THE ACHILLES TENDON is essential for walking, running, and jumping, but tension or tightness can make your movement a major drag. "If you're experiencing pain in the Achilles tendon area that's above ...

Basketball is a high-intensity sport that demands quick movements, sudden stops and explosive jumps. These dynamic actions place significant stress on your muscles and tendons — especially your ...

It's easy to simply focus on putting one foot in front of the other when you're running — it becomes meditative, where you're so locked in on the task at hand. But being in the zone shouldn't hinder ...

There's plenty of debate about whether stretching before and/or after running is useful. But we spend less time thinking about what stretching actually does – what's changing on a muscular, ...

Credit: Shutterstock If your daily routine doesn't include much stretching, you're not alone. Many people only stretch before ...

Question: I’ve been training for a 10K run on Thanksgiving Day. Recently, the area from the back of my left heel up to my calf has become extremely tight and hurts when I don’t exercise. Do you know ...

The most obvious sign of an Achilles tendon injury is pain above your heel, especially when you stretch your ankle or stand on your toes. It may be mild and get better or worse over time. If your ...

Chronic tendon issues are a frequent source of pain and can limit activity. They become more common with age, weight and certain activities, and early and appropriate diagnosis by a doctor is critical ...

Biceps tendinitis occurs when there’s inflammation of the biceps tendon. This tendon stretches along your biceps muscle from your elbow up to your shoulder. Repetitive motions, particularly from ...