Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a deep relaxation technique that has been effectively used to control stress and anxiety, relieve insomnia, and reduce symptoms of certain types of chronic pain.

There are times when we all feel an involuntary tightness or soreness in our muscles. The hardness in muscles is quite common and can happen to anyone and in any part of the body. The tightness or ...

Muscle twitches fall into two main types. There’s myoclonus, where a whole muscle or group of muscles twitch or spasm. Then ...

To give you a deep sense of physical relaxation, you can practice progressive muscle relaxation. It is a simple process of tensing and releasing the main muscle groups throughout the body. This ...

If you are someone who deals with sore muscles every now and then, this article is a must-read. A lot of people rely on painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs to get relief but aren’t these temporary ...

Rachel Tavel is a doctor of physical therapy, certified strength and conditioning specialist and writer. She works as a physical therapist in an outpatient orthopedic physical therapy setting and as a ...

Although muscle spasms are usually short lived and aren’t serious, they can be painful. Stretching can be particularly helpful at relieving a muscle spasm. Other home treatments like massage, using ...

Muscle rigidity refers to stiffness or tension in your muscles. This tends to happen when muscles contract for a long period of time, often due to stress. But certain medications and underlying ...