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 ...

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 ...

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

You know the feeling. A dull ache takes over your quads for a weekend, a burn takes over your arm after a series of bicep curls: soreness. Soreness is assumed if you lift weights. Gains won through ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you've experienced pain in your calf, the Achilles tendon might have seemed like the culprit, but this odd muscle might ...

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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 ...

Calf stretches are a no-brainer for loosening sore, tight lower limbs, and they're something you should all be doing as part of your cool down, no matter what kind of workouts you prefer. When you ...