pain

Fitness
Why Are So Many Women Athletes Tearing Their ACLs Now?
No, it’s not about being “fragile”—here’s what really drives these injuries and how to prevent them.
By Cindy Kuzma

Fitness
The Very Best Way to Ease Muscle Soreness, According to a WNBA Trainer
Yes, parking yourself on the couch has its place—but it’s not always the answer.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Fitness
The Wrong Shoes Can Make Your Knee Pain Worse
But these doctor-approved pairs are built different.
By Sara Coughlin and Lauren Wingenroth

Fitness
8 Workout Pains You Should Never Ignore
When to push through—and when to call it quits.
By Cindy Kuzma

Fitness
What to Do If Plantar Fasciitis Is Ruining Your Workouts, Your Feet, and Your Life
Heel pain doesn’t need to halt your fitness program—just keep these expert-approved tips in mind.
By Cindy Kuzma

Fitness
Andie MacDowell’s Painful Hip Symptoms Were Actually Piriformis Syndrome—Here’s What to Know
The condition can feel like sciatica, but it’s different.
By Korin Miller

Health
8 Ways to Prevent Major Joint Pain as You Age
A little TLC in early adulthood can keep your hardworking hips and knees pain-free through the decades.
By Erica Sweeney

Fitness
Does Stretching Sore Muscles Actually Help the Pain Go Away?
The answer depends, in part, on why they’re aching in the first place.
By Cindy Kuzma

Fitness
6 Small, Everyday Things Physical Therapists Wish You’d Stop Doing
Keep it up and you could see pain, decreased mobility, and even injury in the future.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Sexual & Reproductive Health
Here’s What the CDC’s New IUD Pain Management Recommendations Mean in Practice
It’s a welcome, much-needed change—but you may still have to advocate for yourself.
By Jessie Van Amburg

Periods
What to Do If Your Doctor Isn’t Taking Your Period Pain Seriously
Agonizing cramps that incapacitate you are not “normal.”
By Korin Miller

Fitness
How to Get Back Into Working Out After an Injury
These tips can ensure you’re both physically and mentally ready to return.
By Cindy Kuzma

Pain
How to Fly On a Plane Without Wrecking Your Back
From booking tips to packing strategies, here’s exactly how to have a more comfortable flight.
By Erica Sweeney

Creak of nature
Is There Something Wrong With My Knees or Am I Just in My 30s Now?
So doing a few weekend chores pissed off your joints? We’ve got you.
By Cindy Kuzma

Migraine
Migraine vs. Headache: Here’s How to Tell the Difference
The symptoms can look really similar.
By Korin Miller and April Daniels Hussar

Mental Health
6 Ways Being Angry All the Time Can Wreak Havoc on Your Body
The physical effects of never-ending rage are real.
By Colleen de Bellefonds

Fitness
8 IT Band Stretches and Exercises to Help Relieve Outer Knee Pain
These moves will lengthen and strengthen key areas.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Health
TikTok Swears By Epsom Salt Baths—Here’s What the Research Says
They won’t fix all your problems, but they might soothe some of them.
By Jessica Migala

Pain
12 Yoga Poses That Feel Great When Your Back Is Tight and Achy
You can do them right at home.
By Jenny McCoy, C.P.T.

Migraine
How to Make Sure Your Migraines Don’t Totally Derail Your Holiday Plans
Because nothing brings down the festive vibes like hiding in a dark room in pain.
By Colleen Stinchcombe