CHICAGO -- Inflammation and edema of the trapezius muscles appeared linked to tension and migraine headaches, a small prospective cohort study found. Patients with mixed-type tension and migraine ...

Neck pain and shoulder pain that occur together typically happen due to an injury, but it can also be due to certain health conditions, including a heart attack. Treatment can depend on the cause.

Tokyo, Japan - Inflammatory myopathies can be challenging to treat, but a new study reports encouraging findings for patients with these debilitating conditions. Researchers from Japan have found that ...

Over time, this muscular "self-defense mechanism" may help people preserve muscle mass and stave off some of the most common, deadly diseases plaguing modern humans. "We found that exercising muscle ...

While massage guns are generally safe when used correctly, improper use or existing medical conditions can lead to side effects, ranging from mild discomfort to rare but serious injuries.

Biomedical engineers have demonstrated that human muscle has an innate ability to ward off damaging effects of chronic inflammation when exercised. The discovery was made possible through the use of ...

Getting rid of a stiff neck may involve stretching, a cold or hot compress, and OTC medication. The neck is a sensitive area, making neck stiffness common. Most stiffness will heal on its own, but see ...