Stretching or applying heat or ice can help relieve a muscular cramp. For more persistent cramps, such as menstrual cramps, over-the-counter (OTC) pain relief may help. Cramps are involuntary ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels PT, DPT, CLT Ice helps reduce swelling and pain by narrowing blood vessels and ...

While soaking in a hot tub or lying on a heating pad simply feels good, especially if your muscles ache after a hard run, this warming can do more than offer relaxation. In fact, science backs up the ...

Not all aches and pains should be treated the same way. Chances are if you’ve been injured, struggle with low back pain, or have sore muscles from exercising, someone has advised you to throw on an ...

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 ...