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 ...

One of the reasons we love walking so much is that in addition to its plethora of health benefits, it poses little risk of injury or pain. With that said, it is possible to become sore from strolling.

Lower back pain and swelling in the legs and feet can occur together due to conditions like varicose veins, kidney disease, and pregnancy. Seeing a healthcare provider is important if you have back ...

That nagging leg pain you brush off as age might be your body trying to tell you something much bigger. Experts say your legs ...

About 15 per cent of children complain of pains in their legs which turn out to be completely innocent and do not mean serious underlying disease. They are often called 'growing pains' but may have ...

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Q: I've been having pain in my legs while walking, but I've been told it isn't an orthopedic issue, but a blood flow issue. How is that possible? A: Peripheral arterial disease is a common ...

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem characterized by narrowed arteries that reduce blood flow to the limbs. Approximately 6.5 million people aged 40 and older in the ...

A student who put her leg pain down to “learning how to drive” was diagnosed with a rare cancer — after a 10cm tumor was discovered in her thigh. 20-year-old Immy had just started driving lessons in ...

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 ...

As I get older, I have noticed that tasks involving prolonged sitting in a chair cause the backs of my legs to ache (particularly the back of the leg opposite the knee). This persists even after I get ...

Leg pain affects nearly everyone at some point, ranging from routine muscle soreness after exercise to the occasional cramp that resolves quickly. This commonplace nature makes it easy to dismiss leg ...