“The glutes are major stabilizers for your pelvis and spine,” says Vassella Trachman. “So, if they aren’t doing their job, other muscles end up picking up the slack, like your lower back, quads, or ...

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Trying to lose weight can feel like an uphill climb, especially when progress slows despite all the cardio and clean eating.

A recent freak accident left Megan Kinzer bleeding out in her backyard. The Oxford mom was fading quickly when a nearby ...

Do NBA stars face a higher risk of Achilles tendon injuries? Explore effective prevention tips for athletes to stay healthy on the court.

It occurs when the muscles and tendons along the forearm that help extend the wrist are taxed from actions such as over-gripping the racket or hitting backhand with poor technique, Dr. Matzkin said.

Why do some hamstring and quadriceps strains take much longer to repair than others? Which injuries are more prone to recurrence? Intramuscular tendon injuries have received little attention as an ...

Tight hip flexors, especially a deep muscle called the psoas, can silently stress your spine. Here's why this muscle deserves more attention—and how to strengthen it.

A new kind of prosthetic limb depends on carbon fibre and computer chips—and the reëngineering of muscles, tendons, and bone.

Can also be a dull ache that comes on gradually and worsens. Back strains are injuries to muscles and tendons, the tissue that connects muscle to bone.

It’s not just muscles that need training. A little time with connectors like tendons, ligaments and joints can go a long way.