Lower back pain isn’t always a slipped disc. A spine doctor explains hidden causes like sacroiliac joint arthritis, symptoms, ...

The most common cause of low back pain is muscle strains from poor posture or overexercising. Other common causes of low back pain include injury from trauma, osteoporosis, and arthritis. Low back ...

Researchers are finally trying to understand the complex causes of menstrual pain, or dysmenorrhea—and potential solutions.

Vertebrogenic back pain, or vertebral endplate pain, is caused by damage to the endplates of your vertebrae. Your endplates contact the rubbery disk between each pair of vertebrae. The idea that ...

Pain in the lower left abdomen may result from gas, but it can also be a sign of a more serious condition, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) or a hernia. Treatment for lower left abdominal pain ...

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 ...

The sensation of chest pain can immediately send your mind racing to: "Oh no, am I having a heart attack?" And, it's true that severe pressure or tightness in the chest is the most common symptom of a ...

Possible causes of right hip pain include muscle injury, osteoarthritis, and pelvic floor conditions. In females, it can also occur during pregnancy. Treatment may involve pain relief, stretching, and ...

Screens have shrunk the world and stiffened spines. As desk jobs, mobiles and poor posture rule daily life, doctors warn that ...

If you’ve ever woken up with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, especially with those first steps, you’ve likely wondered: “What are the heel pain causes, and could this be plantar fasciitis?” ...

Pain from your chest to your shoulder can have many causes, and may involve your heart, lungs, or other internal organs. If your pain is sudden or severe, seek immediate medical care. Pain in the ...