Bruno Roseguini, associate professor in health and kinesiology at Purdue University, and a staff member acting as the patient demonstrate a previous version of the warming pants being tested on PAD.

Swelling, or edema, is more than just a nuisance—it can feel like carrying extra baggage in your legs, ankles, or abdomen. ...

Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Key Takeaways Calf pain while walking can be caused by muscle cramps, injuries, or issues ...

Q. I learned a home remedy a couple of years ago when I stupidly leaned on a small coil burner. I rubbed a freshly cut onion on the burn after running the arm under cold water. It saved me. I had full ...

If these valves or flaps do not work properly, blood can flow backwards and pool in the vein, causing it to stretch and bulge ...

Those wanting to get a leg up on their heart health should pay attention to pain in their lower limbs. While some may chalk up pain in their calves from walking to aging or muscle strain, it could be ...

If you suffer from achy joints, there’s a good chance your knees are one of the main culprits. It’s estimated that knee pain affects 25% of adults and is responsible for over 4 million primary care ...

If you’ve ever felt aches or pains that radiate down your legs, you may have been dealing with sciatic nerve pain. The sciatic nerve is the biggest in your body and starts in your back and goes down ...

Sometimes, aches and pains get dismissed as a normal part of getting older. In the case of peripheral artery disease, or PAD, those pains can be signs of a serious problem. But while the consequences ...

Some causes of calf pain, like occasional nighttime leg cramps or an inflamed Achilles tendon, aren't serious and often can ...