Are you tired of those nagging aches and pains that won't go away? You've probably tried everything from ice packs to over-the-counter pain relievers. But there's a treatment that's making waves in ...

Most people think of pain as something that can easily be managed with common, over-the-counter remedies. With acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and other medicines so obtainable, it can be hard for people to ...

Plantar fasciitis is an inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot and connects your heel bone to your toes. This condition can cause heel ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’ve had some foot issues, and I heard that shockwave therapy might be appropriate. How does it work? And how can it help? ANSWER: This noninvasive treatment uses sound waves to ...

If you’ve sustained an injury to a tendon, elbow, or hamstring, your doctor might recommend shockwave therapy. Before you balk at this painful-sounding technique, though, it may be comforting to know ...