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If you struggle with back pain that’s more than a 5 or 6 on a 10 point scale, we understand how frustrating it can be to find effective pain relief. You’ve likely tried several approaches like medications and physical therapy. Maybe you’re weighing injections… or even surgery. And yet the co...

Chronic low back pain remains one of the most widespread and difficult medical conditions to treat, often lacking a clear structural cause. New research suggests that a hormone already used to treat osteoporosis may influence pain by altering how nerves interact with degenerating spinal tissue.

Back pain remains one of the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Whether due to poor posture, prolonged sitting, inactivity, or everyday activities, back pain can significantly hinder one’s ability to enjoy life. Fortunately, modern science continues to...

Chronic back pain is one of the most common and disabling health conditions worldwide. Unlike a broken bone or a visible injury, spine-related pain is often invisible. That invisibility can make caregiving uniquely complex. Understanding the physical, emotional, and practical realities of chronic sp...

The effects of spinal cord injuries are complex and multifaceted. People lose not only the ability to control the movement of their limbs, but also the ability to receive sensory feedback from them. Both are critical to generate the coordinated movement involved in walking. Now, a team of researcher...

If you suffer from persistent foot or lower body discomfort, the solution might be found in your closet rather than your medicine cabinet.

Pain in your big toe joint can be due to a sudden injury like the sports-related "turf toe." Chronic health conditions like arthritis, bursitis, bunions, gout, and lesser-known conditions like sesamoiditis can also cause pain, joint stiffness, swelling, and a grinding sensation.

The most common ankle pain causes include sprains and tendonitis. Chronic conditions, infection, and wear and tear of the bones, muscles, and cartilage can also result in ankle pain. Treatment will depend on the cause and may include the RICE protocol (rest, ice, compression, elevation), physical th...

A broken ankle can severely limit your ability to perform basic functional tasks like running and walking. This painful injury can cause loss of lower extremity strength, range of motion, and pain. These impairments can make performing your normal everyday activities difficult or impossible.

Many different health conditions can cause limping (antalgic gait) when you walk. This can include acute injuries as well as gradually progressing medical concerns. Paying closer attention to when the limping occurs and any symptoms that accompany it can help you determine its origins.