Sciatic pain can be uncomfortable and cause problems with mobility in persons affected. Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve and its branches, or from your back down your buttock and leg. According to...
Shopping for pregnancy clothes can be daunting. Whether you want to highlight your curves, or support your back, you don't want to drain your wallet before your child is born. Although tight clothes will not hurt your baby, they may be...
Injuries to the hamstring muscle happen often to dancers and athletes, especially those who are likely to sprint. The hamstring muscle, which is actually part of a group of muscles, is located in the back of your upper leg. The symptoms of a...
Good volleyball knee pads should not only provide protection from impact on gymnasium floors, but should also be comfortable to wear during game play. Such comfort characteristics include moisture-wicking technology, anti-microbial fabric,...
Piriformis syndrome occurs when the piriformis, a small muscle in your posterior, puts pressure on your sciatic nerve. Riding a bicycle of any sort may aggravate your condition. To treat piriformis syndrome, you need to understand the function of...
A damaged or obstructed lymphatic system leads to lymph fluid swelling in the skin, otherwise known as lymphedema. Though there is no cure for lymphedema as of 2010, performing proper exercises can help reduce and treat lymphedema in the legs....
According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, back pain is the leading cause of job-related disability and loss of production in the United States. Each year, Americans spend $50 billion on back pain. Most back pain...
Almost everyone suffers from hip or back pain at some time in their lives. Rush Medical Center states that 70 to 85 percent of all people complain of back pain at some point, and that back pain is the most frequent cause of activity limitation in...
Brown recluse spider bites are poisonous but rarely fatal. Prompt medical treatment is necessary to avoid serious complications. The brown recluse spider can be found outdoors or indoors, usually in hidden areas. It generally only bites when it...
Lymphedema occurs when lymphatic fluid builds up in the soft tissues of the body, usually in an arm or leg. The condition develops when the lymph vessels or lymph nodes are removed or damaged. Swelling results because the lymph fluid cannot move...
An aneurysm is a dilation or ballooning of an artery or other blood vessel which causes the walls of the blood vessel to become stretched and weakened, as described by Merck, an online medical library. A popliteal aneurysm occurs in the popliteal...
Injuries are an accepted part of football. Whether you're a running back, linebacker, quarterback or receiver, the chances that you're going to suffer an injury are nearly three times great than in any other sport, according to the National Center...
The pain you're experiencing in the hamstring when cycling is likely the result of a muscle strain. When you bend and extend the leg, you engage all three muscles that make up the hamstring. If you stretch any one of these muscles beyond its...
The ankle is a complex joint consisting of seven bones that connect the two shin bones to the five metatarsal bones of the foot. As the site of some 750 flexion and extension movements, on each side, per mile of running, it is subject to...
Distance runners are always looking for an edge in performance. Shaving seconds away from each mile can mean achieving a personal best or winning the race. Compression clothing, tight-fitting garments used to apply surface pressure to specific...
If you suffer from leg cramps or a leg strain but still desire to maintain your level of activity, then a thigh support sleeve may be for you. Generally made of neoprene, thigh support sleeves are worn around the upper leg, and aid to increase...
Sore calves can cause significant discomfort and make it difficult to walk, run, or participate in sports. Runners commonly experience calf soreness from training and opt for calf sleeves, which are a type of compression garment. Calf sleeves are...
Regular stretching can help keep you flexible and improve your range of motion. It can also relieve stress, improve circulation and help your exercise posture. Stretching should never be uncomfortable or hurt. Over-stretching your leg muscles by...
The condition known as chronic venous insufficiency occurs when vascular damage impedes the body's ability to move blood from the legs towards the heart. This causes blood to pool in the legs, where it can cause swelling, pain and, in some cases,...
The foot is a complex structure consisting of 26 bones, 33 joints and a network of over 120 muscles, nerves, blood vessels, ligaments and tendons. According to HealthCentral.com, these structures work together to support body weight, absorb shock...
Participating in a sport or activity that involves running can increase your child's chance of developing Osgood-Schlatter disease, a condition that affects the knee. The disease occurs during growth spurts during childhood and adolescence....
If your lower right leg hurts after running, you might be suffering from shin splints, a common running injury. Shin splints is inflammation of muscles, tendons and tissue in the lower leg. The tibia bone -- large bone in the lower leg -- itself...
Soccer referees are expected to run almost as much as the players themselves. You use similar muscles, particularly your hip flexor group, which pulls your legs toward your torso. Injury to muscles in this area can contribute to numbness and...
Most leg pain is caused by damage to the bones, muscles, tendons or ligaments, according to the Mayo Clinic. Leg pain can also result from a number of conditions, such as arthritis, varicose veins, muscle cramps or injury. Finding relief often...
Ulcers are open sores that are resistant to healing or recur after treatment. They may be acute or chronic and are associated with a variety of health conditions, especially diabetes and circulatory disorders. Small and uncomplicated ulcers are...
A deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a condition in which a blood clot develops within a deep vein in your body, most commonly the thigh or calf. It is long known that exercise reduces the risk of a DVT, but recent evidence suggests that low- to...
If you are plagued with a maze of purple or bluish veins that spread across your legs, you do not have to spend the rest of your life wearing pants. Spider veins are a mild form of varicose veins, which occur when the valves inside the veins stop...
Liver disease involves a wide spectrum of illnesses and causes. Some common causes of hepatic disease include viral hepatitis, alcoholic liver disease and cancer. Some symptoms that result from liver disease may impact walking or gait function.
Legs can swell for many reasons, including muscle or joint inflammation, remaining in one position for too long, the removal of lymph nodes in your lower body during cancer surgery, or consuming high levels of salt in your diet that leads to water...
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