Stiff person syndrome is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that is more common in women. Celine Dion has been diagnosed with the condition.

Stiffness often accompanies back pain. On hands and knees, slowly arch your back upward, then gently lower it into a comfortable hollow. Move in a controlled manner without forcing the range. Perform ...

An elephant can lift a log, swing sand onto its back, and still pick up a peanut without crushing it. That mix of strength and delicacy has always looked a little mysterious, especially because ...

For many stroke survivors, recovery is derailed by painful muscle stiffness and involuntary spasms that limit movement, independence, and quality of life. Often viewed as an unavoidable consequence of ...

A muscle condition which causes severe pain in elderly people is being underdiagnosed in the north of England, according to health experts. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common form of ...

A new wave of research is showing what the old gym myths about stretching got wrong—and what you really need to do to reap its benefits. Some fitness experts recommend stretching before a workout, ...

Kirstyn Hill has worked as a clinical pediatric and women’s health pharmacist since 2020. She was driven to work with a patient population that is not often able to easily speak up for themselves and ...

Living with multiple sclerosis (MS) often means dealing with different kinds of pain — some caused by damage to nerves, some by muscle stiffness or spasms, and some related to changes in how the body ...

Soothe sore and tight muscles with this 25-minute morning yoga session. Gentle, mindful stretches help improve flexibility, boost circulation, and ease body stiffness to start your day feeling ...

Depending on the cause, physical therapy, massage, stretching, yoga, relaxation, heat, or other therapies may help release chronically tight muscles. Various factors can cause chronically tight or ...