New research helps explain why some people develop muscle pain while taking statins—and what that could mean for future treatments.

While statins are generally safe, several individuals experience some unwanted symptoms, including muscle pain, which range ...

As temperatures drop, many people experience muscle and joint pain. Understanding the science behind this discomfort can help ...

Statins are a cornerstone of heart health, but muscle pain and weakness cause many patients to quit taking them. Scientists have now identified the precise molecular trigger behind these side effects.

At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Muscle cramps, also known as muscle spasms or charley horses, are the involuntary contraction of muscle ...

When sciatica first strikes, cold packs are a self-care strategy that can help numb the area and get you through the worst of ...

Almost everyone has pain sometimes. It might start as a twinge in your back, a dull ache in your knee, a tingling on the bottoms of your feet. Maybe you slept funny, or hoisted a full bag of groceries ...

When muscle pain strikes, many reach for over-the-counter pain relievers without considering what might be missing from their body. Magnesium, an essential mineral involved in hundreds of biochemical ...

Kimberly Dawn Neumann is a New York City-based magazine and book writer whose work has appeared in a wide variety of publications, including Women’s Health, Health, Cosmopolitan, Fitness, Prevention, ...

When a person moves, several different muscles in the back are used at the same time, making accurate diagnosis difficult. The detection device uses electric impulses to isolate each muscle. For more ...

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 ...

Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, which makes them less flexible and more prone to injury,” says Elizabeth Gardner, ...