Muscle knots, known as trigger points, can cause pain in the neck, back, and shoulders — and Dr. Lacy Anderson says injections offer fast, effective relief.

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 ...

A long-mysterious statin side effect may finally be explained, researchers say. New studies suggest muscle pain linked to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a ...

Ever wake up with a sore lower back or achy shoulders that just ruin the rest of your day? Or get up from bed and try to greet the morning, only to find your neck is too stiff to turn to the window?

Here's why 40% of heart attacks show atypical symptoms like jaw pain, fatigue, and arm heaviness, and how early recognition ...

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, ...

A study conducted at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in Brazil investigated the process of muscle pain chronification—that is, when it goes from acute to chronic—and identified one of the ...

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

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

Avid runner Sierra Prindle was used to muscle pain, but the agony she was feeling in her left calf was something she'd never experienced before. It started when she was around 30, with muscle spasms ...