You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - When you hear the word "Botox," you probably think of a cosmetic procedure to reduce wrinkles. You may be surprised to know that Botox has some very serious medical uses, too.

Pelvic pain associated with endometriosis often becomes chronic and can persist (or recur) following surgical and hormonal interventions. Treating pelvic floor muscle spasm with botulinum toxin may ...

The involuntary contraction of muscles that occur when your knee twitches, are usually caused by the muscles in your thigh, rather than the knee itself. The occasional twitch of your knee (or any body ...

We’ve probably all experienced it: a sudden sharp pain in the calf or hamstring that makes us gasp for breath. Known as a charley horse, it happens when a muscle, commonly in the leg, suddenly ...

Ms. D’s muscle spasms were improved after administration of IV diazepam (Valium). In the critical care unit, Ms. D was observed closely for cardiopulmonary deterioration. Serial vital capacity ...

Your groin area is the region between your lower abdomen and your upper thighs. A pinched nerve in the groin happens when tissues — like muscles, bones, or tendons — in your groin compress a nerve.

Lockjaw occurs when chewing muscles spasm, restricting the opening of the mouth. Diagnosis may involve a physical exam, blood tests, and imaging like CT scans or MRIs. Mild cases of lockjaw can be ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: In 2021, I drove to the hospital with chest and back pain. I was told that I needed an emergency surgery to remove my gallbladder. During the procedure, I suffered a heart rhythm ...

Singer Celine Dion’s announcement Thursday that she has stiff-person syndrome will shed new light on a rare treatable, but incurable, condition. According to Dr. Duarte Machado of the Chase Family ...

Botox is a household name synonymous with wrinkle reduction and a youthful appearance. However, this powerful medication, derived from a purified neurotoxin, has a surprising array of uses that extend ...