Clinic)
  The leg/foot may feel cold compared with the other side. (Mayo Clinic)
  Skin changes: shiny skin, hair loss on the legs, slow growth of toenails. (Mount Sinai Health System)
  Non-healing sores or ulcers on the feet or legs. (Cleveland Clinic)

If your pain doesn’t follow typical nerve or joint patterns, vascular testing may be the next step.

Why Early Detection Matters

Vascular leg pain isn’t just uncomfortable — it can signal blocked arteries and increased risk for serious complications. Early diagnosis allows for:

• Lifestyle changes (smoking cessation, exercise)
• Medication to improve circulation
• Minimally invasive procedures (angioplasty, stenting)

At CC Vascular Medicine, we offer expert evaluation to pinpoint the cause of your pain quickly and accurately.

📍 Serving Las Vegas with Expert Vascular Care

If you have leg pain that worsens with walking but isn’t explained by back or hip issues, contact CC Vascular Medicine & Imaging today. Our board-certified vascular specialist will guide you through a personalized evaluation and treatment plan.

Call now or request below to schedule your vascular leg pain assessment.