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 ...

Pregnancy is one of the most intense physical challenges a person can go through, so it's important to take things easy. With that being said, you still want to stay reasonably active. You may not ...

Massage therapy is a popular way to reduce muscle strain and pain. That said, you don’t have to go to a professional to see results. Percussive massagers — also known as massage guns — provide short ...

Your piriformis is a small muscle located beneath your glutes that helps to rotate and stabilize your hips. When this muscle gets tight, overused, or irritated, it can put pressure on your sciatic ...

As runners, we prefer to be out there running. But we know, by now, that strength training is important for improving performance and preventing injury, so we make the time. Still, run-of-the-mill sit ...

A few weeks into the PGA Tour’s hiatus a few months back, Collin Morikawa began to feel some tightness in his hips. He’d been keeping up on his fitness and golf regimens, but admits—like most—he found ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Even as a fitness editor who essentially works out for a living, I found it ...

The shoulder is a ball-and-socket joint that connects the upper arm bone to the shoulder blade. Four muscles attach to the bones of the shoulder joint, and these form the rotator cuff. Performing ...

Natural remedies for headaches include drinking more water, applying compresses, learning relaxation techniques, getting extra sleep, and many more. This article looks at a range of home and natural ...