Fascia release is a manual therapy technique that uses sustained, gentle pressure to stretch and soften tight fascia. And ...

There was a time in life—let us call it “youth”—when each time we had a pain, we knew what caused it. Twisted a knee in yoga class. Sprained an elbow playing tennis. Shin splints from dancing all ...

Struggling with back pain? Try these 9 beginner-friendly stretches that can ease stiffness, improve mobility, and strengthen ...

As you age, you gradually lose muscle mass and gain visceral body fat, a type of fat deep inside your body that surrounds your heart, kidneys and other organs. Now, scientists say the ratio of ...

From the diaphragm to the pelvic floor, scientists say improving your core strength can protect your spine and help you move with ease into older age. Exercises like the plank train the body’s full ...

China’s $285 million project in Brazil is a multibillion dollar threat to U.S. farmers. WSJ’s Samantha Pearson explains. Illustration: Annie Zhao WASHINGTON—The Trump administration is planning to ...

Neck and shoulder pain can be caused by poor posture, muscle strains, or degenerative conditions, which break down the structure and function of certain organs and tissues. Targeted exercises can help ...

The body’s connective tissue has structurally significant properties, enabling humans to function effectively throughout their everyday lives. Ligaments hold bones together. Tendons attach muscles to ...

The mechanism of skeletal muscle contraction is a process that relies on calcium signaling. However, the physiological role of calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) through the ryanodine receptor ...

Researchers engineered mice with a mutation (E3896A) in the RyR1 calcium-binding site, eliminating calcium-induced calcium release (CICR) without affecting depolarization-induced calcium release. The ...

Do you experience aching, throbbing or tight muscle pain that doesn’t seem to be relieved by at-home remedies? Myofascial release, a therapeutic pain relief therapy, might help alleviate those ...