claudication is a medical term usually referring to impairment in walking, or pain, discomfort, numbness, or tiredness in the legs that occurs during walking or standing and is relieved by rest. the perceived level of pain from claudication can be mild to extremely severe. claudication is most common in the calves but it can also affect the feet, thighs, hips, buttocks, or arms. the word "claudication" comes from the latin "claudicare" meaning 'to limp'.