The piriformis is a small muscle located deep in the hip joint. Its main role is to rotate the hip and move the leg away from the body (abduction). Lucky people probably haven't heard of this tiny ...

When sciatica pain strikes, it can be downright debilitating. From numbness to tingling to jolts of discomfort that radiate through your lower back, buttocks and legs, sciatica has a way of leaving ...

Lower back stretches can help improve flexibility and prevent muscle pain. Stretching other muscles such as the glutes, hamstrings, and calves may also help alleviate pain. Lifting, bending, and ...

If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know that the nagging, burning feeling along the back of your legs affects everything you do-the way you walk, how well you sleep, whether you can pick up your ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who suffer from low back pain you know how much it can disrupt your daily routine. Simple things most take for granted, like going for a walk, sitting at a ...

Sitting in a cramped airplane seat can take a toll on your body. Rachel Claudio, a physical therapist with Atlantic Health System, shows you stretches you can do while flying. The stretches include, ...

Back pain is an incredibly common issue, affecting millions of people worldwide. It can range from a dull ache to a sharp, debilitating pain that disrupts your daily life. While back pain can have ...

A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has ...