Chronic muscle pain can be exhausting, both physically and emotionally, but science is uncovering new ways to understand and manage it. From identifying unique pain pathways to exploring innovative ...

Pain is a common symptom of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often due to muscle cramps. ALS can also cause pain indirectly through some of its complications. Medications and other therapies are ...

Chronic muscle tension is a common underlying factor in many pain disorders, causing reduced arterial blood flow, tissue hypoxia, and the release of inflammatory mediators. These physiological changes ...

Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disease, mostly seen in older adults, that causes pain and stiffness in certain areas of the body — often in the neck, shoulders, or hip area. These ...

Elevated cholesterol levels have become a growing health concern over the past few years. When left uncontrolled, high cholesterol levels can lead to serious health complications, including heart ...

A new discovery may explain why so many people abandon cholesterol-lowering statins because of muscle pain and weakness. Researchers found that certain statins can latch onto a key muscle protein and ...

Myositis is a group of conditions that cause muscle inflammation and weakness. Viral myositis occurs as a complication of a viral infection, such as influenza viruses or enteroviruses. Viral myositis, ...

Musculoskeletal disorders affect the bones, joints, muscles, and connective tissue. Many musculoskeletal disorders may occur in children, and some types are more common than others. Musculoskeletal ...

Kinesio taping, or "KT tape" as it's usually known—widely used to ease joint/muscle pain and boost range of movement—may not be all that effective, suggests a pooled data analysis of the existing ...