Muscle soreness can be a signal of various things, depending on the person. As a trainer, I constantly have clients approach me, saying that they are sore and asking how to minimize the discomfort so ...

But some muscle soreness isn't simply due to lactic acid buildup — it's a sign you straight-up sent your muscles into shock. "The significant muscle soreness that typically occurs hours after activity ...

Select independently determines what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more. As a gym-goer and former high school athlete, I’m no stranger to ...

These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort. By Danielle Friedman If you’ve ever had a shoulder massage or used a foam ...

Stretching and light exercise can stimulate blood flow and help with muscle soreness. Heat therapy, like hot baths or heating pads, can also soothe achy muscles. Focus on foods containing flavonoids, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Oh your aching muscles. When you can’t pop in for an on-the-spot massage (who can?), you might reach for ...

A hard workout can come back to haunt you. When you wake up the next morning and try to get out of bed, everyday motions like rolling over and standing up can make your muscles whine in pain. You ...

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 ...

After you finish a tough workout, whether it’s an interval run, hill repeats, or lifting weights at the gym, you probably expect strength as your reward. But instead, you may wake up the next day or a ...

Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Light activity like walking ...