Night-time leg cramps are common but poorly understood. An orthopaedic doctor explains why they strike during sleep, what ...

Strength training is not merely about building muscles; it is about building resilience, character and personalities. When we ...

Stretching is a crucial, but often overlooked, part of our daily routines, whether we’re long-distance runners or simply always on the go. (So much so that we get ourselves into a bind and can’t work ...

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

Muscle spasticity, a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), can make everyday movements feel stiff, tight, and painful. Stretching is one way to help reduce some of that discomfort, improve ...

Running is a spring-loaded sport—and no, I’m not just referring to the springy, carbon-plated super shoes that have swept the running world in recent years. Muscles and tendons themselves act like ...

Hip pain can be incredibly uncomfortable and distracting, with causes ranging from tight muscles to osteoarthritis, a joint condition. Some exercises and stretches for hip pain may be just as helpful, ...

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA. A SPECIFIC KIND OF STUDIO SPECIALIZING ON STRESS RELIEF AND MUSCLE RECOVERY IS CELEBRATING NEW LOCATIONS IN OUR AREA, INCLUDING ONE SPOT IN FOLSOM. JOINING US THIS MORNING IS ...

High school fall sports teams will begin their official practices soon — including double sessions for football. While a warm August may be a wonderful time of year to swim and kayak, it may not offer ...

Stretching can help people of all ages maintain flexibility and mobility. Physical therapist Dr. Gregory Minnis recommends foam rollers, slant boards, and stretching straps to help you safely complete ...

The name is a bit braggadocios, we know. But the world’s greatest stretch is legit. This dynamic exercise—which involves getting into a kneeling lunge with one palm on the ground, driving the other ...