SCREEN SCROLLING, DESK sitting, kid schlepping—modern life can batter and mangle your back, unless you use these strategies ...

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 ...

What Is the Psoas Muscle? The psoas (pronounced so-ezz) muscles are two large muscles in your lower back. You have one on either side of your spine. They're the main muscular connection between your ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Lower right back pain can come from issues with muscles, discs, joints, or internal organs ...

Lower back pain from cycling could be due to bike posture, muscle imbalances, or biking too much. Conservative treatments might be enough to manage existing pain, but bike adjustments and core ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

Lower back pain is a potential symptom of both acute and long COVID-19. Viral infections can directly cause muscle pain, while immobility due to fever can also worsen muscle tension. This information ...

“Add two scoops of Epsom salt to a warm bath. Soak for 20 minutes then rinse with a cold shower. Repeat nightly as needed.” I often recommend an Epsom salt bath to patients I see in the ER for a ...

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 ...