At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...

I had an interesting conversation recently regarding leg pain. A friend confided that her husband has been complaining about leg pain in his calf muscles when he has to walk any distance. At first, ...

When someone says they have calf pain, that typically means they’re experiencing aches or discomfort on the back of the lower leg, says Naimish Baxi, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the ...

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 ...

Those wanting to get a leg up on their heart health should pay attention to pain in their lower limbs. While some may chalk up pain in their calves from walking to aging or muscle strain, it could be ...

Everyone deals with random aches and pains from time to time. But when it comes to a sharp pain in the front of your thigh, there are several possible causes. The pain may be due to muscle injury, ...

When the weather is too hot, rainy or cold, the treadmill often replaces an outdoor track or road. The treadmill allows you to continue running, jogging or walking during conditions where running ...

Night leg cramps are sudden, painful muscle contractions in the calves, feet, or thighs, often occurring during sleep. These spasms, lasting seconds to minutes, can be caused by muscle fatigue, ...

Experiencing leg aches during your period is common, stemming from hormonal shifts and uterine contractions that can irritate nerves. Prostaglandins, inflammation, and fluid retention contribute to ...