Bone spurs are often referred to a osteophytes and can form on any bone, joint, ligament or tendon in your body.

Treatment for forearm muscle and tendon injuries, or strains, typically involves a combination of therapies with the goal of return to normal function.

Many women experience some degree of lower back pain before or around the beginning of their menstrual period. The type of pain, when it occurs and associated symptoms may provide clues about the cause.

Pain in the front of the thigh most often occurs due to a muscle bruise or quadriceps strain. Pain in this location can also occur with other conditions.

Burning thigh pain usually occurs due to nerve compression or injury. This sensation located in the back of the thigh points to involvement of specific nerves.

Finger numbness most often occurs due to compression, or entrapment, of a nerve that supplies sensation to the hand.

According to Dr. Karen Erickson, a spokesperson for the American Chiropractic Association, two main components of maintaining proper spinal alignment are balance and flexibility. Yoga focuses a great deal of attention to developing both balance and flexibility.

The quadratus lumborum muscles in the low back are often tight. Stretches improve flexibility and mobility in these muscles.

In February of 2017, the American College of Physicians' released new treatment guidelines for lower back pain, specifying yoga as a treatment strategy.

Lower back pain and stiffness is common and has a variety of causes. A combination of stretching, strengthening and self-massage can help you find relief.

Many runners will experience soleus pain at some point in their running careers due to various reasons, including overusing the soleus muscle.

Muscles in your upper back can get tight, particularly if you sit a lot during the day. Thoracic paraspinal stretches decrease tightness in these muscles.