Some of us have been suffering from knee pain for so long that it's hard to remember life without it. But enough is enough. Sure, you can take joint supplements, but I decided to try and ease the pain ...

After battling lower back pain, I learned the importance of stretching and good form. You probably need a bit more stretch time too if a little hip or knee pain is holding you back. Focusing on key ...

Struggling with knee pain? Whether it's due to an injury, ageing or a condition like arthritis, there's no doubt that it can be uncomfortable and have an impact on everyday life. But in many cases, a ...

Your knee joints help you do daily activities like walking, squatting, and standing still. But if your knees are painful or tight, these movements might feel uncomfortable. Doing knee stretches can ...

There are many different causes for knee pain when bending the leg. The location of pain and other symptoms can help differentiate possible causes, such as tendonitis, strains, or arthritis. The type ...

Dr F Ghaffarinejad, Rehabilitation Faculty, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, PO Box 71345-1733, Shiraz, Iran; ghafarif{at}sums.ac.ir1 Background: Muscle stretching is widely used in sport ...

Numerous studies have shown that static stretching compromise a muscle’s ability to produce strength either isometric or isokinetic, and dynamic stretching, on the other hand, may improve muscle ...

After a tough week of workouts, give your body some love for all that hard work with a lengthy stretching session. Make sure you start with your neck, giving extra attention and time to the places ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American Research has shown that the experience of ...