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 ...

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 ...

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.

Legs tingling after walking or other workouts? Learn more about why tingling in the legs happens, how to prevent the ...

Persistent leg pain that flares up while walking and fades with rest may point to a hidden condition of the spine. Tom Miller, MD, talks with orthopedic spine surgeon Darrel Brodke, MD, about how ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

That throbbing, heavy ache in your thighs or calves during your period isn’t just in your head. Many people experience leg pain during periods, often mistaking it for fatigue or bad posture. But in ...

Critical limb ischemia (CLI) is a severe complication of peripheral artery disease (PAD). PAD occurs when plaque builds up in blood vessels that deliver blood from the heart to other areas. CLI ...

Joint pain and weakness can be caused by a number of conditions, including acute injuries, infections, and chronic diseases. The outlook depends on the underlying cause. Share on Pinterest Getty ...

Several aspects of your leg's strength and stability can be determined with a straight leg raise test (SLR). A doctor performs a straightforward leg test by lying the patient flat on a bed and raising ...