Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what triggers them, and when they need medical attention.

We often think of our legs simply as the tools that get us from point A to point B. However, in the world of medicine, the ...

If painful leg cramps have woken you up in the middle of the night, the condition can be both scary and confusing. You may think it’s due to the position you’re sleeping in — but there’s more to know ...

Legs can act as a sign of your overall health and warn about hidden health issues like heart failure, peripheral artery ...

Before the primary symptoms begin to show, legs silently warn you about many ailments, whether it is diabetes, heart issues ...

When someone says they have calf pain, that typically means they’re experiencing aches or discomfort on the back of the lower leg, says Naimish Baxi, MD, assistant attending physiatrist at the ...

You probably don’t spend much time thinking about your toes, unless you’re trimming your nails or getting a pedicure. That’s understandable, but our toes play a crucial role in movement, contributing ...