And why you shouldn’t hesitate to call your doc if you’re not sure.

When the nervous system detects pain or a potential threat in the pelvis, pelvic floor muscles may tighten. Initially, this ...

Scientists have discovered how atorvastatin, a commonly prescribed cholesterol medication, can interfere with a protein that regulates calcium in muscle cells. The findings offer new clues about ...

A 2025 study in Frontiers in Public Health found that low back pain now affects 452.8 million working-age people worldwide, an increase of more than 50% since 1990.

At one point or another, we've all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle ...

FOR PEOPLE WITH high cholesterol, statins are a game-changing medication. So why are a chunk of medicated users quitting them after a while? Up to 10 percentof people who take them end up dealing with ...

Joint pain or swelling can occur in some people taking statins. However, a more typical symptom is muscle pain, which a person may mistake for joint pain. Statins help people lower their cholesterol ...

Hip pain is often associated with muscle strain, overuse, or aging. However, persistent or recurring hip pain may sometimes ...

Muscle and joint pain are frequently reported symptoms of COVID-19. Back pain is the most commonly reported, but many people have pain in other areas, like the neck, shoulders, and elsewhere. COVID-19 ...

Menopausal people may notice a few muscle-related symptoms, like pain, weakness, or general muscle loss. These changes may be brought on by factors like hormone fluctuations or the general aging ...