Up to 10 percent of Americans have restless legs syndrome (RLS), a neurological disorder that leads to unpleasant sensations in your legs, including throbbing, creeping or pulling. There is also an overwhelming urge to move your legs in order to find relief, and since this urge often occurs at night or when you’re trying … Read More
Wouldn't it be great if we had the energy and strength we had when we were younger? Unfortunately, our energy levels do change over time and that change usually means an overall decrease. But, how do we know when our bodies are just tired or when something is wrong? If you're just tired in general, you may need more sleep an … Read More
Leg pain can be caused by many different events and conditions. This oftentimes makes it difficult for a physician to properly diagnose leg pain. It is safe to say that the most common cause of leg pain is trauma suffered to the leg or legs. Falls or any form of twisting injury can cause mild to severe leg pain. Injuries to … Read More
Low back and leg pain can be the result of a pinched nerve. Often, when pain radiates from the low back down the extremities a pinched nerve is to blame. In fact, the sciatic nerve is one of the largest nerve systems in the human body, and if any portion of it gets compressed it can send pain shooting all over the lower port … Read More
Have you ever been sitting at your desk and you realize you've been hunched over at a precarious position for forty-five minutes straight? As soon as you straighten up or stand up to take a break, you start to feel pressure and muscle tightness in your lower back and buttocks. What are the causes of lower back pain and leg p … Read More