Question: I have blockages in the arteries in my legs, which makes it difficult for me to walk. I get pain in my legs after walking short distances. What's the best way for me to increase my walking ...

When people find out I broke my leg in several places, the first question they ask is, “How did it happen?” I wish I had a great story to tell, but here’s the truth: I broke it slowly, over many miles ...

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 ...

Dear Dr. Gott: I get a sensation in my legs at times that is difficult to describe. It is a shakiness, an unsteadiness and a severe tensing or contracting of my leg muscles, so that sometimes it feels ...

About 20% of American adults live with chronic pain — and many of them are more likely to develop mental health issues like depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. Many people with chronic ...

Leg pain in children is typically caused by growing pains, muscle spasms, and strained muscles, all of which can be treated at home. However, certain signs may indicate something more serious is going ...

Ed Mowery, the founder and lead singer of a death metal band, suffered unfathomable pain for decades: "It was 24/7, 365," he said, likening it to "lightning bolt razor snakes in my legs and nerve pain ...