Short-term muscle weakness is common and can be caused by something as simple as a tough workout. However, persistent muscle weakness without apparent cause could indicate an underlying health ...

Dear Dr. Gott: Four years ago, I was told that I have both neuropathy and myopathy. I'm finding it more difficult to walk and even to lie down comfortably. Is there anything new I can take to ...

A new analysis suggests that physical frailty serves as a robust warning sign for cognitive decline in later life.

The joints in your body are enveloped by muscles that coordinate their movements. These muscle groups counterbalance each other and work together to complete a movement. The muscles on either side of ...

A previously unknown autoimmune muscle disease involving sudden onset of debilitating muscle pain and weakness has been identified. The syndrome easily could be mistaken for other muscle diseases that ...

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

Hand weakness can stem from a variety of conditions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, peripheral neuropathy, and ganglion cysts. A weakened hand or grip can make everyday tasks much more ...

Tingling in your feet, or that pins and needles feeling, may happen if your feet "fall asleep" after lying on them for too long. Conditions like arthritis and diabetes can cause neuropathy (nerve ...

What Is Post-Polio Syndrome? Post-polio syndrome, or PPS, is a non-contagious disorder that affects your nerves and muscles. It happens to polio survivors years after a polio infection, sometimes as ...

As we get older we lose muscle strength, and in some people this severe weakness impacts their ability to live everyday lives, a condition called sarcopenia. Around 10 per cent of people over 50 ...

Compression or ‘pinching’ of one of the main arm nerves can cause tingling, numbness, and nerve pain in the arm. Physical therapy, medications, and surgery can treat pinched nerves. A pinched nerve ...