There’s evidence that it works. Studies have found that cold water immersion can reduce soreness, although not all studies show a benefit. Water temperatures around 10 degrees C (50 degrees F) for ...

Nutrition can help ease the effects of DOMS: with higher protein intakes; tart cherry juice; and foods rich in antioxidants, ...

In TODAY.com's Expert Tip of the Day, a trainer shares how long people should hold stretches to get the most benefit.

Muscle soreness doesn’t just impact the gym-goer who did one too many deadlifts or the runner training for their first marathon. Pro athletes also deal with it—pretty regularly in fact. And the same ...

If you’ve ever struggled to sit down the day after squats, you know exactly what delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) feels like. It’s one of those things that pretty much everyone who works out deals ...

In the fourth of a five-part series, Dana Santas explains how strong scapular muscles promote healthy shoulders, better ...

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Mind-body coach and CNN contributor Dana Santas tackles the first in a five-part series on the power of strength training to relieve pain and enhance movement.

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 ...

With winter in full swing, the cold weather can lead to a lot of tension in our muscles. From causing tightness through out the body and leaving us to feel achy, we're changing all of that thanks to ...

Back pain affects millions of people daily, but determining whether discomfort stems from muscle strain or spinal issues can mean the difference between quick recovery and prolonged suffering.