The poor circulation then causes chronic leg pain. Muscle and skin tissue also start to die, leading to ulcers that won’t heal and – in the worst cases – amputation of the lower leg. The main causes ...

Jennifer McNeill, 34, from Gourock, Scotland, was left bedbound and could barely walk after suffering from 'stabbing pain' in ...

According to new research, men and women rely on different biological systems for pain relief, which could help explain why our most powerful pain medications are often less effective in women.

A recent study by the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine found that men and women process pain ...

The Institute for Neurological Sciences provides specialised care for patients and is operated by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

But the disease is not well understood and currently incurable. Milligan said her diagnosis prompted a new stage of her life, ...

Although acupuncture is widely used by patients with chronic sciatica, the evidence of its efficacy is scarce. The objective of this multicenter 2-arm randomized clinical trial, conducted in 6 ...

A new trial that compared acupuncture to a convincing placebo suggests that the treatment can help relieve sciatica pain.

Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a serious condition that affects the blood vessels in the legs, making it difficult and ...

Some conditions that cause swelling in the the legs and feet from edema, as well as low back pain, include varicose veins, kidney disease, and pregnancy. Varicose Veins and Chronic Vein Insufficiency ...

If you’re experiencing restless leg syndrome, you may want to consider getting your magnesium levels checked. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a disorder of the nervous system that causes the ...