Sharp, shooting pain in the leg may result from cramp, injury, a pinched or damaged nerve, and other issues. Home remedies include exercise and applying an ice pack, but medical treatment may be ...

At first, it seemed like an exercise injury. But it wouldn’t go away. By Lisa Sanders, M.D. “My hip hurts most of the time now,” the 20-year-old woman explained to Dr. Samantha Smith, a ...

A 60-year-old man with a significant smoking history and breast cancer presented to the emergency department with severe back ...

A pain in the back of your thigh when running can either be related to the hamstring muscle or a combination of a lumbar disc injury and arthritic narrowing of the spinal canal, resulting in nerve ...

So I've been having lower back pain and pain in the outside of my right thigh/hip for…well, what seems like years, on and off. Nothing severe, but enough to provide some discomfort at times. I spend ...

Knee pain is often associated with aging, but more young people seem to be experiencing this issue. With a greater tendency ...

When you have endometriosis, tissue similar to the kind that grows in your uterus grows in places it shouldn’t. It might take root around your ovaries and fallopian tubes. It also acts like the tissue ...

Medical conditions, injuries, and incorrect posture can cause hip pain when sitting. Treatment may depend on the underlying cause but may include stretching regularly, massage, and over-the-counter ...

Lower right back pain can stem from spine, muscle, or internal organ problems. Depending on the cause, the pain can be sharp, ...