There are so many reasons for back pain, and sometimes, it may go beyond just prolonged sitting or sleeping incorrectly. Doctors help understand which ones warrant immediate medical attention, as some ...

Lower back pain is not the only sign of kidney issues. Dr. Daniel Kim, DO, a board-certified physician with Medical Offices of Manhattan and a LabFinder.com contributor, warns that other potential ...

When it comes to severe medical situations, emergency medicine doctors see it all. They’re the physicians who folks of all ages rush to when something serious goes wrong. But just what does “serious” ...

A man in his mid-40s presents to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation of palpitations and a 2-day history of left flank pain associated with urinary frequency. The patient has no known medical ...

For over a decade, Ruth has written for multiple outlets providing patient education, including Health. She has written for health student education companies, collaborating on an anatomy textbook ...

Spinal injections to treat back pain are typically safe. However, side effects can occur, such as bleeding, infection, increased pain, headache, and more. Doctors may suggest spinal injections to ...

In late 2022, Shimia Nord experienced such intense back pain that she failed her driver’s test. Stepmom Rikelle Hendrickson took Shimia to urgent care, where doctors said it was likely a muscle strain ...

If you experience back or knee pain after waking up, chances are your muscles are strained due to an incorrect sleeping ...

A woman who has spent years “in constant agony” due to a rare condition called nutcracker syndrome is trying to raise money for life-changing surgery. Katie Shalka, 28, has had flank pain for nearly a ...

The obliques are the muscles running down either side of the abdomen. Pain in these muscles often occurs due to a type of injury known as “side strain.” There are two sets of oblique muscles: external ...

A 62-year-old man presents to the emergency department with left flank pain that has been present for 1 week. The patient has had no fever, vomiting, hematuria, or abdominal pain but states he seems ...