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.

Stretching and strengthening lower leg muscles can ease shin splint pain. Rest, ice, and low-impact exercise help recovery. See a doctor if pain or swelling doesn’t improve. Pain from shin splints can ...

“The posterior tibialis is a muscle that originates on the back, or posterior, part of the tibia and fibula (your lower leg bones), up close to your knee,” explains Cathlin Fitzgerald, D.P.T, C.S.C.S.

People with sartorius muscle pain may have pain in their knee or the front of their hip. Certain exercises can help strengthen the muscle and reduce pain. The sartorius is the longest muscle in a ...

After years of chronic leg pain from stunts and skateboarding, I found relief with the Halo Wireless Muscle Stimulator.

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Dr. Shields is a physical therapist with a background in English Literature and a passion for healthcare and education. She hopes to combine her clinical expertise with her love of writing, establish ...