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There’s no question it feels good and relaxes you. But does massage really affect sore muscles? By Christie Aschwanden The author is a science writer, author and former elite skier who has tested more ...

Massage therapy has been trusted for centuries as a natural way to relieve pain and improve overall well-being. But does it truly work for pain management? The short answer is yes—when applied ...

Which neck massager is best? Neck pain is a common occurrence in our increasingly technologized world, where it seems like everyone is hunched over a computer or staring down at their smartphone. Neck ...

Relieving sore muscles in your back, neck and shoulders is a must, but those spots can be hard to reach on your own. Well, heads up: Amazon is running a sale on a mega-popular, No. 1 best-selling self ...

You wake up the morning after a workout and your quads hurt so badly you can barely swing your legs out of bed. Or, on the flip side, the day after an interval session that left you drenched, your ...

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 ...

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 ...

Is working out after sore muscles a good idea? Trainers share the only types of workouts you should be doing when your muscles are already wiped. “I’m sore” is my favorite excuse for skipping a day at ...

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 ...