You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

We’ve probably all experienced it: a sudden sharp pain in the calf or hamstring that makes us gasp for breath. Known as a charley horse, it happens when a muscle, commonly in the leg, suddenly ...

Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis often becomes chronic and can persist (or recur) following surgical and hormonal interventions. Treating pelvic floor muscle spasm with botulinum toxin may ...

Singer Celine Dion’s announcement Thursday that she has stiff-person syndrome will shed new light on a rare treatable, but incurable, condition. According to Dr. Duarte Machado of the Chase Family ...

If you've ever developed a tortuous calf spasm during a neighborhood run or suddenly woken up at 3 a.m. with a toe-curling charley horse, you know that muscle cramps are one of life's most hellish ...

Ms. D’s muscle spasms were improved after administration of IV diazepam (Valium). In the critical care unit, Ms. D was observed closely for cardiopulmonary deterioration. Serial vital capacity ...

Muscle knots are highly irritated muscle fibers that have tightened into a ball in one area of your muscle. These painful, tender spots can feel sore and often occur in your upper back, shoulders, or ...