At one point or another, we’ve all experienced the unexpected, intense pain of a muscle cramp. Here's how to start feeling ...

“Menthol and camphor [a common ingredient in remedies applied to the skin] work by producing a cooling sensation that can reduce inflammation and ease discomfort,” Parnacott explains. Helfrich echoes ...

While muscle aches typically resolve independently, people can take medications, such as muscle relaxants and pain relievers, to help reduce symptoms. Muscle aches, also known as myalgia, can occur in ...

Whether you've been diagnosed with arthritis or you're an athlete who frequently pushes your physical limits, muscle pain is just that — a pain. It can inhibit a person's ability to recover and relax, ...

When it comes to severe pain, you may need surgery or strong medications, but there are some very serious drawbacks to each. If surgery and strong medications are not necessary, you may have other ...

Although tens of millions of Americans turn to muscle relaxants for lower back pain relief, a new Australian review finds little evidence that such drugs actually work. That's the conclusion of a deep ...

A few weeks ago, I came home complaining of an intense pain in my back and shoulders, radiating from my right collarbone to my upper back. No amount of stretching or rubbing helped. My roommate — the ...

New research finds common treatments for low back pain aren’t necessarily effective. Those medications include acetaminophen and muscle relaxers. Experts recommend a slew of other treatments to help ...

People often experience muscle pain after spinal fusion surgery due to the surgical techniques involved. However, different techniques can cause less pain, and medications can help reduce the effects ...