Injury to the muscles, bones, and nerves can all cause a person’s leg to hurt. Leg pain may occur due to trauma, or an underlying condition. Treatment will vary depending on the cause of the leg ...

More information: Kazuki Kuriyama et al, Leg stiffness adjustment during hopping by dynamic interaction between the muscle and tendon of the medial gastrocnemius, Journal of Applied Physiology (2025).

Feeling stiff joints and a sore lower back? A physical therapist shares five simple yet effective exercises to release ...

Maintaining strong and healthy leg muscles improves mobility and balance. Simple activities like walking, massaging, and aerobic exercises such as dancing, swimming, lunges, and squats can ...

There are many medical conditions that can cause nerve pain in the legs and feet, including chronic ones like multiple sclerosis (MS). There are several different ways that MS can cause nerve pain.

Researchers at the University of Tokyo reveal the way our legs adapt to fast movements. When people hop at high speeds, key muscle fibers in the calf shorten rather than lengthen as forces ...

Are you waking up in the morning with stiff hips, back and neck? You might want to get yourself checked for Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR). PMR is a condition characterized by inflammation that ...

The joint is surrounded by soft tissue called the synovial membrane, which produces a fluid that acts like oil in an engine, allowing your bones to move past one another more smoothly. Physical ...

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