When your shoulders feel stiff, stretching might seem like the obvious answer. But in many cases, stretching is just a temporary fix rather than a real solution — and when it comes to the shoulders, ...

Soreness is a fact of life in fitness. Importantly, however, Samuel notes that there is a difference between the burn you feel in your muscles post-workout, and the pain you feel in joints. If your ...

Discover the power of yoga twists in this quick 5-minute yoga routine! Perfect for beginners, these simple yoga poses relieve ...

Repeatedly doing the same type of activity — whether it’s running, lifting or sitting — can have serious downsides. By Hilary Achauer When you head out for your daily run, with each stride you’re ...

You’re getting out of the car after a long drive, or up from your computer after a stressful workday, and there it is—that tight, achy feeling in your neck. Your first instinct is to pull your head ...

Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

The causes of shoulder pain may be as common as a traumatic injury or as rare as a systemic inflammatory condition, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. The combination of joints ...

Use heat: To soothe painful spots from the inside, sip warm pepper­mint tea, which has been shown to help GI symptoms. To ...

Rhomboid muscle pain occurs between the shoulder blades and spine. It may feel like tenderness around the shoulder blade. Risk factors for rhomboid muscle pain include injury and general overuse. The ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical Solutions for Back ...