Bone, Joint & Muscle Health

For decades, fascia was dismissed as little more than a thin layer that wraps around nearly everything in your body.

Compared with the knees, the hip joint has a much greater range of motion.

When your joints ache, everything in you says, “Stop. Rest. Protect yourself,” and it feels like the sensible thing to do. According to Deborah Atkinson, a strength and conditioning coach ...

A few simple stretches can unlock shoulder blade mobility and release tension in your neck, shoulders, and joints.

The best weight-loss plans focus on balanced nutrition and long-term sustainability, for sustained healthy metabolic function.

Podiatrists and chiropractors explain the physical effects of wearing high-heeled shoes.

One of nature’s most complete foods, eggs support muscle, brain, eye, and metabolic health.

A simple daily water bottle workout boosts blood flow to the brain, improving both cognitive function and muscle strength.

A frozen dinner here and a cookie there can make a world of difference in the strength of your bones.

Targeted tests and simple exercises may help uncover and address the true source of persistent pain.

Experts say benefits likely outweigh risks, but patients should take protective steps.

From heart and bone health to balancing the gut, black sesame seeds provide a wealth of benefits.

Think you're too old to start working out? A 50-year study proves otherwise. 

Now affecting an estimated 1 in 25 American adults, the condition is on the rise, driven in part by the obesity epidemic.

The findings offer fresh insight into a long-standing question about caffeine and bone health.

As the incidence of fractures is projected to rise by 32 percent by 2050, scientists warn microplastics may be the culprit. 

The sooner scoliosis is detected and properly treated, the greater the potential for correction.

Rheumatoid arthritis is a major contributor to disability among older adults.

Lower back pain affects nearly 90 percent of people in the United States over their lifetime.

Evidence is growing on how chiropractic care fits into effective neck pain treatment.

Collagen supports joints structurally, protects them, and may ease early osteoarthritis symptoms.

Ancient remains are helping scientists understand the long-term toll of smoking and pollution on bone health.

This simple, at-home approach uses targeted self-rehabilitation exercises to help realign your spine.

Simple ways to harvest, prepare, and enjoy these bright red fruits rich in essential nutrients.

Emergency room visits due to dog-walking accidents have quadrupled, but experts say better training, leashes, and practical tips could help.

Around 72 percent of Americans misunderstand the source of their pain.

From a runner in her 40s to a retiree in his 80s—what their stories can teach us about knowing if and when it’s time for surgery.