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 ...

We asked a sports MD and a physical therapist.

Why do you get sore muscles from exercise, and does being sore mean you did a good workout? Can you prevent or get rid of muscle soreness? Read on to find out. You’ve probably felt it: the day or two ...

As many of us hit the gym or go for a run to recover from the silly season, you might notice a bit of extra muscle soreness. This is especially true if it has been a while between workouts. A common ...

Muscle soreness is a familiar sensation for anyone who’s recently intensified their workout regimen or returned to the gym after a hiatus. This discomfort, technically known as delayed onset muscle ...

You might think you know what it feels like to have sore, tight muscles. But, sometimes, what feels like a muscle ache is actually a more complex problem — one that's related to nerves. "It's much ...

What are the best essential oils for sore muscles? Whether it’s from exercise or chronic conditions such as arthritis, sore muscles can disrupt your daily routine. But the best essential oils for sore ...

You might not be an aspiring Olympic skier or sink three-pointers like a March Madness player. But watching athletes in peak physical condition compete at the highest level makes for good ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness.

Icing muscles after strenuous exercise is not just ineffective, it could be counterproductive, a new study in mice suggests. Credit...Melody Melamed for The New York Times Supported by By Gretchen ...