Joint pain has quietly become one of the most common health complaints of modern life. Knee pain, shoulder pain, tennis elbow, heel pain, hip stiffness—millions of people experience these problems ...

We’ve all been there: You arrive at the top of a steep climb, and as good as getting to the summit feels, you’re plagued by the feeling that your calves are about to burst open. Your Achilles tendon ...

When it comes to the muscles of the leg, the quads and hammies take most of the headlines while the calves are often overlooked. This is a mistake. For the bulbous bulges on the backs of our shins ...

At least 50 percent of runners are injured annually, according to a 2010 review published in Current Sports Medicine Reports, and feet are one of the main culprits. But foot pain can be hard to manage ...

Large muscles like the hamstrings and glutes tend to get all the glory on leg day, but don't sleep on a very important group of muscles: the calves. The largest and most visible part of the calf is ...

Which calf stretch devices are best? Your calf muscles need to be loose enough for your ankles to perform a full range of motion, and taking care of your calves should be a top priority if you are an ...

A dear friend asked me to do a column on plantar fasciitis. So many people are dealing with this, and when your feet are hurting, it makes everything more difficult. So what is it? It’s an ...

Muscle knots are highly irritated muscle fibers that have tightened into a ball in one area of your muscle. These painful, tender spots can feel sore and often occur in your upper back, shoulders, or ...

For lower-body workouts from Stephanie Mansour routines — plus fitness challenges, walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Large muscles like the hamstrings and ...