This therapy is thought to relax the muscle, reduce inflammation, promote healing and reduce pain. But what does the science say?
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You may feel sore or stiff if you haven’t exercised for a while, or you’re trying something new or more intense.
From the moment players leave the pitch, the recovery process begins.
It’s a common idea, but a myth. Here’s what we think is really going on.
It isn’t just powerlifters who are at risk of a muscle tear – they can happen to anyone.
PanaNatra is a line of herbal products from the makers of Panadol. But can herbal ingredients relieve different types of pain?
Researchers are still trying to figure out exactly what happens within muscle to create knots, also known as myofascial trigger points. But they do know some ways you can avoid or alleviate them.
Dry needling and Western acupuncture don’t incorporate traditional chinese medicine philosophies – but may be helpful for pain and releasing muscle tension.
Foam rolling is eminently popular, but the evidence is mixed.
When to use an ice pack or heat pad depends on the timing and severity of injury and pain.
For elite athletes, even mild COVID-19 vaccine side effects can throw their training plans off course. But they can plan ahead.
Many people complain their aches and pains get worse in the cold, but there are a number of ways to reduce that discomfort in the winter months.
New research shows yoga can improve back and neck pain, but can put strain on the body in some poses.
Growing pains are the most common childhood musculoskeletal condition resulting in frequent visits to healthcare professionals.
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Senior Lecturer, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia
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Professor, Physical Therapy, Mercy College
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Associate professor of Physiotherapy, University of Sydney
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Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor, Sydney School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney
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Assistant Professor of Exercise Physiology, Mississippi State University
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Ken Nosaka is a Friend of The Conversation.
Professor of Exercise and Sports Science, Edith Cowan University
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Senior Lecturer, School of Psychology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol
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Lecturer, Bond University
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Professor, Physiotherapy, Bond University
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Professor of Musculoskeletal Health, Head of Musculoskeletal Program, George Institute for Global Health
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Rheumatologist and Research Fellow, University of Sydney
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Lecturer Sport and Exercise Physiology, University of Westminster
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Lecturer in Exercise Science, Adelaide University