What runs through our minds when we have pain in the abdomen from physical activity is that we have somehow created a hernia, or tear in our muscles.

Throughout life, our bodies can sustain many different injuries, some of which affect the musculoskeletal system, which is the system of bones, muscles, and connective tissues that give our body shape and movement.

If you are experiencing back pain and it has not resolved for three or more days, you need to seek attention now to prevent further damage or injury.

Many of us love to garden and as spring rolls in, those who love getting into the dirt often reap the unwelcome result of sudden back pain.

Stiffness and discomfort do not have to be part of our daily lives-and yet many assume that they are simply doomed to suffer from and deal with arthritis and back pain.

You might be familiar with sciatica as a back pain condition, but did you know you can also experience hip pain from sciatica? The problem is quite common but can be confusing for patients seeking care for a hip problem.