What is happening with my arm? Suddenly the bicep feels really tight and is sensitive and painful to touch. [more inside]
posted by molecicco on Oct 11, 2009 - 5 answers

My feet are in pain. What kind of doctor should I go to? I've heard that podiatry is sort of a dubious branch of medicine. [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B on May 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Hoping someone can help diagnose what my lower back pain is. [more inside]
posted by Christ, what an asshole on Feb 7, 2009 - 5 answers

What did I do to my calves, and is it ok to do it again this evening? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God on Jan 20, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm a 26 yr old male and suspect I have strained my right teres major muscle. Is it worth seeing a general practitioner/family doctor first (I suspect they will just toss me painkillers and tell me about R.I.C.E.)? If not a GP, what are ways I can find somebody in sports medicine or physical therapy (do they have hundred dollar new patient processing fees, etc too?) apart from references from acquaintances? Also, any relevant suggestions on what else I can do are also greatly appreciated. I am relatively inexperienced with dealing with doctors/doctor's offices but am interested in how I can become a more informed patient. [more inside]
posted by weakcore on Oct 10, 2008 - 9 answers

I regularly sprain my tongue. It happens often enough (and is painful enough) to make me curious about how and why this happens, and if it can be prevented. I have never met anyone else who experiences this. [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow on Apr 12, 2008 - 12 answers

Pop goes the calf muscle! [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas on Feb 2, 2008 - 7 answers

What is this pain in my tailbone? Last night while seated normally in a futon I shifted my weight slightly and a shooting pain went up through my tailbone area. It came back whenever I curved my spine forward slightlly. I hoped it would go away with a good night's sleep, but it hasn't and moving around difficult to do without feeling like I'm being stabbed. It feels like a badly pulled muscle. Has anyone had this? [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Dec 31, 2007 - 12 answers

Help me find some relief. Injured my back years ago in a bicycle accident and the chronic pain is getting old. Long explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by ganzhimself on Mar 30, 2007 - 10 answers

Experiences with Active Release Techniques (ART) (TM)?? [more inside]
posted by sweet mister on Mar 9, 2007 - 6 answers

I keep having seemingly random pain in my legs/arms. Yes, I already went to the doctor. [more inside]
posted by jesirose on Feb 2, 2007 - 13 answers

Flu shot arm ache: Any way to make it go away? [more inside]
posted by sirion on Nov 17, 2006 - 10 answers

What is the evidence that ultrasound therapy is effective for treating musculoskeletal problems? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco on Mar 9, 2006 - 5 answers