Dr. Libby Bergman, DPT, OCS, FAAOMPT, MTC, is a physical therapist and orthopedic clinical specialist at City PT. “Sciatica is most often caused by disc herniation and age related changes in the ...

Running or jogging uses many of the body’s muscles, particularly those in the legs, feet, and back. Forgetting to stretch after running can cause muscles to become tense and painful, which can keep a ...

Get relief from leg pain with a mix of specific stretches, strength-building exercises, and changes to your daily habits, says a senior physiotherapist. *Our legs support our bodyweight, helping us to ...

Read an excerpt from Prevention’s new book Stretch Away Pain below, and buy the book here. Movement can change lives. I see it every day. When I was young, I didn’t understand pain. Each morning, I ...

A charley horse is a painful, involuntary muscle spasm or cramp, usually in the legs. Treatment typically includes stretching and massaging the muscle, applying heat and ice, and hydrating. Symptoms ...

Gentle stretching and other low impact exercises can strengthen the muscles that support your knee joint. Start by stretching your heel, calf, quadriceps, and hamstrings, and work up to half squats, ...

*Our legs support our bodyweight, helping us to stand, move, walk, run and climb. Any form of leg pain can impact daily routine and general well-being. The first thing to do is don't ignore the pain.