Upper back pain between the shoulder blades may result from poor posture or muscle strain. However, it can also stem from more serious problems with the spine, such as scoliosis or osteoarthritis.

Upper back pain can occur when breathing, especially when taking a deep breath. Possible causes range from muscle strain to asthma, anxiety, and heart problems. Pain in the upper back when breathing ...

Background Upper and lower limb (peripheral) pain is prevalent in athletes. Contemporary research prioritises multidimensional pain assessment and classification. This study aims to review ...

Gluteal tendinopathy occurs when pain emanates from the upper leg and gluteal area, caused by a deterioration of the tendons there. Excessive activity or inactivity alike might cause the condition to ...

A 32-year-old woman with a recent dry cough presents to the emergency department (ED). The patient reports a 6-day history of right upper quadrant pain that is worse when she coughs, moves, laughs, or ...

The curl-up is part of spine expert Stuart McGill’s 'Big Three', shown in research to increase core endurance without ...

A student who put her leg pain down to “learning how to drive” was diagnosed with a rare cancer — after a 10cm tumor was discovered in her thigh. 20-year-old Immy had just started driving lessons in ...

Testicles — the egg-shaped organs that sit just below the penis — are often the site of referred pain from surrounding areas. Referred pain can also radiate down the inner thigh. Many nerves, blood ...

Leg pain is something many women over 40 start experiencing, whether as a dull ache after a long day or a sharp discomfort that interferes with daily activities. While occasional soreness may be ...