Shin splints are a type of injury caused by overuse and stress. Foot, ankle, and shin stretches can help improve movement, which may help prevent shin splints. Shin splints are a throbbing pain along ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap ...

The notion that sitting isn’t good for you isn’t new – but if you think that running regularly cancels out the negative side effects of sitting all day, you’d be wrong. Research indicates that no ...

Microscopic tears of the muscle away from the lining of the bone causes the pain. Predisposing factors include overpronation and running on hard surfaces, and shin splints are more common in novice ...

An important component of fitness is flexibility, especially for your leg, back and hip muscles. Here’s a stretch that targets all three areas in one simple move. -- Karen Voight Step 1 Sit on the ...

Leg cramps are typically harmless. Although they go away on their own, several at-home remedies may help relieve the symptoms. In this article, we explain what leg cramps are and what can cause them.

Without realizing it, many of us start our day by stretching before we even get out of bed. Involuntary stretching of your muscles is called pandiculation. It’s a behavior seen in most types of ...

Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports. She is also the author of “Practical Solutions for Back Pain ...

Your muscles and joints might notice the cold weather before you do.