Vertebrogenic back pain, or vertebral endplate pain, is caused by damage to the endplates of your vertebrae. Your endplates contact the rubbery disk between each pair of vertebrae. The idea that ...

Muscle strains and overuse injuries can cause pain in the back of the knee while walking. Baker's cysts are fluid-filled lumps that can cause knee pain, often from injuries or conditions. Meniscus ...

The sensation of chest pain can immediately send your mind racing to: "Oh no, am I having a heart attack?" And, it's true that severe pressure or tightness in the chest is the most common symptom of a ...

EVER been minding your own business when a lightning bolt of pain lances through your bum? The sudden cramp can make you ...

Brandi Jones has over two decades of experience as a nurse in an acute care setting. Her clinical background includes pediatrics, medical-surgical, and women's health. She also specializes in ...

Concurrent pain in your buttocks and the back of an upper thigh points to some specific underlying conditions. Pain in your buttocks or the backs of your upper thighs may be from injuries or muscle ...

Knee pain is common among adolescents, especially in physically active teens. Most cases of pain are due to overuse, but knee pain can result from medical conditions and skeletal growth. Knee ...

Lindsay Curtis is a health & medical writer in South Florida. She worked as a communications professional for health nonprofits and the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of ...

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