This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. A muscle strain, or a pulled muscle, is among the most common injuries affecting people of all ages, particularly those engaging in ...

What Is the Trapezius Muscle? Trapezius muscles are large, paired, triangular muscles in the back of your neck and upper back. They extend down your back, but they’re mostly involved in the movements ...

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The soleus is a muscle in the calf that runs from directly behind the knee to just above the muscles around the ankle. An injury or strain to this muscle can cause pain and discomfort. Muscle injuries ...

The RICE (rest, ice, compress, elevate) method is the most common way to treat mild muscle strains, but there are other approaches. More severe cases may need medication, physical therapy, or surgery.

A trapezius strain is a muscle or tendon injury that limits movement and strength in the arms. It occurs when the fibers are stretched beyond their typical limit. In severe cases, it can lead to a ...

Roshini Raj, MD, is Health's former magazine's medical editor and coauthor of What the Yuck?!. Board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine, Dr. Raj is a Clinical Associate Professor of ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with any advertisers on this site. Like other parts of your body, your muscles change over the years. “As you age, your muscle fibers become less dense, ...

The back consists of large, complex muscles that support your trunk and spine. There are many types of back muscles, and they are all essential, helping you walk, bend, twist, and hold your body ...

Pain under the right breast can result from injuries, infections, muscle strains, inflammation, and gastrointestinal issues. It can sometimes be a symptom of an underlying health condition. Strain and ...

Tyrese Haliburton #0 has suffered a right calf strain and listed as questionable for Game 6 of the NBA FInals. Here the Indiana Pacers guard is seen guarding Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City ...