Pain Relief

3 Hot and Cold Therapies for Postworkout Recovery

These three temperature-based therapies offer postworkout recovery support.

By Nicole Radziszewski

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11 Massage Modalities

From acupressure to myofascial release to trigger-point therapy, here are various forms of massage — and what they are good for.

By Mo Perry

Fitness Tips Functional/Integrative Medicine

Can Massage Help Relieve Headaches?

Shiatsu-style massage and craniosacral therapy can help with chronic headaches.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine Headaches & Migraines

How Massage and Healing Touch Benefit Overall Health

Massage can help with pain relief, digestion, and even immunity.

By Mo Perry

Functional/Integrative Medicine Headaches & Migraines

4 Rotational Stretches to Ease Back Tension

Rotate your spine safely — and reduce back tension — with these four stretches.

By Andrew Heffernan

Body-Weight Workouts Fitness Tips

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The Health Benefits of Cold Conditioning

Cold exposure and conditioning, including taking ice baths, may offer a range of health benefits, from mood stabilization to metabolic improvements.

By Heidi Wachter

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

4 Trapezius Muscle Stretches to Relieve Pain

Release tension in your neck and shoulders with these simple exercises.

By Nicole Radziszewski

Fitness Tips Flexibility & Mobility

What Is Sound Healing — and Is It Right for You?

Taking a sound bath turns on the relaxation response and may help combat chronic stress.

By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred

Attitude/Mindset Functional/Integrative Medicine

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3 Moves to Combat Knee Pain

Plus, ways to address common lifestyle factors that can contribute to knee discomfort.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Arthritis & Joint Health Fitness Tips

Seeking a Cure for Arthritis

Could replacing cartilage be the key to ending arthritic joint pain?

By Craig Cox

Arthritis & Joint Health Healthy Aging

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How Percussive Therapy Can Benefit Your Health

Muscles tight or sore? Stressed? Having trouble sleeping? These devices have risen in popularity as an at-home tool to help provide relief for a variety of symptoms and grievances.

By Jason Stella, CPT, PES, CES

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

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6 Exercises for Healthy Hips

Our experts show us how to prevent and recover from hip issues with a series of simple moves.

By Lauren Bedosky

Arthritis & Joint Health Body-Weight Workouts

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5 Beginner Foam-Rolling Moves

Discover why trainers often recommend the foam roller as a must-have tool for your pre-and post-workout routines.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Fitness Tips Flexibility & Mobility

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The Ultimate Guide to Low Back Pain

Plus, a strength-program to help you recover from low back pain.

By Eric Proper

Equipment-Based Workouts Fitness Tips

DIY Myofascial Release

Here are four exercises to keep your fascia tissue healthy.

By Andrew Heffernan

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS): How to Reduce Post-Exercise Soreness

Discomfort can be an inevitable result of training sessions. Learn why it happens and what you can do to minimize it.

By The LTH Nutrition Team

Fitness Tips Pain Relief

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Do You Need Surgery for Lower-Back Pain?

A former orthopedic spine surgeon empowers patients who have chronic pain to connect with their own capacity to heal.

By Molly Tynjala

Pain Relief

A woman lying down getting her upper back massaged.

How Massage Can Heal the Body and Mind

Think of massage as an indulgence? Perhaps. But it can also be a powerful tool for health and well-being — from easing pain and inflammation to soothing stress and anxiety.

By Catherine Guthrie

Functional/Integrative Medicine Headaches & Migraines

3 Simple Shifts to Soothe Back Pain

Lengthening your spine, rolling open your shoulders, and alternating between "stretchsitting" and "stacksitting" can help — and even prevent — back pain.

By Molly Tynjala

Body-Weight Workouts Fitness Tips