The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the hip joint. Its main role is to rotate the hip and move the leg away from the body (abduction). Lucky people probably haven't heard of this tiny ...

Lower back stretches can help improve flexibility and prevent muscle pain. Stretching other muscles such as the glutes, hamstrings, and calves may also help alleviate pain. Lifting, bending, and ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from low back pain you know how much it can disrupt your daily routine. Simple things most take for granted, like going for a walk, sitting at a ...

I have a pain in my right butt that goes to my leg. My doctor says I have Piriformis Syndrome and he gave me a script for physical therapy. He did not tell me much else. Please fill me in. Thanks. — ...

Did you know stretching after a workout is just as important as stretching before one? Here are six easy and effective post-paddle poses to help heal your SUP muscles. Whether you’re racing, surfing, ...

Strain on a nerve at rest and during movement is more common than you think. Nerves need to share an extremely small space with muscles, fascia, bones, blood, lymph, ligaments, fat and tendons. To ...