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What Are the Best Strength-Training Exercises for People With Osteoarthritis in Their Hands?
There are many great strength-training exercises that don’t require any gripping.
DIY Facial Lymphatic Massage
This easy self-care technique can help clear your head of congestion and sinus pressure.
Migraine Prevention: How to Manage and Reduce Migraine Symptoms
New research offers promising treatments for these extreme headaches.
Your Guide to Treating a Muscle Strain, Joint Sprain, or Bruise
A muscle strain, joint sprain or contusion suffered just before a competition could put you on the shelf. Here are some quick-fix options.
Coping With Psychogenic Pain
When the source of your pain escapes you — and your doctor — it could be psychogenic.
How to Heal Arthritis Naturally
Susan Blum, MD, MPH, author of a new book on arthritis, outlines a three-step guide to treat joint pain.
Be Your Own Massage Therapist
Learn how to become your own bodyworker with these expert tips on trigger-point therapy and self-myofascial release.
How to Treat Lower-Back Pain
Why exercise — not opioids — is the best remedy for back pain.
PUMPING IRONY: Algae for Arthritis?
New research holds promise for the millions of geezers with creaky joints, but I’m more inclined to follow a less invasive protocol.
How to Release Deep Muscle Knots Using Trigger Points
Are myofascial problems holding you back? Discover how deep-release techniques can help you work out the kinks and improve your flexibility.
Bounce Back: Tips and Strategies for Dealing with Low Back Pain
Lower-back pain doesn’t have to be devastating to your fitness routine. With the right exercise tactics, you can recover from many aches – and keep future back troubles at bay.
The High Price of Pain Relief
New study links ibuprofen and other NSAIDs with a greater risk of heart attacks.
Acupuncture May Reduce Migraines
A new JAMA Internal Medicine study finds that treatment with acupuncture may reduce the frequency of these debilitating headaches.
What Triggers Migraines?
The cause of migraines has long been a mystery — but recently, researchers took one step closer a solution.
Making the Acupuncture Connection
What researchers are discovering to help explain how acupuncture works in the body.
How Does Acupuncture Work?
Many people are turning to this ancient practice for relief from acute pain and chronic symptoms. Here’s why it works.
Expert Answers: Strains Vs. Sprains
Our expert clarifies the different medical conditions and shares advice for treatment.
How to Manage Pain Without Painkillers
Some healthcare facilities are finding that integrative pain-relief methods could offer a suitable alternative to opioids.
Expert Answers: Natural Muscle Pain Relief
Consider these natural remedies for post-workout pain.
How to Heal a Frozen Shoulder
The cause of frozen shoulder is a mystery. For millions of Americans, its symptoms are debilitating. Fortunately, the condition can be cured and, in many cases, prevented altogether.
Fitness Fix: Weak, Unstable Shoulder Blades
Try these three moves to help strengthen your scapulae.