Back pain affects millions of people daily, but determining whether discomfort stems from muscle strain or spinal issues can mean the difference between quick recovery and prolonged suffering.

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

You don't have to suffer through pain to get a good leg workout if squats or deadlifts hurt your body. A personal trainer said there are way to modify exercise to protect your knees, back, and hips.

Struggling with tight hips, sore hamstrings, or lower back pain? This one simple yoga pose — Reclined Pigeon (Supta ...

You might think you know what it feels like to have sore, tight muscles. But, sometimes, what feels like a muscle ache is actually a more complex problem — one that's related to nerves. "It's much ...

Back pain is common, but several myths about it persist. Meghan Murphy, M.D., a neurosurgeon at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato, describes eight of them and provides the facts.

Unexplained muscle pain in the arms and legs may be the result of benign issues. Or it may point to a more serious underlying condition, such as fibromyalgia, infection, or thyroid issues. Muscle pain ...

Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, ...

I started experiencing back pain and muscle cramps and assumed it was because of my desk job. I consulted an orthopedic doctor and learned I had a vitamin D deficiency. Taking supplements, spending ...

Concurrent pain in your buttocks and the back of an upper thigh points to some specific underlying conditions. Pain in your buttocks or the backs of your upper thighs may be from injuries or muscle ...

This was difficult information to hear, and it was not sugar- coated,” said Gracie Butler, who was told she had spindle cell ...