It’s that time of year - when people set goals and take action to improve their health, get back in shape, and ramp up exercise routines. But what happens when your body isn’t ready for what your mind ...

You might think you know what it feels like to have sore, tight muscles. But, sometimes, what feels like a muscle ache is actually a more complex problem — one that's related to nerves. "It's much ...

You've likely heard of sciatica before. The shooting pain that runs down your lower back, buttocks and leg can disrupt your daily routine and linger for months. But if you've tried traditional ...

A hard workout can come back to haunt you. When you wake up the next morning and try to get out of bed, everyday motions like rolling over and standing up can make your muscles whine in pain. You ...

After 65, leg strength doesn’t disappear overnight, but the rules of the game change. Understanding why muscle-building feels ...

A foam roller, which is much cheaper than a massage gun, can provide self-message benefits while alleviating muscle pain, improving range of motion and relaxing the nervous system. Certain foam roller ...

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Muscle pain that does not go away after several days or is accompanied by symptoms such as fever, shortness of breath, and extreme weakness requires medical assistance. Muscle pain, also called ...

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. Credit...Melody Melamed for The New York Times Supported by By Gretchen ...

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I will do or try almost anything to get rid of delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). I’ve had my legs demolished with deep tissue massages that left me crying for mercy. I’ve foam-rolled and used ice ...