Leg pain can be either injury related or overuse related. Leg injury in soccer players usually involves contusion from a direct blow or a muscle strain from a stretch type injury. Treatment is ...

My three-year-old complains that her legs ache a lot. Otherwise she seems fine. Do I need to get this checked out? Or am I worrying about nothing? Thanks in advance for your advice.

Growing pains are cramps, aches or pains usually in the legs and most commonly in the fronts of the thighs and in the calves. They occur on both sides and usually start late in the day ...

Leg pain is discomfort or pain felt in any part of the leg. It can range from mild to severe, depending on the cause. In some cases, leg pain is nothing to worry about and is due to a minor muscle ...

A vein expert is cautioning joggers to be vigilant about leg pain as it might indicate a grave vascular condition. Despite the numerous health advantages of running, it can also pose risks to your ...

However, Dr Mark Bratby, consultant interventional radiologist at Veincentre, is urging runners to take heed if the pain lingers or worsens. He said: “Veins carry blood from the legs back to the ...

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A specialist in vein health is sounding the alarm for runners to keep an eye out for leg pain, indicating that it could be a warning sign of a serious vascular concern. While pounding the ...

Varicose veins is a common condition and it is crucial runners recognise symptoms such as aching, sore and heavy legs. Runners are often accustomed to muscle soreness, fatigue or the occasional ache ...

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