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Knee pain comes in many forms. It can strike above or below the knee, on the kneecap itself, behind the knee or on the inner or outer side of the knee. The joint may feel swollen or stiff, or it may ...

Welcome to Start TODAY. Sign up for our Start TODAY newsletter to receive daily inspiration sent to your inbox — and join us on Instagram! If you’re sore from a workout and looking for a productive ...

It’s that time of year: Our snow boots and shovel have a permanent home propped by the door, on the ready to help us dig out from a winter storm. It may be a common task added to our to-do list during ...

An initial StretchLab session includes an assessment for mobility, activation, posture and symmetry, called MAPS. During a MAPS assessment, the client performs three deep squats, with arms raised ...

In a world where back pain has become as common as a morning coffee, millions search for relief from this modern plague. From ergonomic chairs to standing desks, from pain pills to acupuncture, ...

Mild muscle soreness after a workout is normal and often relieved by gentle movement, but sharp pain could signal an injury and means it’s time to rest. Light activity like walking, yoga, or switching ...

Everyone loves a good stretch. The practice feels good because the act of stretching activates a network of relaxing and calming nerves and increases blood flow to one's muscles. Stretching also ...

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

You work hard all week, so when the weekend finally rolls around, you want to play just as hard. There's nothing like a few rounds of golf, a hike in the mountains, or an intense workout at the gym to ...

Tingling, sharp, or dull, low back pain is simply the worst. For me, it can strike when I’m walking slowly around a museum, when I’m charging up a hill, when I’m lifting weights that are too heavy ...

Those who love the gym and working out would know what happens sometimes when you over-exercise and end up with sore muscles. According to experts, muscle soreness is common after a new or strenuous ...