Chest pain can be disconcerting, but it’s important to remember that not all discomfort signals a serious health condition like a heart attack. In fact, the culprit behind the pain in your chest may ...

Q: How can you tell when muscle pain is just soreness versus a muscle strain? A: A muscle strain occurs when muscle fibers ...

A pulled muscle is an injury to your muscle fibers. Muscle fibers are the large cells that make up your muscles. Your muscles allow you to move when they contract and relax. Many people use the terms ...

You can apply ice to your strained muscle for 15 minutes every hour on the first day to speed up recovery. Warm up and stretch your muscles properly before physical activity to prevent strains. Seek ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in ...

The surgingOakland Athletics won't have Trevor Cahill on the mound Saturday. The right-hander had been scratched from his scheduled start at Tampa Bay with a rhomboid (upper back) muscle strain.

Running is not typically related to higher-than-usual incidences of lower back pain. However, excessive running without sufficient recovery time, improper running form, and other factors may ...

Cornerback Fred Smoot did not participate in the Washington Redskins' practice yesterday because of a strained muscle in his back, and left tackle Chris Samuels missed part of the practice because of ...

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss weeks due to a calf strain, putting his all-NBA and all-star streaks at ...