Calf pain can be due to a serious issue like a blood clot or peripheral artery disease. Seek medical help if you can't walk comfortably, have night pain, or see swelling. Playing sports, pregnancy, ...

Some causes of calf pain, like occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon, aren't serious and often can ...

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 ...

DOMS generally shows up 24 to 48 hours after an intense workout, according to Jordan Metzl, M.D., a sports medicine physician ...

If squats or deadlifts are painful, build your lower body with strategies like eccentric reps and machine exercise, a personal trainer recommends.

Simone Biles receives treatment during Women's Qualification during Day 2 of the 2024 Summer Olympics at Bercy Arena in Paris, France, on July 28. (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty ...

Being a little aggressive on a leg day is easy to do without realizing it until the following day. Your legs, butt and lower back may continue to feel it for the second day after pushing it too hard.

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

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 ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...