Medically reviewed by Anju Goel, MD Key Takeaways Lower left back pain can be caused by muscle injury, arthritis, or kidney ...

Lower back and hip pain is common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 619 million people live with lower back pain and it’s the leading cause of disability worldwide. But ...

Low back and hip pain typically affect one side of the body. However, it is possible to have pain on both sides depending on ...

Sudden hip pain, shooting pain, a dull ache — all can be symptoms of issues involving your hip. The hip joint contains the ball of the thigh bone and the pelvis socket. It’s held in place with strong, ...

Treatment for lower back and hip pain from arthritis typically begins with medications and physical therapy. When conservative treatments aren’t enough, surgery and certain complementary therapies may ...

Lower back pain ranks among the most common health complaints worldwide, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Whether you’re experiencing a dull, persistent ache or sharp, sudden twinges, ...

Most runners are familiar with the big muscles involved in running, like quads, hamstrings, and glutes. But there are lesser-known, yet still important players that can influence run performance. One ...

Lauren Casey was 15 and a tenor sax player in her Minnesota high school marching band when the pain in her hip and lower back became severe. It hurt when she walked and when she stood for hours at her ...