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 ...

MICKLETON, N.J. (WPVI) -- Nearly everyone gets a muscle cramp from time to time. When muscle contractions won't stop and can't be controlled, that's called dystonia. A South Jersey man is now sharing ...

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 ...

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 ...

Statins reduce heart attack and stroke risk but can cause muscle pain in some users. A new study reveals statins trigger calcium leaks in muscle cells by binding to a key protein, explaining side ...

Stephen Clark, an Atlanta-area physical therapist, sees many patients who suffer from muscle guarding after a traumatic surgery or injury. Muscle guarding, which emanates from the brain, is a physical ...

Jennifer M. Edwards is a journalist and author and certified personal trainer. She spent several years as the lifestyle editor for several daily newspapers in Texas, New York, and Florida. Her work ...

Botox is FDA approved to treat cervical dystonia, a specific type of neck pain. While some doctors use it off-label to treat other conditions that cause neck pain, Botox does not appear to be ...

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 ...