Leg Pain Clinic

Leg Pain Clinic We specialize in using Non-Surgical, Minimally Invasive Interventional Techniques to provide relief from leg and pelvic pain.

If you have hip arthritis, you already know the routine.You brace before you stand. You swing your legs out of the car o...
06/01/2026

If you have hip arthritis, you already know the routine.

You brace before you stand. You swing your legs out of the car one at a time. You avoid low chairs because getting back up is the hard part. Stairs are fine going up, but coming down is a different conversation. You have stopped walking for enjoyment and started walking only when you have to.

Most people manage this for years. Over-the-counter medication. Cortisone injections every few months. Physiotherapy that helps for a while and then stops helping. At some point, the conversation shifts to joint replacement, and many people are not ready for that.
What most patients are never told is why the pain and stiffness keep returning after every injection wears off.

Chronic hip arthritis is, in some cases, sustained by abnormal blood vessels that grow into the inflamed joint tissue. These vessels keep the pain cycle active even after the original cartilage wear has stabilized. Cortisone and other anti-inflammatory medications temporarily calm the symptoms. They cannot reach the blood supply that is driving them.

As Dr. Anwer puts it, "The principle is the same regardless of the joint. If abnormal blood vessels are feeding the inflammation, we can reach them and reduce that blood flow without surgery."

The procedure is performed through a pinhole under X-ray guidance. No general anesthesia. No incisions. No hospital stay. Most patients return to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours and notice improvement building over two to four weeks.

Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. No referral needed.

If your hip pain and stiffness have not responded to conservative treatment and you want to understand whether embolization could help, Dr. Anwer reviews every patient's imaging personally at the first consultation. No obligation, just a thorough, unhurried conversation.

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Today we remember. Honoring the men and women who gave everything in service to this country.From our team at Leg Pain a...
05/25/2026

Today we remember. Honoring the men and women who gave everything in service to this country.

From our team at Leg Pain and Vascular Institute.

Stiff fingers that take time to loosen up. Grip strength that isn't what it was. Everyday things like opening a jar, tur...
05/22/2026

Stiff fingers that take time to loosen up. Grip strength that isn't what it was. Everyday things like opening a jar, turning a key, or buttoning a shirt are becoming something you have to think about. Pain that flares up after use and aches quietly the rest of the time.
Most people manage it for years with over-the-counter medication, splints, or the occasional cortisone injection. It helps for a while. Then it comes back.

What most patients are never told is why it keeps coming back.

Chronic hand arthritis is often sustained by abnormal blood vessels that grow into the inflamed joint tissue. These vessels keep the pain-and-stiffness cycle active even after the original wear has stabilized. Medication and injections temporarily calm the symptoms. They cannot reach the blood supply that is driving them.

Embolization can. It is the same minimally invasive, image-guided approach that Dr. Bilal Anwer has been using to treat knee and shoulder arthritis at LPVI for years, now applied to the hand.

As Dr. Anwer puts it: "The principle is the same regardless of the joint. If abnormal blood vessels are feeding the inflammation, we can reach them and reduce that blood flow without surgery."

The procedure is performed through a pinhole in the wrist under X-ray guidance. No general anesthesia. No incisions. No hospital stay. Most patients return to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours.

Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare, BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. No referral needed.

If your hand pain and stiffness have not responded to conservative treatment and you want to understand whether embolization could help, Dr. Anwer reviews every patient's imaging personally at the first consultation. No obligation, just a thorough, unhurried conversation.

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Teaching is one of the most physically demanding professions for your legs and joints, but the strain builds so graduall...
05/18/2026

Teaching is one of the most physically demanding professions for your legs and joints, but the strain builds so gradually that most educators normalize it.

Heavy legs, stiff knees, heel pain, and shoulder stiffness. These are significantly more common among people who stand 7+ hours daily on hard floors. And most are treatable without surgery, in a single outpatient visit, with same-day recovery.

LPVI is an in-network BCBSTX provider. TRS-ActiveCare plans no longer require a referral. Summer appointments available now at both Houston locations.

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Varicocele affects around 1 in 6 men. Most of them have never been told there is a non-surgical treatment option.It is a...
05/13/2026

Varicocele affects around 1 in 6 men. Most of them have never been told there is a non-surgical treatment option.

It is an enlargement of the veins in the sc***um, similar to varicose veins in the legs. The most common signs are a dull, persistent aching or heaviness that worsens after standing or exercise and eases when lying down. Some men also notice a visible or palpable mass on the left side. Varicocele is also one of the most common and treatable causes of male infertility.
Most men live with it quietly. Some are told surgery is the only fix. Neither has to be the case.

Dr. Bilal Anwer at Leg Pain and Vascular Institute treats varicocele through minimally invasive embolization. A thin catheter is guided through a pinhole incision under X-ray guidance to block the affected veins. No surgical incisions. No general anesthesia. No hospital stay. Most patients are back to normal activity within 1 to 2 days.

Dr. Anwer personally reviews your imaging at the first consultation and will confirm whether embolization is the right approach for your situation, including your fertility goals.

No referral needed. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare.

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If you have been managing peripheral neuropathy with medication for months or years and still living with numbness, ting...
05/07/2026

If you have been managing peripheral neuropathy with medication for months or years and still living with numbness, tingling, or burning in your feet, there may be a reason the relief has never been complete.

For a significant number of patients, particularly those with diabetes or poor circulation in the legs, there is a vascular component driving the nerve symptoms that standard neurological treatment does not address.

When the arteries supplying the legs and feet become narrowed, the peripheral nerves are starved of the oxygen and nutrients they need to function properly. The result is numbness, tingling, burning pain, cold feet, and, in some cases, a feeling of walking on clouds or unsteady ground. Treating the nerve symptoms without restoring the blood flow that causes them only goes so far.

As Dr. Anwer puts it: "Many neuropathy patients have been on medications for years with only partial relief. A vascular assessment often reveals a treatable circulatory component that has been missed. Improving blood flow to the nerves can produce results that medication alone cannot achieve."

Dr. Anwer uses image-guided angioplasty to open narrowed arteries in the legs and feet and restore blood flow to the affected nerves. The procedure takes approximately 60 minutes, is performed through a pinhole in the wrist or groin, and requires no surgery or general anesthesia. Most patients return to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours. Nerve symptoms improve gradually over the following weeks as circulation recovers.

If your neuropathy has not responded fully to treatment, a vascular assessment with Dr. Anwer is a worthwhile next step.

Covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans. No referral needed. Two Houston-area locations.

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If you have been living with a dull, persistent ache in your lower pelvis, and the tests keep coming back normal, and yo...
05/05/2026

If you have been living with a dull, persistent ache in your lower pelvis, and the tests keep coming back normal, and you keep being told there is nothing wrong, please keep reading.

Pelvic venous congestion is a real, diagnosable condition. It happens when the valves in the pelvic veins stop working properly and blood pools, creating chronic pressure and pain. It is essentially varicose veins of the pelvis. And like varicose veins, it does not show up on standard scans unless someone is specifically looking for it. That is why so many women go years without a diagnosis.

As Dr. Anwer puts it, "Pelvic venous congestion is one of the most under-diagnosed conditions I treat. Many of my patients have seen multiple specialists and been told their pain has no cause. Getting the right diagnosis changes everything."

Some of the most common signs:
A dull, heavy pelvic ache that gets worse after standing for long periods. Pain during or after in*******se. Discomfort that builds in the days before your period and eases when you lie down. Lower back pain or urinary urgency alongside pelvic aching.

If that pattern sounds familiar, a specialist assessment with Dr. Anwer is worth pursuing.

Pelvic vein embolization closes the affected veins through a pinhole incision under X-ray guidance. No surgery, no general anesthesia, no hospital stay. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes, and most patients return to normal activity within 24 to 48 hours. Pain reduces gradually over the following two to six weeks.

Covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans. No referral needed.

You are not imagining it. And you do not have to keep living with it.

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Not every pain problem fits neatly into a category. And not everyone who is dealing with something knows exactly what to...
05/02/2026

Not every pain problem fits neatly into a category. And not everyone who is dealing with something knows exactly what to call it or where to start.

That is exactly why we built the LPVI Treatment Finder.
Answer five simple questions about where your problem is, what it feels like, how long you have had it, and how it is affecting your daily life. Based on your answers, it matches you to the right minimally invasive treatment and connects you directly with Dr. Anwer's team.

No medical knowledge required. No referral needed. No commitment.

It takes about two minutes. And if there is a treatment at LPVI that fits your situation, you will know about it by the time you finish.
Dr. Bilal Anwer treats conditions without surgery across two Houston-area locations, covering everything from knee and joint pain to vascular conditions, women's health, and specialized care.

If you have been putting something off because you did not know where to turn, this is the place to start.
Try the Treatment Finder at legpainclinic.com/ -treatment

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We could tell you about Dr. Anwer's credentials and his minimally invasive approach all day. But nothing says it better ...
04/30/2026

We could tell you about Dr. Anwer's credentials and his minimally invasive approach all day. But nothing says it better than the people who have actually been through it.

These are real patients, real experiences, and real outcomes from people across Greater Houston who came to the Leg Pain and Vascular Institute seeking answers.

Swipe through to read their stories. →

If something they describe sounds familiar, we would love to hear from you.

No referral needed. Same-week appointments available. Most major insurance plans are accepted, including Medicare.

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If you have uterine fibroids, you are probably familiar with the pattern.Periods that are heavier and longer than they s...
04/26/2026

If you have uterine fibroids, you are probably familiar with the pattern.

Periods that are heavier and longer than they should be. Fatigue that does not lift the way it used to. Pelvic pressure or discomfort that comes and goes. Lower back pain. Needing to plan in ways that other women do not have to think about.

Many women manage these symptoms quietly for years. Some are eventually told that a hysterectomy is the most effective solution. A lot of them do not know there is a well-established alternative that has been available for over 25 years.

Dr. Bilal Anwer performs Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) at Leg Pain and Vascular Institute in Houston. As he puts it: "Too many women are still being told hysterectomy is their only choice when UFE has been proven effective for over 25 years."

UFE works by reducing the blood supply to the fibroids, causing them to shrink gradually and naturally. Your uterus is completely preserved. The procedure takes approximately 60 minutes, is performed under light sedation as an outpatient, and most patients return to normal activity within one to two weeks.

Most women notice a meaningful improvement in symptoms within their first cycle after treatment.

No general anesthesia. No hospital stay. No surgical removal of the uterus.
Covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans, including BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, Cigna, United Healthcare, and Humana. No referral needed.

Dr. Anwer reviews every patient's imaging personally at the first consultation. Consultations are thorough, unhurried, and focused entirely on your situation.
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