Medically reviewed by Theresa Marko, PT, DPT, MS Lower back pain affects millions of Americans. Various health conditions can ...

A calf strain is an injury to the muscles of the back of the lower leg. These injuries are most often caused by minor tears of muscle fibers. Usually, the bulk of the muscle tissue remains intact.

The most common cause of low back pain on the left side is a muscle strain. Other causes of lower left back pain include a kidney infection, herniated disc, and pregnancy. To treat lower left back ...

A herniated disc occurs when the cushioning between vertebrae slips out of position, putting pressure on nerves, causing back pain Spinal stenosis happens when the spinal canal narrows ...

People with muscle strain in the latissimus dorsi may need ... holding the stretch for as long as feels comfortable. Lay flat on the back with the arms at the sides. Bend the knees so that the ...

Strains can occur in various muscle groups but are especially common in the hamstring and back muscles, often as a result of overuse, overstretching, or improper technique. The terms torn muscle ...

The continual strain on your neck, shoulder and upper back muscles causes these muscles to tear (on a microscopic level). Your body tries to prevent this tearing by forcing these muscles to knot up.

A less common symptom of neck strain is headaches, caused by excess tension in your muscles. Thankfully, most neck strains don’t take too long to heal, as long as you look after yourself.