The calf muscle is actually made up of two primary muscles: the gastrocnemius muscle and the soleus muscle. "The vast majority of injuries are to those two muscles," says Robert Gillanders, a ...

Knee pain comes in many forms. It can strike above or below the knee, on the kneecap itself, behind the knee or on the inner or outer side of the knee. The joint may feel swollen or stiff, or it may ...

For someone dealing with unresolved or lingering knee pain, a leg day workout packed with high-impact moves, squats, and lunges can be, well, a little scary. That's because, according to Dr. Leada ...

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If you're dealing with knee pain when working out, try adding these simple stretches for knee pain to your recovery toolkit. “A lot of knee injuries, or even chronic knee pain, can be avoided if you ...

Stiff ankles can affect your body’s mechanics and cause chronic tension in the knees, hips and spine. But you can improve your ankle mobility with easy daily drills.

If your parents are beginning to struggle with walking, climbing stairs, or getting up from a chair, it is a sign that their ...

If your knee hurts when you bend it, you may have an injury or another health condition. Depending on the underlying cause, the pain can range in location and intensity. Your knees bend many times ...

If you’re like many runners, stretching is your first course of action when you feel pain. Sore Achilles tendon? Stretch the calf. Sore knee? Stretch the quads or the IT band. The problem is, tight ...

Fitness trainers and entrepreneurs Justin and Taylor Norris share 9 exercises that alleviate pain in your lower back. This workout consists of a warm-up, single-leg stretches, knee-tucks, glute ...