leg pain
Fibula Fracture: Types & Treatment
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You may recall from high school anatomy that you have two long bones in your lower leg: the tibia and the fibula. A fibula fracture is when you break the thinner of those bones that runs along the outside of your leg, the fibula. You can suffer a fibula fracture from a forceful impact, a […]
How to Heal a Hamstring Strain Fast
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Many active individuals experience hamstring injuries and want to know how to heal a hamstring strain fast. The good news is that a minor muscle strain can heal in days with proper treatment, though more severe injuries can take much longer to heal. Basic Hamstring Anatomy The hamstring muscles are a group of three muscles […]
Tibia Fractures: Types, Symptoms, & Treatments
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The benefits of being active are undeniable: better physical and mental health, improved sleep, and lower disease rates. For those who are regularly active or looking to increase activity levels, a broken leg can be a major setback. Our legs are made up of three main bones: the tibia, the fibula, and the femur. The […]
Is my lower back, buttocks or leg pain from piriformis syndrome?
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Lower back pain is one of the most common complaints among adults, with 25% of U.S. adults reporting acute lower back pain and 8% of all adults experiencing chronic or persistent back pain. Lower back pain can radiate through the buttocks and down the leg, depending on its cause. One such condition? Piriformis syndrome. What […]