How to treat a pulled muscle and when to see a doctor for muscle strains

Most pulled muscles can be treated effectively at home within a few weeks. But more severe strains may require you to see a doctor.

How to recognize a pulled hamstring, plus 8 expert-recommended tips for treating it at home

Pulled hamstrings usually improve within about a week — treatments like rest, ice, compression, and elevation can help ease ...

Nephrologist shares how to tell if your lower back pain is a kidney problem, and not just a sore muscle

Not all back pain is the same. Some may signal kidney issues. Doctor warns that persistent, one-sided lower back pain, ...

'I thought back pain was pulled muscle then they said I'd never be cured'

The mum-of-one started experiencing lower back pain in December 2024, which she initially attributed to gradual muscle strain ...

Brits warned not to dismiss the early signs of sepsis

Brits are being warned not to dismiss these early signs of sepsis - with one woman even mistaking symptoms for a 'pulled muscle'. According to the UK Sepsis Trust, sepsis is a life-threatening ...