Lower Extremities
Sciatica
Knee Pain
Sciatica
Sciatica is a common type of pain affecting the sciatic nerve, a large nerve extending from the lower back down the back of each leg.
Hip Pain
Knee Pain
Sciatica
Hip pain is a common complaint that can be caused by a wide variety of problems. The precise location of your hip pain can provide valuable clues about the underlying cause.
Knee Pain
Knee Pain
Ankle and Foot Pain
Knee pain is a common complaint that affects people of all ages. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, such as a ruptured ligament or torn cartilage. Medical conditions — including arthritis, gout and infections — also can cause knee pain.
Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle and Foot Pain
Ankle and Foot Pain
There are many causes of pain associated with the ankles, feet and toes. About 75% of Americans experience foot and ankle pain at some point in their lives. Chronic and severe foot pain is a serious burden for one in seven older disabled women.
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle and Foot Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Achilles tendinitis is an overuse injury of the Achilles (uh-KILL-eez) tendon, the band of tissue that connects calf muscles at the back of the lower leg to your heel bone.
Achilles tendinitis most commonly occurs in runners who have suddenly increased the intensity or duration of their runs. It's also common in middle-aged people who play sports, such as tennis or basketball, only on the weekends.
Plantar Fasciitis
Ankle and Foot Pain
Achilles Tendinitis
Plantar fasciitis (PLAN-tur fas-e-I-tis) is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes (plantar fascia).