Recovery

A groin injury is as uncomfortable as it sounds. That's why it's important to know how it happens, what to do about it, and how long it takes to heal from one.

In need of a post-workout recovery drink, but all out of protein shake? You might be interested in grabbing an unexpected option: a glass of chocolate milk.

It's common practice to drink a protein shake like Muscle Milk after a workout to help muscles recover. But there's actually an ideal window of time to do so.

MyoStorm made a splash in its Shark Tank debut -- and pre-orders piled up on their site. But where is the company now, and how did they fare after the show?

A workout is one of the best ways to release endorphins. But if you ever experience a post-workout crash, you might want to look at one of these common causes.

To find out what the recovery process entails following knee replacement surgery, Health Digest spoke with orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Kevin R. Stone.

In this exclusive interview, Dr. Rahul Shah explains how Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts' shoulder sprain might impact his upcoming Super Bowl performance.

Isokinetic machines are usually found in physical therapy and sports rehabilitation facilities. Here's what you need to know about isokinetic exercises.

Many people have experienced their feet going numb during a workout, but what does it mean, and how can you prevent it from happening?

Why does it seem that on some workout days you're able to hit the ground running, while on others you feel like, well, just hitting the ground?

There is such a thing as too much exercise. Luckily, there's something called active recovery, which allows you to stay relatively active during a rest day.

Depending on how long it's been since you worked out and how hard you exercised, DOMS can be painful. Luckily, there are ways to reduce post-workout soreness.

The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons that surround the shoulder joint. It is responsible for holding the upper arm bone in the socket.

We can easily get an impingement in the rotator cuff when we wear down tendons or muscles. Here are a few stretches and exercises to strengthen your shoulders.

Your rotator cuff holds your arm securely into your shoulder blade. A torn rotator cuff can be treated with surgery, but physical therapy is often used instead.

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be looking for ways to relieve the discomfort. One of these customer-favorite wrist braces may help.

Many pain relief creams work by stimulating a heated or cooling sensation on the skin, often using ingredients such as menthol, methyl salicylate, or capsaicin.

Pain in your lower back after a workout is a common complaint. Here's when you should be concerned about it.

Tendons attach muscles to our bones, and they can become inflamed. This can occur if the muscles strengthen quicker than they can adapt.

You may have seen people using gua sha tools online, but the practice stems back before the Stone Age. Gua sha focuses on meridians throughout our bodies.

If you've seen a person wrap a latex band around a muscle, it's not a super-sized bandage — it's muscle flossing. Others may call it voodoo or tissue flossing.

If you have a TMJ disorder causing pain or achiness in your jaw, these exercises and stretches can help relieve soreness and strengthen the area.

Many workout enthusiasts swear by the benefits of hot and cold therapy when it comes to muscle recovery, but can you get the same effects in the shower?

The intercostal muscles connect the ribcage and support the breathing process. They are made up of three layers: innermost, internal, and external.

If you have pain or injury in your knee, its vital to gently strengthen and stretch the muscles around it. Here are the best exercises you can do.

When you're sitting on a bike seat, your entire weight is distributed on two tiny bones in your pelvis region. This can result in butt soreness.

Dr. Stephanie Wakeman is an expert in functional movement. She spoke to Health Digest about the importance of injury prevention and healing.