Depending on the cause, physical therapy, massage, stretching, yoga, relaxation, heat, or other therapies may help release chronically tight muscles. Various factors can cause chronically tight or ...

Almost everyone shrinks with old age. Many older adults have more difficulty gaining muscle than they did in their childhood and teenage years. And when it comes to maintaining that muscle, the phrase ...

Researchers developed a way to help people with amputation or paralysis regain limb control. Their optogenetic technique could offer more precise control over muscle contraction, along with a dramatic ...

There is perhaps no better way to see the absolute pinnacle of human athletic abilities than by watching the Olympics. But at the Olympics – and at almost all professional sporting events – you rarely ...

You’ve probably heard the phrase “engage your core” at least once in your life, even if you’ve never seen an exercise program, read a fitness magazine, or set foot in a gym. Sometimes it’s gently ...

Let’s be clear: there are a ton of ways to “get in shape for summer,” whatever the hell that even means. Runners are in shape. Cyclists are in shape. Surfers, climbers and people who go on long, brisk ...

What most of us commonly refer to as the “backside of our body” actually has an anatomical name: the posterior chain. While the posterior chain runs from your neck down to your ankles, the focus is ...

These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort. By Danielle Friedman If you’ve ever had a shoulder massage or used a foam ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

Danielle “Nellie” Bruns, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, has received a five-year, $1.78 million research grant from the National Institutes ...

Statins have transformed heart health, saving millions of lives by lowering cholesterol and reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes. But for many patients, these drugs come with a troubling ...