The One Thing All Marathoners (Desperately) Need to Know
Regular post-run stretching can help prevent muscle soreness, increase circulation, improve range of motion, and reduce injury risk for marathon runners. [ more ]
The Reason Muscles Are Sore After Exercise Has Nothing to Do With Lactic Acid
Lactic acid has nothing to do with muscle soreness after exercise.
The build-up of products and by-products of chemical reactions in muscle cells, combined with microscopic damage to muscles, causes muscle soreness after exercise. [ more ]
What to know about compression therapy and how it can help medical conditions
Compression therapy can be used to improve blood flow and decrease muscle soreness.
Patients who can benefit from compression therapy include those with venous insufficiency, deep vein thrombosis, lymphedema, and heart failure. [ more ]