Pain at the back side of the legs can involve hamstrings, sciatic nerve, calf muscles, or lower back nerves. It may be dull, pulling, burning, or sharp depending on the cause. If there is numbness, ...

Patients experiencing an achy, heavy feeling or a burning sensation in their legs may be feeling the symptoms of varicose veins. These twisted, enlarged veins often develop as people age, but they ...

At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. If you suffer from peripheral artery disease (PAD) or other circulation problems, you know they're not just a pain during the day.

As blood flow increases to your body during exercise, your muscles enlarge to accommodate it. Although this helps power you through the task at hand, those swollen muscles can impinge on nerves and ...

Kidney disease is often called a silent condition because early symptoms can be subtle. Doctors say the legs may reveal warning signs of kidney problems. On World Kidney Day, experts highlight ...

Pain is a given in Tour de France racing. Cyclists are accustomed to burning leg muscles, cramps and extreme cardiovascular fatigue. American rider Tyler Hamilton is dealing with all that, plus a ...

After a three-week-long vacation through Thailand, Japan and Hawaii, a 30-year-old woman learned she brought home an unwelcome souvenir, doctors said. When the woman first returned home to the coast ...