“Menthol and camphor [a common ingredient in remedies applied to the skin] work by producing a cooling sensation that can reduce inflammation and ease discomfort,” Parnacott explains. Helfrich echoes ...

Ahh, that sweet, relaxing moment after you lather up your body. Now imagine getting sore muscles in on the self-care love too. Enter: muscle rubs and recovery balms. Featuring a mix of familiar ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. Muscle pain often sends people scrambling for muscle rubs -- but do they ...

Whether you're stuck hunched over a desk all day or going hard in the gym, tight, sore muscles are a common struggle. For many, the quick fix is a muscle massage rub; a targeted way to release tension ...

The visionary behind the healthcare service, Johnson Therapy Services, Dr. Racine Johnson, is making waves with her innovative approach to holistic healing. At the heart of her practice lies a ...

There is not enough evidence to support using gels and creams containing rubefacients for chronic and acute pain, according to a systematic review by Cochrane Researchers. Rubefacients cause ...

What Is the Rhomboid Muscle? The rhomboid muscles are a large group of muscles in your upper back. They’re made up of the rhomboid major and the rhomboid minor. These and other muscles form the ...

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 ...