What is cold therapy and what are its benefits? We've done a deep dive on cold therapy to understand what it is, how it works and whether it's good for you The underlying science behind cold therapy involves exposing the body, or a body part, to extremely cold temperatures, which may help relieve pain. This happens because the cold causes blood vessels to constrict, which reduces blood flow. This reduction in blood flow could theoretically reduce inflammation and pain around the site of an injury or strain. In this guide, we cover some common cold therapy...

Wondering whether heat or ice (or both) is best for your muscle pain? We've covered when and how to use hot and cold treatments for your sore muscles. You've probably been told to apply ice to an injury after sustaining one. You've probably also heard that you should use heat, too. Heat and ice are two commonly accessible pain relief treatments that you can do at home, but how do you know whether to use heat or ice on muscle pain? In this guide, we cover the different pain relief properties of heat and ice, and...

A pulled muscle can be very sore. But it's also manageable at home. Read our guide to treating a pulled muscle and what can relieve the pain. A pulled muscle, also known as a muscle strain, is a soft-tissue injury resulting from tears in your muscle fibers Unlike the microscopic muscle fiber tears you sustain during a workout, a strained muscle generally involves a larger amount tears to these muscle fibers.Pulled muscle pain can range from mild discomfort to severe pain that worsens with certain positions and movements. Mild cases can generally be treated with at-home...

Experiencing muscle soreness post exercise? Our guide covers tips and tricks for relieving muscle pain and how to look after your muscles while working out.Muscle soreness tends to hit hard on the days immediately after a workout, and even more so, after a new workout routine. It can be really frustrating, and uncomfortable, so, what can you do to relieve that post-workout muscle pain? The good news is that there are several options available to treat those sore muscles after exercise, from cold and heat therapy, to Epsom salt baths. There are also measures you can...

Wondering if it's your joints or muscles aching? Read our guide to understand the causes of joint and muscle pain and learn the difference.   The Causes and symptoms of Joint and Muscle Pain Muscle and joint pain belong to a larger category of common pain conditions affecting the muscles, connective tissue, and bones of a body, known as musculoskeletal pain The musculoskeletal system includes all the physical structures of the human body that help support body weight and facilitate movement. This system includes the bones, muscles, ligaments, joints, tendons, and other connective tissues. Because all...